“I will redeem myself” said Vick, “I have to.”
\nVick wasn’t specific about the acts he was sorry for, but declared, “Dogfighting is a terrible thing. I reject it.”
\nBetween apologies to everyone from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank–to all the kids who used to look up to him, Vick declared that he’s found Jesus and has turned his life over to God.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The conference ended with Vick adding, “I totally ask for forgiveness and understanding as I move forward to be a better Michael Vick the person, not the football player.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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