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The Many Troubles of Marcus Vick (merged)

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i'm happy that he got booted from the team, he is a wanna be thug. he will get drafted, even though he really hasn't shown anything on the field. I dont see him actually starting in the NFL ever, he doesn't have that level of skill, the only reason he has gotten as far as he has is from his brother.
 
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Looks like he will declare for the draft.....:wink2:

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1/7/06

Dismissed Vick will turn pro

Virginia Tech severs ties with QB after latest troubles

Saturday, January 07, 2006


FROM WIRE REPORTS
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</IMG> </TD></TR><TR><TD class=credit width=200>PHIL COALE | ASSOCIATED PRESS </TD></TR><TR><TD class=cutline width=200>Quarterback Marcus Vick came under scrutiny when replays showed he stomped on an opponent’s calf during the Gator Bowl. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>



Virginia Tech quarterback Marcus Vick, dismissed from the team yesterday because of numerous legal transgressions and his unsportsmanlike conduct in the Gator Bowl, will announce his decision to enter the NFL draft today in an 11 a.m. news conference.

The news conference was announced by Vick’s attorney, Larry Woodward.

Last night, Vick told The Virginian-Pilot that he would turn professional.

"It’s not a big deal," he said when spotted at a Virginia Beach restaurant. "I’ll just move on to the next level, baby." Asked whether that meant he would enter the NFL draft, he said, "Yeah, definitely."

Virginia Tech president Charles Steger announced the dismissal on the same day that coach Frank Beamer met with Vick and his mother in their Hampton Roads home, the school said in a statement. Beamer informed them of the decision during the meeting.

Vick, the younger brother of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, was suspended from school in 2004 for several legal problems. The junior came under new and intense scrutiny this week after replays showed he stomped on the left calf of Louisville All-American defensive end Elvis Dumervil during the Gator Bowl.

No penalty was called on the play and Vick claimed its was accidental. He further hurt his cause by claiming to have apologized to Dumervil, the NCAA sacks leader, but the Louisville player said no such apology was ever offered.

Yesterday, it was revealed that Vick had been stopped for speeding and driving with a revoked or suspended license in Hampton on Dec. 17. Vick’s license had been taken away in August 2004 when he was cited for reckless driving and marijuana possession in New Kent County.

Steger suspended Vick from school at that time and warned that any additional problems would effectively end his time as a member of the football team.

"The university provided one last opportunity for Vick to become a citizen of the university and readmitted him in January 2005, with the proviso that any future problems would result in automatic dismissal from the team," Steger said.

Beamer said he was disappointed with the outcome. "We wanted what’s best for this football team and Marcus," he said. "I certainly wish him the best."

Vick entered this season knowing he would face hostility from opposing fans, mostly stemming from his drug arrest and another for serving alcohol to underage girls during the 2003 school year.

He said he was ready for it but reacted to chants of "rapist" and "child molester" at West Virginia on Oct. 1 by making an obscene gesture in the direction of the crowd. He met with Beamer after that incident and apologized to the team.

In the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game against Florida State that Virginia Tech lost 27-22, he drew an unsportsmanlike conduct flag for spiking the ball after a touchdown run.

The Hokies were No. 3 in the polls when they played host to Miami on Nov. 5. But Vick threw two interceptions and fumbled the ball away four times in a 27-7 loss.
In 24 career games, Vick was 207-of-346 passing for 2,868 yards, 19 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. He also rushed 184 times for 492 yards and six TDs.
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The university did the right thing, apparently since Beamer wouldn't.

I wish Marcus well in the future, but based on his history and his attitude, my expectations are extremely low.

Eli Manning has proved it's possible to succeed at QB with a star QB as an older brother. Maybe Marcus should have a long conversation with Eli.
 
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