Terrell Owens prepares Third Season of "The T.O. Show"

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

When he rose to become one of the NFL's top wide receivers, fans became turned off by Terrell Owens. Owens came off as very cocky with his statements and his actions on the field. All of this came to a tipping point when the Philadelphia Eagles were forced to decide between Owens or superstar quarterback, Donovan McNabb.

McNabb ended up remaining in Philadelphia, while Owens was dealt to the Dallas Cowboys. The media expected the Cowboys to return to prominence behind Owens. Quickly, he formed a nice duo with quarterback Tony Romo. The only problem was the team failed to win in the regular season, barely making the playoffs.

Following three unsuccessful playoff showings, Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys, informed Terrell Owens his services were no longer needed. An aging free agent, most teams passed on Owens, but the Buffalo Bills gave him a chance, signing him to a one-year deal. This deal is what served as the launch for his "The T.O. Show."

Through "The T.O. Show," fans had the opportunity to see the other side of Terrell Owens. Despite his persona, Terrell Owens was actually a very humble man. The show gave people the chance to see Owens interact with his family and friends. It was then when it became obvious why Terrell Owens is the way he is, given his father issues. In the second season, Terrell Owens took on his committment issues head first and proposed to Kari, despite an obvious attraction to Kita Williams.

With last season ending on a cliffhanger, VH1 renewed "The T.O. Show" for a third season. The new season of "The T.O. Show" will begin airing this summer.

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Michael Vick nabs major Endorsement Deal

By Sports Authority
JR Staff Writer

Ever since he was reinstated in the NFL, Michael Vick has been the model citizen. His career was derailed when the media discovered he allowed dog fighting in his home. This discovery cost Vick his home and his career with the Atlanta Falcons. Fans were already growing upset with his inability to win.

During his time away from the NFL, Michael Vick worked on repairing his image. Taking a page from T.I.'s notebook, Vick teamed up with BET. The network granted him his own documentary series. Vick was shown in a different light in this series, making new fans.

Upon getting out of prison, Michael Vick teamed up with former championship NFL coach, Tony Dungy. The former Colts head coach helped Vick make a successful plea to the NFL. He mentored Michael Vick and he helped him stay in shape. With Tony Dungy's help, the NFL reinstated Vick before the start of the 2009 season.

Following much stalling from several NFL teams, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Michael Vick to a short-term contract. Because their famed quarterback, Donovan McNabb, was injured, they needed a quarterback to help them. Michael Vick ended up being their choice and soon became the face of the franchise when they decided to trade McNabb away. Recently, Michael Vick was called a "hero" by The Southeastern Virginia Arts Association. Now, he has landed his first endorsement deal since 2007.

Michael Vick lost everything in 2007, including his endorsement deal with Nike. Vick is now sponsoring Core Synergy wristbands, along with several other players in the NFL.

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