Marcus Vick Is Dismissed from Virginia Tech Football Team

By: Jason Cunningham (1/6/2005)

  Did former quarterback Marcus Vick have it bad at Virginia Tech? Other than playing in his bother's shadow, the younger Vick broke several laws and let his anger get the best of him on the field. Today, he finds himself dismissed from the team and now appears set to enter the NFL Draft.

  Marcus Vick has more football potential in his left toe, than most of could ever dream. Yet over the last couple of years, the younger Vick has been suspended for giving underage girls alcohol and arrested several times; including for reckless driving and marijuana possession. The culmination of these incidents and stomping an opposing player in the Gator Bowl, now have left Vick with no other choice but to turn pro. His brother, Michael had made Virginia Tech the "home of the Vicks," however the junior Marcus Vick has betrayed this shrine. Marcus was given chance after chance to reform.  Due to his actions, present and future players at Virginia Tech probably will not get a second opportunity.

 Now, I am not sure that Marcus is ready to be a quarterback in the NFL. He was not always consistent in reading the pass coverage. Marcus, missing the entire 2004 season due to a suspension is not good for his image.  If he is taken before the fourth round of the NFL Draft, I will be very surprised.

 I think Marcus will get his life back on track.  The media can portray him in a negative light. A lot of good people make bad choices and it appears Marcus Vick has made a few. Good luck in the NFL.

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