Tom Knott: Vick working his way out of public pound

Michael Vick and the Humane Society of the United States are looking to forge a mutually beneficial pact. Vick needs the support of the group to burnish his image, plus enhance his reinstatement prospects with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. The Humane Society wants the power of Vick's celebrity. This odd coupling promises to be an overwrought exercise, with Vick expected to express remorse an infinite number of times in the months ahead. The quality of his remorse is important, too. "Michael's going to have to demonstrate to myself and the general public and to a lot people, did he learn ... Email </a