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The 44-year-old Vick announced on his Facebook
page on Tuesday night that he has accepted the job. Norfolk
State did not immediately confirm the hiring of Vick, who grew
up in nearby Newport News.
“Looking forward to coming back home,” Vick said in his social
media post.
Vick starred in college at Virginia Tech and was a four-time Pro
Bowler in 13 seasons for Atlanta, Philadelphia, the New York
Jets and Pittsburgh. He helped launch an era of quarterbacks who
were threats both running and throwing the ball.
Vick served 18 months in federal prison in the prime of his
career after pleading guilty to his role in a dogfighting ring.
After his release in 2009, he returned to the NFL and won AP
Comeback Player of the Year with the Eagles in 2010, but his
best years were behind him.
He retired in 2017 and has advocated against animal cruelty
while also working as an NFL analyst for Fox Sports.
Vick's hiring by Norfolk State was first reported Tuesday by the
Virginian-Pilot.
Norfolk State fired coach Dawson Odums in November after a 4-8
season. The historically Black school plays in the Mid-Eastern
Athletic Conference. The Spartans have made one appearance in
the FCS playoffs, losing in the first round to in-state rival
Old Dominion in 2011.
Before accepting the Norfolk State job, Vick also spoke to
Sacramento State about its open head coaching position.
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