There are some people that will never forgive Michael Vick for the things he did, and no question they were cruel and inhumane. Not cruel like when I lied about my family to my current girlfriend; but more cruel like when I left my family for her. My ex-wife is her high school math teacher too, so it was a little touch-and-go for awhile. Especially at the junior prom.

Regardless of my fond memories of infidelity, sports, are a business. Vick may not be a saint, but neither are you and something about stones…or the cast of the Rolling Stones…what am I a book of life lessons!? At least he went to prison, and I don’t think they would release somebody convicted of a crime if they ever thought they would commit another crime again, now would they?

Anyway, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and one-time convicted felon Michael Vick linked up with Nike four years after they dropped him, terrific news for Vick’s family and creditors, not-so-terrific news for whiny overzealous animal lovers that think this guy should just leave the earth in a pod towards the sun.

“Michael acknowledges his past mistakes,” Nike said in a statement. “We do not condone those actions, but we support the positive changes he has made to better himself off the field.”

Vick was voted The Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year after missing two seasons and playing sparingly in 2009.

“Michael is committed to working with Nike and wants to utilize his platform as a professional athlete to have a positive impact on our youth,” said Andrew Stroth, the Chicago-based attorney who negotiated the deal for Vick.

Nike and Vick initially renewed their relationship in 2009, when the company announced it had “agreed to supply product” to the quarterback, who was not under contract. Nike has similar agreements with several athletes with whom it doesn’t have endorsement deals.

Vick was nasty last season, and I hope he does well again this season. The UFL needs the support.

Also, I want to apologize for what I wrote up there, earlier. I am sure the NFL will have a season and that the UFL will remain the haven for has-beens and never-will-bes that we have envisioned for it.

It didn’t take long for Inside The NFL to make its return to the airwaves. NFL.com reports that Showtime and CBS Sports have decided to pick up the series for air on Showtime.

The show will be produced by CBS Sports and NFL Films and will premiere on Showtime on Wednesday, Sept. 10 (9 p.m. ET/PT). It will air each Wednesday throughout the season through Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 … The talent team for Inside the NFL on Showtime will be announced in the coming weeks.

ProFootballTalk.com sources claim that the HBO cast will be replaced by CBS “talent” including Jim Nantz, Dan Marino, Boomer Esiason and Charlie Casserly.

It’s understandable that CBS would want to use their current talent instead of using others that work for competing networks or who might be more expensive. The upside to using the current crop is that there’s still a chance we could see the following again:

We notice Shannon Sharpe isn’t rumored to be joining the rest of the NFL Today crew on Showtime. Hopefully this means they’ll be adding an Emmitt Smith or Eric Dickerson.