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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Michael Vick's real legacy is being rewritten at Norfolk State, not through soundbites in Brett Favre's documentary
Michael Vick seeks redemption through mentorship, while Brett Favre remains unscathed despite serious allegations, exposing double standards in sports accountability. (Getty Images) In the grand narrative of NFL history, few names shine as brightly—and as controversially—as Michael Vick and Brett Favre. Both electrified the league in their own ways. Vick, with his unmatched athleticism, changed the very blueprint of a quarterback. Favre, meanwhile, became a symbol of grit and bravado, earning a Super Bowl ring and multiple MVPs with his relentless gunslinger approach. But when it comes to public accountability and the fallout from personal missteps, their paths couldn't be more different. Michael Vick's transformation through coaching eclipses his criticism of Brett Favre's documentary moments The Netflix documentary UNTOLD: The Fall of Favre dares to explore this contrast, bringing uncomfortable truths into the spotlight. One of the most candid voices in the film is that of Michael Vick himself, who doesn't shy away from addressing what he sees as a deeply flawed system. 'People go to jail for stealing money every day. If it's that important, the right institutions can get involved. But, you know, some people are untouchable in certain ways, and that's just the way it is. I just think that's kinda how the system is rigged. You know, some situations have to be played out in court. Some have to be played out in the public,' Vick said during the interview, visibly frustrated. Vick knows this firsthand. At just 27, in the prime of his career, he served 21 months in federal prison for his role in a dogfighting ring. He admitted his wrongdoing, took the fall, and paid a steep price—both professionally and personally. Despite the setback, Vick returned to the NFL, re-earned public trust, and is now shaping lives off the field as the head coach at Norfolk State University , an HBCU where he's helping young athletes find their own footing in life and football. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Favre, meanwhile, finds himself embroiled in serious allegations involving the misuse of $5 million in welfare funds—money that was allegedly redirected to build a volleyball facility at the University of Southern Mississippi, his daughter's alma mater. No criminal charges have been brought against him yet. Nor have the disturbing past allegations involving inappropriate texts and photos sent to former sports broadcaster Jennifer Sterger led to any meaningful consequences. The disparity is hard to ignore. Vick, who emerged from the streets of Virginia and wasn't born into the media-darling mold, bore the full brunt of the law and public outrage. Favre, the golden boy from Mississippi, has largely remained untouchable despite the gravity of his controversies. Their lone playoff encounter back in 2002, when Vick led the Falcons to a 27–7 upset win at Lambeau Field, was symbolic. On the field, Vick bested Favre in his own house. Today, off the field, he continues to rewrite his legacy—not for fame, but for the future of the young men he mentors. For Michael Vick, redemption is a living journey. For Brett Favre, judgment—if it comes at all—remains on hold. One story is still unfolding with hope and purpose. The other lingers in the shadows, waiting for accountability. Also Read: Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson reportedly sought partial ownership of UNC 'Hard Knocks' and content approval Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Jadeveon Clowney fails to make it to the Top 25 College Football Player list
(Image via Getty: Jadeveon Clowney) On May 20, Bruce Feldman, a College Football Beat Writer at The Athletic , released the Top 25 College Football Player list. Immediately, Jonathan Williams, Multimedia Sports Journalist at Sports Illustrated, shared that it did not have a name! Jadeveon Clowney . Someone whose stats are far better than the ones listed in the Top 25. For instance, it had New Orleans Saints DE Chase Young, who accumulated 99 tackles, 30.5 sacks, and 43 tackles for loss in his college football career. Jadeveon Clowney, former linebacker at the Houston Texans, scored 129 tackles, 24 sacks, and 48 tackles for loss. Jadeveon Clowney was dropped from the Top 25 College Football Players list after parting ways with the Carolina Panthers Getting snubbed from a list where you were one of the best more than a decade ago - hurts differently. To rub salt in the wound, this loss comes right after the Carolina Panthers released the 32-year-old outside linebacker, Jadeveon Clowney. A quote can be of service here, and it's straight from the source: Jadeveon Clowney wrote on his X back in March 2022 - Never allow someone the power to create a narrative about your character; stay true to yourself. ✊🏾😤😤 Fans were asked what happened to Jadeveon Clowney over the years On May 19, 2025, MLFootball shared a video of Jadeveon Clowney's outstanding play on X with a caption - WHAT HAPPENED TO JADEVEON CLOWNEY…? Clowney is still only 32 years old — was the #1 overall pick and was considered a generational talent . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Fans rushed in their responses. 