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Article: Michael Vick Defends His Troubled Brother
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- January 26, 2006
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GEORGE HENRY, Associated Press Writer
AP Online
01-26-2006
Dateline: ATLANTA
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick believes Virginia Tech overreacted by kicking his brother, Marcus, off the football team for stomping on an opposing player during the Gator Bowl.
Marcus Vick later claimed the incident was accidental and that he apologized to Louisville's Elvis Dumervil, but the All-American defensive end denied receiving an apology.
Michael Vick, who led Virginia Tech to the 1999 national title game as a redshirt freshman, was at the Gator Bowl and saw his brother step on Dumervil.
"Sometimes your emotions just take over," Michael Vick said during halftime Wednesday night of the Atlanta ...