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Michael Vick, Back in the NFL, Why?

Michael Vick playing with the Falcon's 2006 Photo Courtesy Wikipedia
Michael Vick playing with the Falcon's 2006 Photo Courtesy Wikipedia

This article is not about Nevada County real estate or Nevada County. I just felt I had to write about Michael Vick going back into football and the NFL. Michael Vick, former quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons and once the highest paid player in football, was convicted in August 2007 of conspiracy and running a dog fighting operation.

He did not just bank roll the operation; he was part of it, hanging dogs, electrocuting and drowning them. He served 23 months in prison and house arrest. He was banned indefinitely from the NFL, well, that is until he got off house arrest in June of this year. On June 20th, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell conditionally lifted Vick’s suspension, allowing him to sign with a team.

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Foreclosures of the Rich & Famous

Former NBA star Vick Baker's home lost to foreclosure
Former NBA star Vick Baker's home lost to foreclosure

It seems like no matter how much money some people make, some of them don’t seem to be able to manage their money.

It’s not like a person who has worked hard all their life, suddenly loses their job and is forced to sell their home. But making millions of dollars and not preparing for an economic downturn seems ludicrous compared to someone just getting by.

 For example here is slide show of 20 Rich & Famous people who have recently been through foreclosure. Apparently glamorous celebs can and do fall back on mortgage payments, taxes, and (occasional) alimoney? 

Click Here To Watch A Slide Show Detailing The Foreclosures Of The Rich & Famous