Vick leads white team to win in the annual
Virginia Tech Hokies spring gameApril 24,2004
The passing and running of quarterback Marcus Vick and a terrific day by the defenses of both teams highlighted the annual Maroon-White spring game played on a glorious Saturday afternoon at Lane Stadium. Vick quarterbacked the White team to a 20-0 victory over the Maroon team.VTech's coaching staff divided up the players so as to create a competitive game.No trick plays were allowed and the quarterbacks could not be tackled.Also,no kicks could be blocked unless in the case of a bad snap.Marcus Vick a redshirt sophomore completed 9-of-17 for 110 yards, with no touchdowns and no interceptions.Though he did not throw any touchdown passes,he made big plays with his arm and his feet to set up the White's two touchdown drives.In the second quarter,with the White leading 3-0,Vick found David Clowney for a 36-yard gain to the Maroon 6.Receiver-turned-tailback Justin Hamilton scored on the next play and John Hedge's extra point gave the White a 10-0 lead.In the third quarter,Vick scrambled out of the pocket for what appeared to be a 48-yard touchdown run.But the officials called the play dead at the Maroon 20 and Vick got credited with a 28-yard gain.That drive ended two plays later when Clowney scored on a 2-yard run on a reverse that gave the White a 20-0 lead."I was hatin' that no-contact rule right then," Vick said. "But Coach Beamer put it in, so I had to abide by it.""I think I've had a good spring.I'm more confident now and I know what's going on.I feel comfortable with we're doing offensively."Neither team,though, mounted much of a consistent offense against the defense.The Maroon and the White defenses combined for 11 sacks-and most of them would have been sacks even without the no-contact rule.Roland Minor,Brandon Manning and Jim Davis notched two sacks each,with Darryl Tapp,Noland Burchette, Jimmy Williams,Carlton Powell and Barry Booker.The two offenses combined for just 256 yards of total offense (145 for the White, 111 for the Maroon),and the White team rushing attack led the way,but only amassed 35 yards of rushing.In addition to his two sacks,Minor finished with a game-high 10 tackles.Bryan Randall,Tech's senior quarterback,started for the Maroon team and completed 7-of-18 for 107 yards,with one interception.In fairness to Randall,he played with just two of Tech's projected starting offensive linemen and two freshmen receivers in Josh Hyman and Justin Harper (Clowney and Chris Clifton played on Vick's squad).Hyman paced all receivers with four catches for 40 yards,while Harper,Clowney and Clifton caught three each."When you're passing the ball, you're going to have guys bust routes,"Randall."As a quarterback,that can be frustrating.You've just got to be patient.I like those young guys and they're getting their experience now.Hopefully,it'll work out for the better in the long run."The spring game concluded spring drills for the Hokies.Tech opens the season with a mighty chore-a game against defending national champion USC on Aug. 28th in the BCA Football Classic."I thought we had a good spring," Tech head coach Frank Beamer said."Just how we've produced and how we've worked together,I think we've gotten better.We've got good chemistry.I like what we're doing,but we've got a ton of work to do between now and when we play USC."
Virginia Tech student and athlete,Marcus Vick,has been suspended from the university through the end of the fall 2004 semester,effective immediately.After that,he will incur an additional year of "deferred suspension" where any new disciplinary action and conviction would trigger automatic suspension from the university.Furthermore,the athletic director has informed Vick that any further violations,either criminal,university judicial,or of athletic policy, will result in permanent dismissal from Virginia Tech athletics.The university's judicial action stems from a widely reported conduct with local high school girls.(Vick was convicted on three misdemeanor charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.One other misdemeanor charge was dismissed.The conviction is on appeal,and in Virginia the finding is then set aside.)University judicial officials also took into consideration a recent charge by state police of marijuana possession.Vick has not yet had court action on that charge.Re-admittance to the university is also contingent upon Vick's successful completion of a formal drug education and counseling program.University President Charles Steger said, "I concur with the actions of the university judicial system.This is a stiff penalty.Vick won't play this year and loses that year of eligibility.If there is any more trouble, his Virginia Tech career is effectively ended.But just as important,this offers a compassionate,last chance opportunity for Vick to get his personal life in order."Although,the current legal actions add ambiguity because they are not final,the university is taking action based on known student behavior.The judicial actions are consistent with established university policy and precedent."Said Athletic Director Jim Weaver,"The university is doing the right thing in the name of discipline.It is sending Marcus a strong message that we take seriously student athlete behavior.This action also gives Marcus a chance to right himself. Fundamentally,he's a good person and we want to see him succeed." 
