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Article: Tech: Mixed memories of Michael Vick: The name now carries different connotations, even for Hokie faithful, but Michael Vick Hall will stand.
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- The Roanoke Times (Roanoke, VA)
- Article date:
- August 21, 2007
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Byline: Mark Berman
Aug. 21--BLACKSBURG -- Although Michael Vick has decided to plead guilty to federal dogfighting charges, athletic director Jim Weaver doesn't see a need for Virginia Tech to disassociate itself from him.
The Hokies retired Vick's jersey in 2002, the year after the quarterback was drafted out of Tech by the Atlanta Falcons. The number itself is still given out to players.
Weaver said that although he doesn't condone Vick's actions, he doesn't see a need to lower No. 7 from a place of honor at the Lane Stadium.
"He earned that when he was here, before he ever was involved in these activities," Weaver said Monday.
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