As a sports ambassador I would like to focus on star athletes and their role in sports. Many times star athletes are treated different whether it be good or bad. For example, some star athletes are put under a microscope when it comes to a media standpoint. Some star athletes are also said to receive different officiating when they play. Other star athletes are paid significantly more money due to the marketability rather than their performance. These are all topics I would like to potentially discuss in this blog.
For my first topic of discussion I would like to speak about Mick Vick and his reemerged status as a star quarterback in the NFL. This topic is always heavily debated, and I would simply like to add my opinion. Personally, I am happy to see Vick doing well. After being in prison for about 2 full years he has once again emerged as a star on the field. In fact, Vick has recently signed a 100 million dollar contract to play for the Philadelphia Eagles for the next 6 years. To add to that he has also regained a few of his larger endorsements such as Nike. However, this is not why I am impressed with Vick. I am a firm believer that everybody deserves a second chance, and I believe Vick is making the best of his. He is not only speaking out against the abuse of animals, but he has changed his entire image. However, there are people who continue to state that Vick is a monster. To me I believe that is a bit extreme. Yes, what he did was terrible, but from what we can see he has changed. That is all I can ask of him. Personally, I believe star athletes deserve the same rights as normal people. He has served his punishment, and now he is making the most out of his opportunity.
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