Vick is back

Michael Vick has recently been re-signed by Nike as an endorser. Never before has an athlete been dropped by the Nike label and then re-added. Many question why is Nike doing this seeing how polarizing a figure Vick his. Others see it as people moving on from the horrendous crimes he committed just a few years back. Me personally I have no issues with the athlete being re-signed. Vick has served jail time and is continuing efforts with various groups. Also this is a America, the land of second chances. I see those who are screaming for Vick to suffer more extreme punishments to by hypocrites themselves.  This country is quick to forgive  and so far since being released from prison Vick has done and said the right things. He is no angel but one cant deny he is an talent in the NFL.

Ohio State and its current scandal

Ohio State has come under alot of fire in the last couple of weeks because of the scandal involving players selling memorabilia and allegations they had received other benefits from boosters that are not allowed by the NCAA. In the wake of this recent scandal  a star player has left the school and its head coach who once had a squeaky clean image even wrote a book about ethics in collegiate sports has stepped down.

Some think if ex-coach would have came clean earlier about what he knew and didn't know that maybe he would still have a job today.  Or if when allegations came out about players receiving improper benefits he took stricter actions. Or if there was away to keep shady boosters away from student athletes that this could be avoided all along.

Now the program will in the eyes of the public prove it was a few rouges out there that did what they want or the program and the school will be viewed as "cheaters'" or dirty. Not only would it be in danger of losing top recruits if its image doesn't change, but if  issues like players receiving such things aren't addressed it could lose scholarships, wins, and ultimately money if actions aren't taken.