#2Virginia Tech Hokies vs
#1USC Trojans
Head Coach:Frank Beamer
Offensive Coach:Bryan Stinespring
Running Backs Coach:
Wide Receivers Coach:Tony Ball
Quarterbacks Coach:Kevin Rogers
Tight End/Offensive Line Coach:Danny Pearman
Defensive Coach:Bud Foster
Safety/Linbackers Coach:Jim Cavanaugh
Defensive Back Coach:Lorenzo Ward
Defensive Line Coach:Charley Wiles
Recruting Co-Ordinator:Jim Cavanaugh
Virginia Tech Hokies 2004 Roster
No. Name vl Pos. B'Date Ht. Wt. Cl.
Mason Baggett OT Aug. 16, 1983 6' 1" 282 So.
Jud Dunlevy PK Oct. 9, 1984 5' 10" 184 r-Fr.
Billy Gorham FB Mar. 11, 1985 5' 10" 256 Fr.
Mike Green FB Oct. 6, 1984 5' 11" 265 Fr.
Greg Kezmarsky DE Oct. 1, 1983 6' 4" 235 Jr.
Zac Lowe OG Dec. 25, 1984 6' 1" 268 So.
Bart McMillin DS Feb. 25, 1985 6' 0" 230 r-Fr.
Branden Ore TB Feb. 17, 1986 5' 11" 196 Fr.
Purnell Sturdivant ROV Mar. 19, 1986 5' 9" 197 Fr.