'injuries killed his career real talk' 'His career was made off of one play in a nonsense bowl game.' 'injuries and inconsistency.' 'Work ethic, motor to name a couple reasons…' 'Lacks the desire or drive to be the best. Elite physical gifts wasted to a degree. Solid player only but with hall of fame gifts' 'He wasn't ever bad, just not generational' 'I mean, it was one of the greatest plays I've ever seen in college football.' 'Undersized, low compete level' 'He had one hellavua play in college. That is what got him clout.' 'Never lived up to the hype because of injuries ..' 'Bust as a first pick' 'Injuries. Luck plays a part in longevity' 'He is lazy and rich' 'Even in college his work ethic was always questioned but his talent over road that in college some thought he was taking it light so he wouldn't hurt himself but no that was the real Him' Also Read: 'Some people are untouchable': Michael Vick talks about Brett Favre on Netflix documentary UNTOLD: The Fall of Favre | NFL News - Times of India Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'Some people are untouchable': Michael Vick talks about Brett Favre on Netflix documentary UNTOLD: The Fall of Favre
(Image via Getty: Michael Vick and Brett Favre) Netflix released a documentary on former Green Bay Packers star quarterback Brett Favre called UNTOLD: The Fall of Favre on May 20. It covers 55-year-old Brett Favre's controversial life, which was full of sports stardom, sexual misconduct allegations , and the Mississippi Welfare Scandal , as well as how his career was marred because of all those events. Michael Vick , the current head football coach for Norfolk State University , spoke about Brett Favre in the Netflix documentary. Vick said, 'People go to jail for stealing money every day,' pointing out the Mississippi Welfare Scandal. Also said that some people like Brett Favre are untouchable. Vick calls the system rigged because he talks from experience. Vick was jailed for 548 days for financing a dogfighting ring. — RonFilipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) Michael Vick says situations like Brett Favre's have to be played out in court, in the public eye The former NFL QB participated in the Super Bowl XXXI champion Brett Favre's upcoming documentary, UNTOLD: The Fall of Favre. Vick said in the documentary, 'People go to jail for stealing money every day. If it's that important, the right institutions can get involved. But, you know, some people are untouchable in certain ways, and that's just the way it is. I just think that's kinda how the system is rigged. You know, some situations have to be played out in court. Some have to be played out in the public.' Michael Vick was in jail for 548 days for financing a dogfighting ring As reported by EBSCO Research Starters, dogfighting facilities were found on Michael Vick's property in Virginia. Vick's property was discovered during the course of a federal investigation linked to a drug case involving his cousin. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo The investigation revealed animal abuse, mistreatment, and killings of dogs that failed to perform in fights. Michael Vick, the then Atlanta Falcons quarterback in 2007, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a 23-month prison term, followed by a probation, and a hefty fine. Brett Favre says he did not know if the funds dedicated to welfare recipients were going to the University or to him Anthony Olivieri, Staff Writer for ESPN , wrote on May 9, 2023, in a statement to Fox News Digital, (Brett)Favre denies wrongdoing and says he had been 'unjustly smeared' by the media. He continued, 'I have done nothing wrong, and it is past time to set the record straight. No one ever told me, and I did not know, that funds designated for welfare recipients were going to the University or me. I tried to help my alma mater, USM, a public Mississippi State University, raise funds for a wellness center. My goal was and always will be to improve the athletic facilities at my university.' Also Read: Brian Williams, a former Texas A&M safety, suddenly dies of heat stroke after running a half marathon | NFL News - Times of India Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I was never treated like a person': Jenn Sterger breaks down in Netflix doc revealing she never even met Brett Favre despite scandal
'I was never treated like a person': Jenn Sterger breaks down in Netflix doc revealing she never even met Brett Favre despite scandal (Image Source: Getty Images) Jenn Sterger is a face in the public sphere again. But this time, not for the scandal that hit the headlines in 2010. It's for her narrative. In a new Netflix documentary, she recounts how things at the time had a much deeper impact on her life. The documentary premiered on May 20, 2025, and it reopens a controversy many believed was closed forever but not for Sterger. Jenn Sterger opens up in Netflix's documentary regarding how she was treated Jenn Sterger, age 41 now, was a New York Jets gameday host in 2008. Brett Favre, the Hall of Fame quarterback, played with the Jets during his sole season there. Although they were teammates, Sterger claims that she and Favre never met face-to-face. Yet, in her account, Brett Favre took her phone number without her consent and started sending her unwanted text messages. — kakonmr16018 (@kakonmr16018) In the Netflix documentary UNTOLD: The Fall of Favre, Jenn Sterger has a sit-down conversation about what transpired. She recounts how the messages had started and how they were brought to light in 2010 on sports website Deadspin. Going by their report, Brett Favre supposedly sent her text messages, voicemail, and even an explicit photo. Sterger claims she never authorized her messages to be disclosed but they were shared anyway. