For those of you who aren't too familiar with the NFL, chances are you have still heard of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick.
Vick's superstar status has spread worldwide since he was drafted out of Virginia Tech in 2001, and that's why his fall from grace is all the more painful for football fans.
On Tuesday Vick pleaded guilty for his role in a sickening dogfighting ring which spread across several states in the US.
The charges will see him face jail time, possibly for up to five years behind bars.
And with the worldwide media coverage his case has been getting, you might be wondering - why should I care?
I can't think of a much worse scenario for such a high profile player.
The first draft pick in 2001, Vick was the face of the NFL - young and exciting with a great personality, hard-working mentality and freakish athleticism.
The things he can do on the field made people interested in the sport, and his arrival in Atlanta pulled the franchise out of the mire and gave fans something to cheer about.
The biggest reason the 27-year-old was such an instant hit in the NFL was his ability to break the mould of a traditional quarterback.
Vick is in no way a pocket passer, instead he can light up even the best defences with his mobility and quick feet.
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Vick's superstar status has spread worldwide since he was drafted out of Virginia Tech in 2001, and that's why his fall from grace is all the more painful for football fans.
On Tuesday Vick pleaded guilty for his role in a sickening dogfighting ring which spread across several states in the US.
The charges will see him face jail time, possibly for up to five years behind bars.
And with the worldwide media coverage his case has been getting, you might be wondering - why should I care?
I can't think of a much worse scenario for such a high profile player.
The first draft pick in 2001, Vick was the face of the NFL - young and exciting with a great personality, hard-working mentality and freakish athleticism.
The things he can do on the field made people interested in the sport, and his arrival in Atlanta pulled the franchise out of the mire and gave fans something to cheer about.
The biggest reason the 27-year-old was such an instant hit in the NFL was his ability to break the mould of a traditional quarterback.
Vick is in no way a pocket passer, instead he can light up even the best defences with his mobility and quick feet.
Discuss Add this link to... Bury
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