Vick to start at quarterback for Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) After starting spring practice at No. 3 on Virginia Tech&#39;s depth chart, junior Marcus Vick has been named the starter at quarterback by head football coach Frank Beamer.<br> <br> Vick, who was suspended for the 2004 season because of off-the-field problems, beat out Sean Glennon for the starting job.<br> <br> ``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,&#39;&#39; Beamer said Monday. ``I think Marcus had an excellent spring.&#39;&#39;<br> <br> Vick worked his way past Glennon and Cory Holt during the 15-practice spring session. He went 9-for-17 and 107 yards in the spring game Saturday.<br> <br> ``As always, evaluations will continue into preseason, but as of now, these are our plans for the fall,&#39;&#39; said Beamer.<br> <br> Vick played in 11 games in 2003, completing 30-of-57 passes 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.<br> <br> Vick is the younger brother of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick.<br> <br> (Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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