So far the Eagles seem to have withstood the onslaught of negative publicity surrounding their decision to sign notorious dog-ring operator Michael Vick.

If their objective was to drive the Phillies off their perch atop the Philly sports world, they have done that. The region has been talking about Vick and little else for a week.

The guess here is that the talk is not going to cool off anytime soon.
Vick is not making the trip to Indianapolis for tonight’s second exhibition game. But expect the drumbeat to reach a fever pitch next week when Vick becomes eligible to play in the Birds next practice game, right here in the comfy confines of Lincoln Financial Field.

The team reports that while they have fielded some questions from their corporate sponsors, none have yet jumped ship over the Vick issue.

But there was one interesting development. Dick’s Sporting Good announced they would not carry the No. 7 Michael Vick Eagles jersey, at least not right away.

A store spokesman says it’s too soon, and the firm is still gauging public opinion.

That’s something local retailer Clothes Quarters in Ridley already made.
They are not carrying the Vick jerseys either.

Good for them.

Yep, expect the Vick controversy to “dog” the Birds for some time to come.