NORFOLK, Va. — Michael Vick is returning to the 757 where it all began as the next head coach of Norfolk State University's football program, sources confirmed to News 3 Tuesday evening.
The former quarterback made it official with an announcement on social media shortly thereafter.
Vick was a standout at both Ferguson and Warwick high schools before becoming the star quarterback at Virginia Tech with the Hokies in the late 1990s.
The Newport News native then declared for the NFL Draft in early 2001 and was selected by the Atlanta Falcons as the No.1 overall pick. He became the first quarterback to rush for 1,000 yards in 2006 and played the game in a way nobody had seen before.
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"I've had 11 coaches call me in the last 72 hours. And they all want a job and/or, they don't want to play Norfolk State," said Tommy Reamon, who coached Vick in high school.
Vick may not have any coaching experience, but there is a growing excitement from the community and those on Norfolk State's campus.
"I think he is going to be doing something better with the people," said NSU fan Donald Coleman.
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The hope is that Vick's signing will enhance the Spartans' image and raise the program's profile — similar to the turnaround Deion Sanders orchestrated at Jackson State University.
NSU dismissed Dawson Odums as its head coach late last month following four years of leading the program to a 15-31 record.
