VA Tech President Charles Steger Statement on Marcus Vick - dismissed from football program

VA TECH ^ | January 6, 2006 | VA TECH

[Former Military Chick]

Virginia Tech quarterback Marcus Vick has been permanently dismissed from the Hokie football program due to a cumulative effect of legal infractions and unsportsmanlike play.

Virginia Tech had suspended Vick in 2004. The university provided one last opportunity for Vick to become a citizen of the university and re-admitted him in January 2005, with the proviso that any future problems would result in automatic dismissal from the team.

Head Football Coach Frank Beamer met with Vick and his mother this afternoon and informed the quarterback and his family of the University's decision. His recent actions are unfortunate and we wish him well in his future endeavors.

Said Coach Frank Beamer, "I'm very disappointed that this didn't have a better ending. We wanted what's best for this football team and Marcus. I certainly wish him the best."

[Former Military Chick]

Hey, I post a lot of items, military, death penalty and more.

However we are huge VA Tech fans. Beloved graduated from Tech and follows his beloved Hokies closely.

I hate to say it I am not shocked over this, for some reason he just did not know how good he had it at one of the top schools for both education and football.

Worse he certainly did not look up to his brother who is an excellent role model all though I would have rather he finish his college career before going pro but that is for another thread.

I have no doubt he will go pro, perhaps that is what he wants, but, frankly I would give pause before hiring this kid. Serious pause.

Yes, I know he is a talented athlete, but, it is about time sports shows some backbone.

[Former Military Chick]

Virginia Tech Kicks Marcus Vick Off Team

By HANK KURZ Jr.
AP Sports Writer

January 6, 2006, 8:37 PM EST

RICHMOND, Va. -- Virginia Tech quarterback Marcus Vick was dismissed from the team Friday, the result of numerous legal transgressions and his unsportsmanlike conduct in the Gator Bowl.

University 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 Jan. 2 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.

On Friday, it was revealed that Vick had been stopped for speeding and driving with a revoked or suspended license in Hampton on Dec. 17, Cpl. James West said. 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 Hokies' 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 Friday.

Beamer said in a statement that 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."

School officials said in a statement that there would be no further comment until a news conference Saturday. Beamer, Steger and athletic director Jim Weaver, who said the stomping embarrassed the university, were all expected to attend.

A telephone message left on Vick's cell phone was not immediately returned Friday, and his mother, Brenda Boddie, has an unlisted phone number.

Vick said before the Hokies' 35-24 comeback victory in the Gator Bowl that he planned to return for his senior season. Now, his choices are to declare for the NFL Draft by the Jan. 15 deadline or transfer to a Division I-AA school so he can play next season.

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 following that incident and apologized to the team.

In the ACC championship game against Florida State, he drew an unsportsmanlike conduct flag for spiking the ball after a touchdown run with the Hokies trailing, and following the 27-22 loss, walked by reporters after the game without commenting, saying he didn't have to.

He finished that game 26-for-52 for 335 yards with one interception and a fumble near his goal line that teammate Duane Brown recovered. Vick threw one scoring pass and ran for two more touchdowns, but also was sacked six times for minus-35 yards.

On the field, he was often dazzling, but sometimes tried to do too much.

The Hokies started 8-0 and were No. 3 in the polls when they hosted Miami on Nov. 5. But Vick threw two interceptions and fumbled the ball away four times in a 27-7 loss.

This season, he was runner-up to Wake Forest's Chris Barclay as the conference's offensive player of the year, and was voted the first team quarterback on the all-conference team.

In 24 career games, the last 13 starts, Vick was 207-for-346 for 2,868 yards, 19 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. He also rushed 184 times for 492 yards and six TDs.

[elc]

I would think any of the women that Michael gave his herpes to might disagree with him being a good role model.

It's good that he is gone from the team. He was bad for the program. I respect Beamer for letting him go (although I suspect it was a mutual decision and Vick will now enter the draft).

I have no doubt he'll go on to be an over rated QB in the NFL, like his brother.

[GAB-1955]

I can think of only one thing right now:

J-E-T-S! Jets! Jets! Jets!

Serves 'em both right.

[Former Military Chick]

January 6, 2006
Marcus Vick faces new charges in Hampton

Police in Hampton have charged Marcus Vick with speeding and driving with a revoked or suspended driver's license. Authorities say Vick was stopped in the 700 block of Settler's Landing Road in Hampton between 2:00 and 3:00 o'clock the morning of December 17.  According to court records, Vick was accused of going 38 miles per hour in a 25 mph zone.

This is the latest in a list of troubles for the star quarterback.

In 2004, Vick pleaded no contest to one count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor stemming from a party at his apartment earlier in the year. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail, but that sentence was suspended. Vick also pleaded guilty in New Kent County to reckless driving and no contest to marijuana possession.

Virginia Tech suspended Vick for the 2004 fall semester because of all his run-ins with the law. He was allowed to return to the school and the team last spring.

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[Former Military Chick]

Yes, he is being sued, and the outcome is up in the air. Of course, he is a good mark for such suits, he has the big bucks.

If guilty than yes, bad role model. But, the jury is out.

As for his younger brother you can only hope this will help the team. While after the win I had high hopes for a great year, and frankly still do, I think of all that has been thrown away by Vick and how it over all effect's the program.

[No Longer Free State]

The pool of possible replacements. I think only one has had a single snap in an actual game.

8 Greg Boone QB 6' 3" 287 Fr. Chesapeake, Va. Oscar Smith

7 Sean Glennon 1 QB 6' 4" 215 So. Centreville, Va. Westfield

12 Cory Holt 1 QB 6' 4" 222 r-Fr. Lexington, N.C. Lexington

14 Grant Throckmorton QB 6' 3" 209 r-So. Wytheville, Va. George Wythe

[Echo Talon]

Greg Boone QB 6' 3" 287 Fr.

WOW! 287! LOL

[elc]

The Virginia Court records website states he was arrested for this incident, although this story does not.

Seems to me if he was arrested, he probably shouldn't have even been playing in the Gator Bowl.

[elc]

Yes, he is being sued, and the outcome is up in the air. Of course, he is a good mark for such suits, he has the big bucks.

And the fact that he does have the disease has nothing to do with it?

[Former Military Chick]

OK, I missed it did he admit to having the disease? Medical records released. Hey I am with you, if he did this, he should be accountable for his actions.

Thanks for taking the time to reply to my comments.

[Continental Soldier]

"His recent actions are unfortunate..." Come on, give us all a break from that crap! His recent actions are unsportsmanlike, shameful and disgusting. He is garbage! If he finds a place in the NFL, that will say plenty about the NFL!

[elc]

If you google Michael Vick & Ron Mexico, you'll find a bunch of stuff about it. Ron Mexico was the name he used to fill his prescriptions. You used to be able to buy fake Falcons jerseys with "Mexico" on the back.