the little ron mexico will start for the hokies...

BLACKSBURG -- After starting spring practice at No. 3 on Virginia Tech's depth chart, junior Marcus Vick has been named the starter at quarterback by head football coach Frank Beamer.

Vick, who was suspended for the 2004 season because of off-the-field problems, beat out Sean Glennon for the starting job.

"After evaluating the spring game, as well as our whole spring practice, we feel that it is appropriate to name Marcus the starter for our football team," Beamer said Monday. "I think Marcus had an excellent spring."