Michael Vick Named Head Coach at Norfolk State

Michael Vick has been appointed as the new head football coach at Norfolk State University, marking his return to college football nearly 25 years after his standout career at Virginia Tech. The university's Board of Visitors unanimously approved Vick, who expressed his excitement and commitment to leading the program despite lacking formal coaching experience. Athletic Director Melody Webb emphasized Vick's potential to inspire student-athletes with his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to NFL stardom. Vick, a Newport News native, aims to leverage his local roots to establish strong recruiting pipelines. His official introduction is set for Monday, with expectations of hiring a seasoned coaching staff to support his transition. This hiring follows a month-long search after the dismissal of the previous head coach, Dawson Odums.