1 Eric Green 3 CB Mar. 16, 1982 6' 0" 198 r-Sr.
2 Jimmy Williams 2 CB Mar. 8, 1984 6' 3" 219 Jr.
3 Bryan Randall 3 QB Aug. 16, 1983 6' 0" 228 Sr.
4 Eddie Royal FL May 21, 1986 5' 10" 172 Fr.
5 Marcus Vick QB May 9, 1984 6' 0" 200 r-So.
6 Andrew Bowman LB Mar. 6, 1986 5' 11" 238 Fr.
7 Sean Glennon QB Sep. 5, 1985 6' 3" 200 Fr.
8 Vincent Fuller 3 FS Aug. 3, 1982 6' 1" 187 r-Sr.
9 Vince Hall LB Dec. 3, 1984 6' 0" 240 r-Fr.
11 Xavier Adibi LB Oct. 18, 1984 6' 2" 222 r-Fr.
12 Richard Johnson 3 FL June 17, 1982 5' 10" 194 r-Sr.
13 Lance Goff QB Mar. 29, 1982 5' 11" 202 r-Sr.
14 Cory Holt 1 QB June 17, 1985 6' 4" 220 Fr.
15 Roland Minor CB Aug. 1, 1984 6' 0" 197 r-Fr.
16 Chris Clifton 2 SE Oct. 27, 1982 6' 4" 207 r-Jr.
17 Josh Morgan 2 SE June 20, 1985 6' 1" 209 Fr.
18 Brandon Flowers 1 CB Feb. 18, 1986 5' 10" 177 Fr.
19 Josh Hyman 2 FL Apr. 18, 1983 5' 11" 188 r-Fr.
20 Mike Imoh 1 TB July 21, 1984 5' 7" 197 Jr.
21 Chris Ceasar CB Dec. 20, 1982 5' 11" 175 r-So.
22 James Griffin 4 1 ROV Dec. 28, 1981 6' 1" 193 Sr.
23 Nic Schmitt P/PK Jan. 5, 1984 6' 1" 254 r-So.
24 D.J. Walton 1 ROV Oct. 19, 1982 5' 10" 193 r-Jr.
25 D.J. Parker 1 CB Apr. 18, 1985 5' 11" 175 Fr.
26 Ryan Hash CB Mar. 27, 1983 5' 9" 176 r-So.
26 Kent Hicks ROV Dec. 12, 1985 6' 2" 208 Fr.
27 Justin Hamilton 2 TB Sep. 17, 1982 6' 3" 222 r-Jr.
28 Corey Gordon 1 FS June 9, 1984 6' 2" 212 r-Fr.
29 Brian McPherson CB May 11, 1984 5' 10" 181 r-So.
30 Cary Wade 1 ROV May 12, 1984 5' 10" 182 r-So.
31 Mike Daniels 3 FS Sep. 18, 1981 6' 0" 204 r-Sr.
32 Cedric Humes 2 TB Aug. 7, 1983 6' 1" 231 r-Jr.
33 Chad Cooper 3 LB June 10, 1981 6' 1" 198 r-Sr.
34 George Bell TB Oct. 28, 1985 5' 10" 225 Fr.
35 Stevie Ray Lloyd LB Apr. 9, 1985 5' 11" 232 r-Fr.
36 Aaron Rouse 1 LB Jan. 8, 1984 6' 3" 210 r-So.
37 Jesse Allen FB Oct. 22, 1983 6' 0" 235 So.
37 D.J. Preston LB Aug. 25, 1986 6' 1" 205 Fr.
38 Vinnie Burns 3 P Feb. 2, 1982 5' 11" 194 r-Sr.
39 Jeremy Gilchrist FL Feb. 24, 1986 5' 10" 172 Fr.
39 Carlton Weatherford FB Jan. 5, 1985 5' 9" 221 r-Fr.
40 Blake Warren 2 LB Oct. 10, 1982 6' 3" 242 r-Jr.
41 Jordan Trott 2 DE June 26, 1983 6' 4" 238 r-Jr.
42 James Anderson 2 LB Sep. 26, 1983 6' 3" 224 r-Jr.
43 John Kinzer FB Aug. 23, 1984 6' 2" 252 r-Fr.
44 John Candelas TB Apr. 21, 1983 6' 0" 220 Jr.
45 Mikal Baaqee 3 LB Dec. 20, 1981 5' 10" 224 r-Sr.
46 Brandon Pace 1 PK Nov. 11, 1983 5' 10" 191 r-So.
47 Theodore Miller CB Mar. 6, 1985 6' 2" 176 Fr.
47 Brett Warren LB Mar. 7, 1985 6' 1" 225 Fr.
48 Brandon Manning 3 3 LB May 12, 1981 6' 0" 213 r-Sr.
49 Chris Ellis DE Feb. 11, 1985 6' 4" 251 r-Fr.
50 Mike Parham OG Sep. 13, 1984 6' 0" 275 r-So.
51 Matt Welsh OG Sep. 12, 1984 6' 4" 289 Fr.
52 Jimmy Martin 2 2 OT Oct. 19, 1982 6' 5" 299 Jr.
53 Nick Leeson 1 DS Oct. 29, 1982 6' 1" 245 r-So.
54 Bob Ruff 1 DE Sep. 23, 1982 6' 1" 248 Sr.
55 Darryl Tapp 2 DE Sep. 13, 1984 6' 1" 265 Jr.
56 Jonathan Lewis 2 DT July 12, 1984 6' 1" 289 Jr.
57 Tripp Carroll C Sep. 18, 1984 6' 3" 298 r-Fr.
58 Ryan Shuman C July 8, 1986 6' 3" 276 Fr.
59 Barry Booker DT Nov. 13, 1985 6' 4" 284 r-Fr.
60 Chris Burnett DT Nov. 2, 1983 6' 2" 280 r-So.
61 Reggie Butler 1 OT Aug. 21, 1982 6' 6" 344 Jr.
62 Travis Conway 2 DS June 3, 1982 6' 5" 256 r-Sr.
63 Rashad Ferebee OG Mar. 18, 1984 5' 8" 261 Jr.
64 John Massie 3 OG July 22, 1985 6' 2" 276 Fr.
66 Will Montgomery 1 C Feb. 13, 1983 6' 3" 300 r-Jr.
67 Nick Marshman OT Feb. 13, 1985 6' 5" 334 Fr.
69 Danny McGrath C Mar. 19, 1983 6' 2" 283 r-So.
70 Kevin Lewis 3 DT Apr. 26, 1980 6' 1" 282 r-Sr.
71 Tim Sandidge 2 DT June 12, 1983 6' 1" 304 r-Jr.
72 Jason Murphy 1 OG Aug. 7, 1982 6' 2" 305 r-Jr.
