BLACKSBURG, Va. — Marcus Vick has won the Virginia Tech starting quarterback job after sitting out all of 2004 because of off-the-field problems.
Vick, younger brother of NFL superstar Michael Vick, started spring practice at No. 3 on the depth chart but moved up and beat out Sean Glennon and Cory Holt, coach Frank Beamer said.
"After evaluating the spring game, as well as our whole spring practice, we feel that it is appropriate to name Marcus the starter for our football team," Beamer said. "I think Marcus had an excellent spring."
Vick went 9-for-17 and 107 yards in the spring game Saturday.
"As always, evaluations will continue into preseason, but as of now, these are our plans for the fall," Beamer said.
Vick was suspended from the university for the 2004 fall semester after he was arrested following a night of drinking with underage girls. He also later pleaded guilty to reckless driving and no contest to marijuana possession after a traffic stop last summer.
Vick was cleared to re-enroll in school in January and seems to be making the most of his opportunities. He played in 11 games in 2003, going 30-of-57 for 475 yards with two touchdowns and five interceptions. He also rushed 37 times for 102 yards and caught four passes for 82 yards and a score.
Virginia Tech opens the season Sept. 4 at North Carolina State.
Oh man, I didn't know that was even possible. I just hope he doesn't screw it up again.
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That just means my hokies will go all the way this year...who didnt exspect him to start? i know i did...i cant wait to see him in action and i cant wait to play with him in NCAA 06.......and i dont like the Making fun of Michael Vick or Marcus.....guess that could be cause they come from my fav. college...but still the mexico stuff...gets old..but thats just my thoughts and it doesnt really matter...have your fun the hokies will win it all next year
Are u serious Fearme. No one player can win the championship alone. Yes he will help them win games but I don't think they'll win it all. I see USC going back again. They have a solid squad and it's built around the team concept. He'll play good next year but it won't be enough. Trust me.
*wishful thiking*....But they did great last year with Randall...and didnt have to many people that left...so yeah i still think its possible ...i know ill win it with them in the virtural college football season
I think he is gonna be a good QB if he stays out of trouble some how i can see him gettin it together once he realizes he can have what his brother has. If I was him I would get my act together real qucik to make the big pay off. I don't see him being exactly like his brother him might be close but not totally as good. But it is good to see that he has improved that much to go from the 3rd QB to the 1st.
...i know ill win it with them in the virtural college football season 
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