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FALCONS’ VICK, HALL MOURN VA TECH VICTIMS: Pro athletes attended school before leaving to enter NFL draft.

(April 18, 2007)

*Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick and cornerback DeAngelo Hall have expressed their profound grief over the mass murders that took place Monday at Virginia Tech, where the athletes played football before jetting early to enter the NBA draft.

"First and foremost, I am shocked and deeply saddened about the tragic loss of life that took place early Monday on the Virginia Tech campus," Vick said in a statement released by the Falcons.

"My thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones involved in this terrible tragedy. It is my hope that the university community can pull together to help the students cope with this senseless and unfortunate ordeal."

Vick served as the Hokies quarterback from 1998 to 2001. Hall attended Virginia Tech from 2001 to 2003, playing three seasons before making himself eligible for the NFL draft.

"Words can't describe how sad I am right now," Hall said in a statement released by the Falcons. "Everyone who knows me understands the affinity I have for Virginia Tech. My prayers and thoughts are with all of the loved ones and family members involved in this horrible tragedy."

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