Marcus Vick is an idiot

[Blackman]

At some point I'd have to think his big brother is going to set him straight --- or he's going to never get a shot to make it big.



Associated Press
RICHMOND, Va. -- Virginia Tech quarterback Marcus Vick has been charged with reckless driving and possession of marijuana, state police said Tuesday.


Vick, the brother of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, was stopped by a state trooper early Saturday morning on an interstate about 25 miles east of Richmond.


Vick was clocked on radar at 86 mph, 21 mph above the speed limit, state police spokesman Gary B. Payne said.


"As a result of the traffic stop, he also was charged with possession of marijuana," Payne said.


Both charges are misdemeanors, he said.


In May, Marcus Vick was convicted of misdemeanors stemming from a drinking party with underage girls.


He was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $2,250 on three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor after he and two teammates gave alcohol to 14- and 15-year-old girls at the players' apartment.


After the trial, Virginia Tech athletic director Jim Weaver promised to punish the players, but refused to disclose what kind of disciplinary action he'll take, citing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.


Coach Frank Beamer also has declined to discuss the convictions, saying he prefers to wait until the appeals process has run its course.


Vick has appealed his conviction and sentence to Montgomery County Circuit Court.


Virginia Tech does not automatically suspend students charged with a misdemeanor. University spokesman Larry Hincker said that any student convicted of a misdemeanor is subject to disciplinary action levied by the university office of judicial affairs. Penalties range from a simple warning to dismissal from school.

 

[markh]

First alcohol, then drugs. What is next, getting caught with a gun without a permit? Someone needs to stick this guys head in the :flush:

MH

 

[THE KOD]

brother not much of a counselor.

This guy is just thug. I hope they throw him in prison for 30 days that he had
probation on the underage girl stuff. Geezz what a loser.

USC rolls them first game .

 

[Blackman]

brother not much of a counselor.

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That got me thinking....his brothers status could be part of the problem. God knows what "really" goes on at parties with the NFL players, especially someone on the level of Mike Vick, so I guess Marcus could have been exposed to much worse.

My point was that an athlete on the elite level such as Mike Vick should have a good enough head on his shoulders to take his brother aside and tell him that their is a big difference between having a good time and doing things that will effect your ability to be on the field. Maybe I'm giving him too much credit.

 

[THE KOD]

That got me thinking....his brothers status could be part of the problem. God knows what "really" goes on at parties with the NFL players, especially someone on the level of Mike Vick, so I guess Marcus could have been exposed to much worse.

My point was that an athlete on the elite level such as Mike Vick should have a good enough head on his shoulders to take his brother aside and tell him that their is a big difference between having a good time and doing things that will effect your ability to be on the field. Maybe I'm giving him too much credit.

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Black

I would have to say that it is highly likely that Mike Vick gave his brother a house
a car and money when he got his 50 million.

Maybe the incentive is out for the younger Vick.

Thug mentality

 

[Blackman]

Looks like he's going to miss some time this year....


Va. Tech's Vick charged for offenses, then suspended
July 6, 2004
SportsLine.com wire reports

RICHMOND, Va. -- Virginia Tech quarterback Marcus Vick was suspended from the team for three games Tuesday, the same day it was revealed he was charged with reckless driving and possession of marijuana.

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The younger brother of Atlanta Falcons quarterback and former Hokies star Michael Vick was charged after an early morning traffic stop Saturday, state police said. He was convicted in May of three misdemeanors stemming from a drinking party with three underage girls.

The school said the latest charge prompted the suspension. Officials revealed Tuesday that Vick and two others convicted in May had been suspended for the first three games of the season.

Vick was stopped by a state trooper early Saturday morning on an interstate about 25 miles east of Richmond.

Vick was clocked on radar at 86 mph, 21 mph above the speed limit, state police spokesman Gary B. Payne said.

"As a result of the traffic stop, he also was charged with possession of marijuana," Payne said.


Marcus Vick's latest charges result in his suspension.(AP)
Both charges are misdemeanors, he said.

In May, the 20-year-old Vick was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $2,250 on three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor after he and two teammates gave alcohol to 14- and 15-year-old girls at the players' apartment.

Tailback Mike Imoh, 19, was sentenced to 10 days in jail and fined $750. Wide receiver Brenden Hill, 19, was sentenced to 20 days in jail and fined $1,500.

After the trial, Virginia Tech athletic director Jim Weaver promised to punish the players, but refused to disclose what kind of disciplinary action he would take, citing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.

On Tuesday, Weaver revealed that all three players had been suspended for the first three games of this season. School spokesman Larry Hincker said all three players had signed a waiver that allowed the school to detail the penalties.

"I believe that the actions this past winter of Mike Imoh, Brenden Hill, and Marcus Vick were inappropriate and contrary to the values of our university and sports communities, and should warrant sanction," Weaver said in a statement.

"Although these matters are on appeal in the criminal courts, I am moving forward in the best interests of all concerned with disciplinary action."

Coach Frank Beamer has declined to discuss the convictions, saying he wanted to wait until the appeals process has run its course. The university said in the release that Weaver would have nothing further to say and that he spoke for the university.

Vick has appealed his conviction and sentence to Montgomery County Circuit Court.

Virginia Tech does not automatically suspend students charged with a misdemeanor. Hincker said any student convicted of a misdemeanor is subject to disciplinary action levied by the university office of judicial affairs. Penalties range from a simple warning to dismissal from school.