He ruled that Michael Vick's 20 million dollar signing bonus did not have to be returned to the Falcons. Doing so would violate the collective bargaining agreement between the league and the players.
Vick is in minimum security in Leavenworth, KS.
Federal judge rules against Falcons
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Federal judge rules against Falcons
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Re: Federal judge rules against Falcons
An arbitrator recently ruled that Terrell Owens has to repay part of his signing bonus to the Eagles. I suppose T.O.'s offenses (missing practice, dissing his QB, etc.) were worse than killing dogs.
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Re: Federal judge rules against Falcons
I've seen a story on the case. The issue had nothing to do with the extent or gravity of the misconduct, and everything to do with the type of bonus. --Bobjarnon wrote:An arbitrator recently ruled that Terrell Owens has to repay part of his signing bonus to the Eagles. I suppose T.O.'s offenses (missing practice, dissing his QB, etc.) were worse than killing dogs.
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Re: Federal judge rules against Falcons
Yes, as I heard it, the decision was based on the fact that they could not ask for signing bonus for the years that Vick already played. The Falcons were allowed to have Vick repay the amount that was attributable to the years of service that they would not be receiving. (the "dog" years.)Bob78164 wrote:I've seen a story on the case. The issue had nothing to do with the extent or gravity of the misconduct, and everything to do with the type of bonus. --Bobjarnon wrote:An arbitrator recently ruled that Terrell Owens has to repay part of his signing bonus to the Eagles. I suppose T.O.'s offenses (missing practice, dissing his QB, etc.) were worse than killing dogs.