74 Brandon Frye OT Jan. 23, 1983 6' 4" 290 r-So.
75 Kory Robertson DT Dec. 12, 1984 6' 2" 318 r-Fr.
76 James Miller 2 OG Aug. 13, 1981 6' 6" 312 Sr.
77 Brandon Gore 1 OG Nov. 7, 1983 6' 5" 353 r-So.
79 Jon Dunn 3 OT Dec. 12, 1981 6' 7" 331 r-Sr.
80 Robert Parker SE Mar. 10, 1984 6' 1" 213 r-So.
81 Justin Harper 1 SE Feb. 24, 1985 6' 3" 203 Fr.
82 Brenden Hill ROV July 7, 1984 6' 1" 200 r-So.
83 Maurice Reevey 2 TE Sep. 18, 1985 6' 3" 217 Fr.
83 Matt Roan 1 TE Mar. 13, 1984 6' 4" 240 r-Fr.
85 Jared Mazzetta 3 TE June 4, 1981 6' 4" 265 r-Sr.
86 Isaac Montgomery 5 1 DE Mar. 3, 1982 6' 4" 276 r-Sr.
87 David Clowney 1 FL July 8, 1985 6' 1" 171 So.
88 Michael Malone 1 SE Mar. 9, 1984 6' 4" 211 r-So.
89 Duane Brown TE Aug. 30, 1985 6' 5" 272 r-Fr.
90 Jeff King 2 TE Feb. 19, 1983 6' 5" 263 r-Jr.
91 Jason Lallis 3 DE/DT Feb. 4, 1982 6' 0" 264 r-Sr.
92 Andrew Fleck TE Oct. 11, 1982 6' 3" 263 r-So.
93 Matt Tilley DE June 20, 1986 6' 2" 256 Fr.
94 Carl Howard DT Oct. 8, 1985 6' 4" 307 Fr.
95 Jim Davis 2 3 DT/DE Oct. 4, 1981 6' 4" 265 r-Sr.
96 Noland Burchette 1 DE Mar. 23, 1983 6' 2" 251 r-So.
97 Cory Price CB Apr. 9, 1985 5' 11" 181 So.
98 Jared Develli PK Dec. 28, 1985 6' 2" 205 Fr.
98 Chad Grimm - LB May 18, 1985 5' 10" 182 So.
99 Carlton Powell DT Aug. 14, 1985 6' 2" 285 r-Fr.
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A native of Wise, Va., Carroll Dale entered Virginia Tech in 1956 as an offensive and defensive end. After seeing varsity action as a reserve in the first game of the '56 season, Dale went on to start the remaining 39 games of his college career and became Tech's first bona fide All-American. As a junior in 1958, he was named the Southern Conference Player of the Year and won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy. In 1959, Dale was captain of the Tech team and earned first-team All-America honors from the Football Writers of America and the Newspaper Enterprise Association. He was named to The Associated Press second-team All-America squad in both 1958 and 1959. Dale led the Hokies in pass receiving each of his four seasons and finished his Tech career with 67 pass receptions for 1,195 yards and 15 touchdowns. He went on to a professional football career that lasted more than a decade and included a stint with the Green Bay Packers. During his time with the Packers, Dale started on three consecutive championship teams for legendary coach Vince Lombardi. Dale was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in South Bend, Ind., in 1987
Known as "The Sack Man" of Virginia Tech football and hailed by thunderous roars of "BRUUUUUCE" during games at Lane Stadium, Bruce Smith capped his sensational college career in 1984 as the most honored player in Hokie history at the time. As a Tech player, Smith had a career total of 71 tackles behind the line of scrimmage for losses totaling more than five times the length of a football field (504 yards). Smith had 46 career quarterback sacks, including 22 during his junior season in 1983 when he was named first-team All-America by Kodak (coaches) and the Newspaper Enterprise Association. In 1984, the Norfolk, Va., native won the Outland Trophy as America's top lineman and was a consensus All-American. Smith was the No. 1 player picked in the 1985 National Football League draft. During a 15-year career with the Buffalo Bills, he established himself as one of the greatest defensive players ever to play the game. Smith signed with the Washington Redskins before the 2000 season and is still a force to reckon with in the NFL.
