July 6, 2004

The Virginia Tech Athletics Department announced today that student-athlete Marcus Vick has been suspended indefinitely from athletic competition.

The suspension is related to an out-of-town incident that occurred last week. This action is separate and apart from an earlier three-game suspension announced today.

Head football coach Frank Beamer has also suspended Vick from participation in all team activities.

Virginia Techís Comprehensive Action Plan governs the conduct of its student-athletes. For information concerning the Action Plan go to http://www.hokiesports.com/policies/cap.html

Note: The Director of Athletics Jim Weaver nor Coach Beamer will comment further on this matter.