Virginia Tech quarterback Michael Vick (R) and his [Getty Images]

NEWPORT NEWS, VA - JANUARY 11: Virginia Tech quarterback Michael Vick (R) and his father, Michael Boddie, smile as they acknowledge a friend in the audience during a news conference 11 January, 2001, in Newport News, Virginia, where Vick announced his intention to leave school for the upcoming National Football League (NFL) draft. Vick led Virginia Tech to two consecutive 11-1 record and is expected to become the number one pick in the NFL draft. (Photo credit should read WAYNE SCARBERRY/AFP via Getty Images)

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