“I noticed when Marcus came back last year, he was hungry about everything. He was hungry about finishing everything first, about doing everything right. I took that mindset this spring, and I'm trying to do that each and every day.”
Cory Holt
“[Meanwhile, first-year starting quarterback Marcus Vick is progressing quicker than anyone outside of Blacksburg expected. After going a modest 10 of 21 for 108 yards, but making several big plays with his feet in the opener against N.C. State, the junior was an exceptional 13 of 18 for 223 yards last week. Much like his brother during his freshman season, Marcus is looking more comfortable with each game.] Marcus has been consistently getting better, ... Every week you see a little improvement.”
Frank Beamer
“Last year when we signed him, we said Marcus would be the best out of all the candidates for the McDonald's All-America team. I think he has proven that this year with how he's played.”
Lute Olson
“The first thing that went through my mind was to find Marcus [on the base paths] and don't pass him.”
Chris Shelton
“[The lack of a second point guard] is clearly our Achilles' heel on this team. When Marcus wasn't distributing the ball as well [like in the overtime loss to Syracuse last Thursday in New York], we struggle. There is no more important player in the Tournament.”
Jim Calhoun
“It's been mentioned that maybe Marcus should stay another year because he owes me for being in his corner. He never asked me to be in his corner. He doesn't owe me anything.”
“Marcus had an incredible triple-double. He had an incredible first half. He didn't have an incredible second half.”
