Marcus Vick a successful sequel to brother
By Pat Forde
ESPN.com
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BLACKSBURG, Va. -- Here's what happens when your quarterback is a four-letter word, rhymes with sick and starts with V. (for victory, naturally):
• Your offensive coordinator becomes brilliant, an absolute master strategist. (In other years, with other quarterbacks, the fan base occasionally deems the play calling conservative and dim-witted.)
(AP Photo/Don Petersen)
Marcus Vick has the Hokies within reach of the national title game.
• Your head coach looks taller and more handsome. And his jokes are hilarious.
• Your supporting cast is fantastic. The offensive line has never blocked better and the receivers have never made better catches. When there is a Vick at quarterback for Virginia Tech, everything is Hokie dory. The cheerleaders are cuter, the band plays louder and the uniforms look better (except for that orange-sleeved look Nike is forcing upon the nation).