[vincesanity82]

A federal indictment against Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick for alleged involvement in dogfighting is having such a trickledown effect as other players who own pit bulls — including Titans Michael Griffin, LenDale White and Reynaldo Hill — are facing questions about their dogs. The three young players paint a picture of loving pets they're proud to care for, not dogs bred to fight and destined for abuse. -- Tennessean

Titans defend their ownership of pit bull dogs - Nashville, Tennessee - Monday, 08/13/07 - Tennessean.com

[azrael492]

I have to agree. I have owned 2 pitbulls in my time. They are great dogs. Loyal, well behaved, and very intelligent. I would never have treated my dogs the way Vick is accused. I would never try to fight the dogs. If they are treated well, they act well. I used to wrestle on the ground with the dogs and never once got bitten. They have gotten a bad rap IMO for a lot of poor ownership.

[EmpireWF]

Antonio Pierce of the Giants is a pitbull owner and he too has publicly said he loves his dogs. If he does give any of them away (ie. one of his dogs gives birth), he'll only hand over the pitbull pup's to people he knows and trusts.

Not all pitbull dog owners are monsters.

[Bette]

They shouldnt have to defend their ownership. Owning isnt the same as fighting them.

[alex83]

yeah exactly, i mean if they want to turn the NFL into a 'big brother' system where everyone is monitered for POSSIBLE illegal activity then we will have a problem, but if the guys are openly saying they own pit bulls then 1: it should be left at that and 2: i dont think any of them would be stupid enough to get involved in dog fighting after this whole Vick saga.