Mike Vick

By jonathanbecker

  • Mike Vick is born

    Mike Vick is born
    Michael Dwayne Vick (born June 26, 1980, in Newport News, Virginia)

  • Vick goes to High School

    Vick goes to High School
    Michael Vick attends Homer L. Ferguson High School Vick first came to prominence while at Homer L. Ferguson High School in Newport News. As a freshman, he impressed many with his athletic ability, throwing for over 400 yards in his first game.

  • Vick attends College

    Vick attends College
    Michael Vick attends Virginia Tech University After high school, Michael Vick attended Virginia Tech. In his first collegiate game as a redshirt freshman against James Madison in 1999, he scored three rushing touchdowns.
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    Mike Vick era

  • Draft Day!

    Draft Day!
    APRIL 21, 2001 — Vick was selected number 1 overall by the Atlantic Falcons. At 20 years old that made him the youngest player to be selected in the nfl.

  • First Playoff Game!

    First Playoff Game!
    JAN. 4, 2003 — In Vick's first NFL playoff game, Vick leads Atlanta to a stunning 27-7 victory against the Green Bay Packers.

  • Dogfighting

    Dogfighting
    DEC. 10, 2007 — Vick sentenced to serve 23 months for his role in the dogfighting operation.

  • Out of Jail

    JULY 27, 2009 — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell conditionally reinstates Vick, lifting the indefinite suspension

  • Making a comeback

    Making a comeback
    AUG. 13, 2009 — Vick signs a one-year contract with an option for a second with the Eagles.

  • Becoming a Starter again

    Sept. 12, 2010 — When Kevin Kolb suffers a concussion, Vick replaces him and leads the Eagles in their 27-20, season-opening loss to Green Bay. Vick finishes with 175 yards passing and rushes for 103.
    http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d81a7c4e2/Week-1-Michael-Vick-Highlights

  • Starting

    Sept. 19, 2010 — With Kolb out, Vick starts against Detroit, his first time as a starting QB since 2006. He goes 21 of 34 for 284 yards and two TDs, runs for 37 yards, and the Eagles beat the Lions, 35-32.

  • Officially Starting Quarterback

    Officially Starting Quarterback
    Sept. 21, 2010 — The Eagles announce that Vick is their starting quarterback.

  • Back to being a All Star

    Back to being a All Star
    MIke Vick got back to being great like he used to be. He was the runner up for the leagues MVP and selected to the Pro Bowl. http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d81c27fcd/Eagles-vs-Redskins-highlights