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Michael Vick to become Norfolk State’s head football coach
NORFOLK, Va. — Soccer followers within the 757 have vivid reminiscences of Michael Vick as a participant in Newport Information. Now they’re going to get to see him again in Hampton Roads, this time on the sidelines as a university head coach.
Vick will turn out to be the following head coach at Norfolk State, sources confirmed to Information 3 on Tuesday night.
The previous quarterback made it official with an announcement on social media shortly thereafter.
Vick was a standout at each Ferguson and Warwick excessive colleges earlier than turning into the star quarterback at Virginia Tech with the Hokies. He led Tech to an undefeated common season in 1999 and an look within the nationwide championship recreation.
Watch: Tommy Reamon on Michael Vick’s Norfolk State rent
Michael Vick’s highschool coach on Norfolk State rent
The Newport Information native then declared for the NFL Draft in early 2001 and was chosen by the Atlanta Falcons because the No.1 total decide. He turned the primary quarterback to hurry for 1,000 yards in 2006 and performed the sport in a manner no person had seen earlier than.
Vick’s NFL profession was placed on pause in 2007, when he served 21 months in jail on account of a dogfighting conviction. He returned to the sector with the Eagles in 2009 and was named NFL Comeback Participant of the Yr in 2010. Vick spent 5 seasons with the Eagles earlier than winding down his profession with the Jets and Steelers, formally retiring as a participant in 2017. Since then, he is labored as an NFL analyst for FOX Sports activities.
The previous quarterback can be now an animal rights activist. He works with the humane society to assist save animals and has supported animal rights laws and stronger animal cruelty legal guidelines.
Watch associated: Adam Winkler sits down 1-on-1 with Michael Vick
Adam Winkler sits down 1-on-1 with Michael Vick
“I’ve had 11 coaches name me within the final 72 hours. They usually all need a job and/or, they do not need to play Norfolk State,” stated Tommy Reamon, who coached Vick in highschool.
Vick might not have any teaching expertise, however there’s a rising pleasure from the group and people on Norfolk State’s campus.
“I believe he’s going to be doing one thing higher with the folks,” stated NSU fan Donald Coleman.
Watch earlier protection: NSU followers need to see Vick take over as head coach
NSU followers need to see Vick take over head soccer coach function
The hope is that Vick’s signing will improve the Spartans’ picture and lift this system’s profile — just like the turnaround Deion Sanders orchestrated at Jackson State College.
Norfolk State has but to concern a press release, however is anticipated to formally announce Vick’s hiring as quickly as Wednesday.
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