Michael Vick's Fashion Statement Ruined!

Well, Michael Vick tried to debut his new, cornrow free look yesterday. Unfortunately, there continues to be more to Vick than his hairstyle.

The credibility parade continues in the dog fighting matter. More informants have placed Vick at dog fights. Ever reliable prison inmates are the latest to join the fray to accuse Vick now. Also the ever ubiquitous "sources close to the investigation" have determined that there is likely enough evidence to indict Vick for dog fighting, but not enough to convict him. Which means.. absolutely nothing. Another day, another faux development in the dog fighting matter.

Vick has also lost his endorsement deal with AirTran. Didn't see that one coming. One of the "perks" he's lost is free standby travel on AirTran. When will Vick's suffering stop?

So, back to the cornrows. The cornrows had to go. For a man, cornrows are casual. And Vick has lost the benefit of the doubt to wear cornrows and be taken seriously at the same time. He really should made more of a show over the whole shorning thing. Maybe one day would've opened up next week where that would have been the only thing to report about Vick. Then he could have had at least one day with a "positive" story. If he had competent representatives, they should've made sure there is a nice photo op, hopefully wearing a nice sport coat and collared shirt with his new clean. If Vick's going to project a new image, he has to make sure he's seen. Hopefully, this season, Michael will be wearing suits and ties (not mock turtlenecks, as he frequently does). I don't care if it's uncomfortable. It's his own fault. He brought it on himself. Now he has to wear ties. No fancy colors. No patterns. Black, blue, gray and brown. Boring fashion is the price you have to pay when rehabbing an image.