THIS GIVES NEW MEANING TO THE WORDS *DOG POUND*: Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in federal prison today. The Feds had recommended 12-18 months, but because prosecutors indicated that Vick had not cooperated fully with them per his plea agreement, judge Henry E. Hudson sentenced Vick to nearly two years.

The ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION: “U.S. District Court Judge Henry E. Hudson said he believed Vick had been less than candid in admitting to killing pitbulls that did not test well as fighting dogs.

“The judge also noted that Vick had given contradictory statements to officials regarding his drug use while out on bond. Vick tested positive for marijuana in September shortly after entering a plea agreement.“The earliest Vick can get out is May, 2009, which is also about the time current Falcons coach Bobby Petrino will be taking a high profile college coaching job.