I got some slack the last couple days for choosing not to highlight this week's Monday Night Football match up between rivals Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles. Interestingly, the complaints came from Skins fans who wanted more attention for their team that has finally shown a bit of spark after years of disappointing performances. Well, maybe I should have previewed the MNF game, but not for the sake of Skins fans, because it was Eagles quarterback Michael Vick that came alive and dominated the field.Vick scored a record SIX touchdowns in the game leading the Eagles to a 58-29 victory. He is the first quarterback to score four passing touchdowns, two rushing (running) touchdowns, and have at least 300 yards passing and 50 yards rushing in one game. Moreover, Vick still has not turned over the ball all season! The Eagles are now tied with the NY Giants for first place in the division and the two will face off next weekend.
What is even more ridiculous about Vick's performance last night, is that it followed the news of the Redskins signing their quarterback, Donovan McNabb, who used to be the Eagles star QB, to a five year $78 million deal (with $40 million guaranteed)! McNabb previously got benched, threw three interceptions, and embarrassingly lost, but clearly he is the real winner with the money rolling his way. Some say Vick got redemption last night for his dog fighting days, but ultimately it will come down to a new multi-million dollar contract for him to feel back on top.
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