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo That is when everything went wrong for her. According to her, the media targeted her rather than the NFL superstar. "I was never treated like a person," she explains in the documentary. Her voice cracks in one moment, while scenes are shown where TV presenters and supporters blame her rather than Brett Favre. Jenn Sterger describes how Brett Favre's behavior altered her life despite never having met him Jenn Sterger explains in the film that what shocked her most was that she and Brett Favre were never even in the same room. 'I've never met him,' she says. 'We've never shaken hands.' She says Favre first saw her from a distance in a tunnel at a Jets game and asked a team staff member for her number. She says that the staffer gave her number to Favre without asking her first. Subsequently, Sterger asserts Brett Favre started leaving her voicemails and eventually sent her an inappropriate photo. All of this in 2008, when they were both Jets players. The messages surfaced in 2010 and created a scandal that received massive media coverage. Brett Favre, now 55 years old, did not participate in the documentary. He has also denied any wrongdoing. The documentary also looks into other scandals throughout his career, including his involvement with a Mississippi welfare fraud case. Also Read: 'Brett Favre Ultimately Destroyed My Life': Jenn Sterger Finally Exposes NFL Cover-Up In New Netflix Documentary Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Michael Vick Calls Out Brett Favre for Ongoing Welfare Scandal and Says the System Is 'Rigged'
Michael Vick is speaking out against Brett Favre The former NFL quarterback seemingly says in UNTOLD: The Fall of Favre that Favre is 'untouchable" regarding his welfare scandal Favre has not been charged in the Mississippi welfare scandal Former quarterback Michael Vick is among those who speak out against Brett Favre in a new Netflix documentary that follows the 'fall' of the three-time NFL MVP quarterback, who has been accused of sexual harassment and stealing money from the poor. Favre's off-the-field controversies are at the center of UNTOLD: The Fall of Favre, which began streaming Tuesday on Netflix. The hourlong doc follows Favre's rise as a Super Bowl-winning quarterback with the Green Bay Packers to his tumultuous exit from the league, his 2010 sexting scandal and the more recent allegations that he took part in a multimillion dollar plot to siphon money from Mississippi's welfare funds. Favre, 55, has long denied the allegations and refused to be interviewed for the Netflix documentary. Vick, 44, however, speaks out about what it's like to be an NFL quarterback and how some players are offered exemptions based on who they are. The former Atlanta Falcons quarterback, who once spent 548 days in prison for charges related to a Virginia dog-fighting ring, seemingly says in the doc that Favre is 'untouchable' while discussing Favre's role in the Mississippi welfare scandal. 'People go to jail for stealing money everyday,' Vick says. 'If it's that important, the right institutions can get involved. But, you know, some people are untouchable in certain ways and that's just the way it is. I just think that's kinda how the system is rigged. You know, some situations have to be played out in court. Some have to be played out in the public.' Favre has not been charged in the Mississippi welfare scandal, despite texts to state officials discussing whether he could get in trouble if 'the media' finds out where the money came from. State officials are alleged to have redirected upwards of $77 million to Favre and his pet projects, including building a volleyball stadium at the University of Southern Mississippi, where his daughter played volleyball. Favre was called to testify in front of the U.S. Congress House Ways and Means Committee in September 2024. Clips of the testimony are shown in the doc, and show some of lawmakers fawning over his football skills during the congressional appearance while other attendees asking for the quarterback's autograph afterwards. 'Brett Favre, with his name, ID, and reputation, could have done a lot of good for a state like Mississippi,' Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson says in the documentary. 'But he didn't. He took advantage of the people who were on that path and struggling.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The new Netflix doc juxtaposes fans' idolization of Favre alongside the allegations that have clouded him, especially in his home state of Mississippi. The documentary includes interviews with reporters, Mississippi lawmakers, sports columnists and former players who address the treatment Favre has received in response to both the 2010 sexting scandal and the ongoing welfare scandal. 'If you are perceived as a superstar and you're white, in many instances you get a pass,' Thompson says. 'Brett Favre is getting a pass.' He adds: 'In certain circles, he's still an icon. That doesn't mean that he can't do wrong. He did do wrong. I don't know how he sleeps at night.' Read the original article on People
