Eagles vs. Jax Thursday night: Vick will play, expect clash on and off the field....

It's official, head coach Andy Reid has confirmed on his WIP Radio show that Michael Vick will play at some point during the first 3 quarters in the Eagles' exhibition against Jacksonville on Thursday night in Philadelphia. You don't need a weather man to know which way the wind's blowing, and I will tell you there's going to be as much clash among animal-rights protesters and security outside the stadium as there will be pads-a-popping on the field. It's going to be media frenzy all over again, with more mainstream journalists and photographers in attendance than actual sports writers. You might see some fans going at it, too, as sports apparel retailers across the market from downtown Philly to Atlantic City report they are selling Michael Vick #7 Eagle jerseys like hotcakes, while PETA, SPCA and other animal rights groups are selling thousands of "Stick Vick in the Pit" tee-shirts. Bread and circus, anyone? Battles on the field, fights in the s...