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Friday, December 13, 2002
Beamer says Vick's status could be determined Friday
Associated Press
BLACKSBURG, Va. -- Michael Vick sat out Virginia Tech's
practice for the third straight day with a sprained right ankle,
and coach Frank Beamer said Vick's prospects for playing at No. 3
Miami could be determined Friday.
"Michael continues to improve each day, but whether he can play
Saturday or not depends on what he does tomorrow," Beamer said.
Vick didn't even dress for practice Thursday, but threw lightly
with teammates before drills began with a protective boot on his
injured foot.
"I'm feeling better than yesterday, but I'm still not where I
need to be. I'm just hoping to get better each day and we'll see
what happens on Saturday," he said.
Mike Goforth, trainer for the No. 2 Hokies, said Vick is
improving, "but he's got a long way to go if he's going to play.
It's still going to be a game-time decision."
Vick sprained the ankle late in the first half of the Hokies'
37-34 victory over Pittsburgh. Fifth-year senior Dave Meyer, who
directed Tech to a game-winning 27-yard field goal with 16 seconds
left, would start if Vick can't.
"Dave Meyer has practiced very well this week and will do a
good job if Michael can't go," Beamer said.
Meyer was 7-for-13 for 114 yards against the Panthers.
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