MARCUS VICK JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER

by Stranko on Oct 28, 2005 7:35 AM EDT

Michael Vick aka Ron Mexico was probably the most exciting college football player to watch in our lifetime. He had a cannon for a left arm, and would make Reggie Bush look ordinary in the open field. Needless to say, when his little brother committed to Virginia Tech the expectations were through the roof. His college career got off to a rocky start to say the least, but after Beamer and Jenkins put Vick in his place with a year long suspension, his potential is starting to come to fruition. With each passing week, Vick makes me more of a believer. Sure he doesn't have the flash of Michael, but in many ways he is a more complete quarterback than his brother. The scary thing for defenses is that he gets better each week, which is understandable since he's only started 8 games in his career. Last week, his feet were the difference down the stretch in Va Tech's victory of Maryland, as he rushed for 133 yards. This week, it was a nice mix of the run and the pass. My prediction is that by next season (or perhaps the end of this season) he'll be a better quarterback than Vince Young (assuming he keeps his word and comes back). Maybe he'll provide enough pre-season ESPN-hype to give Va Tech a legitimate shot at playing for a mythical national championship.

Marcus Vick, a proud recipient of a rare EDSBS ballwashing.

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Just when you think you can go one day without jabbing a fork into your temple…

by Ian on Oct 28, 2005 9:17 AM EDT reply actions

Marcus Vick has played brilliantly. Too bad it’s all in vain, because of the media hardon for UT v. USC

VT’s defense is filthy, filthy, filthy.

by Nathan on Oct 28, 2005 10:44 AM EDT reply actions

I’ve seen like four VT games now and after their meh performance against NC State, that defense has been ridiculous. VT kills teams like a boa constrictor. They’re making a strong case for #1.

by Brian on Oct 28, 2005 10:58 AM EDT reply actions

I was definitely impressed with Vick last night. I love how decisive he is… the guy would drop back, give a few looks, and when it broke down and he had to run — HE RAN. He didn’t pull a Leak and start scrambling sideways looking downfield too much. Downfield vision = Good. Too much downfield vision = QBs not realizing a 20-yard-gain-by-foot staring them in the face.

The kid made some solid throws over the middle, and seemed to recognize holes in the defense left and right. It even looked like he made a few throws to 7-12 yard slant routes off of his back foot, yet they were all rockets. What’d he finish, 22 of 28? That’s just stupid.

The BCS is about 3 or 4 weeks away from hatin’ life. I don’t see Alabama or Georgia finishing undefeated, but if Tech holds off Miami, and UGA/Bama go into the SEC game undefeated, and USC finishes business against Cal and UCLA, we could be watching 5 teams with no losses going into conference title week. A week later, there’s a very real chance to have 4 undefeateds asking the BCS exactly what it plans to do about things.

by thehakujin on Oct 28, 2005 11:04 AM EDT reply actions

If VT goes undefeated in a treacherously difficult ACC this year with wins over Miami, Florida State, Boston College in addition to solid teams like GT and West Virginia there is no way they should not get to play for the MNC. That is a very good football team who wins with ruthless efficiency.

by Nathan on Oct 28, 2005 1:53 PM EDT reply actions

Marcus V. as leader of Va Tech in his QB position was fast turning his team into the Miami Hurracances. Everything that F. Beamer has worked for in his building of the tech dynasty was being jeopardized by a lying classless thug. He looks like he is fast on his way to becoming the Dwight Gooden of football.

by Jim Barrett on Jan 8, 2006 11:19 PM EST reply actions