Norfolk State has hired former NFL star Michael Vick as its next coach, the school announced on Friday. Vick, 44, has no previous experience as a college or professional coach. Vi

Michael Vick, the former NFL quarterback whose involvement in a dogfighting ring halted an electrifying career in its prime, has been named head coach of Norfolk State University's football program, the school said on Friday.

Norfolk State University, the largest Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Virginia, has called on a Hampton Roads legend to lead the Norfolk State football program. Following unanimous approval by the Board of Visitors on Friday afternoon,

"Today marks a historic day for Norfolk State University," Webb said. "I am thrilled to welcome Michael Vick and his family back to the Hampton Roads area to lead our football pro

Norfolk State University, an HBCU in Virginia, has hired 4-time Pro Bowl quarterback Michael Vick as its head coach, the school announced. Vick had announced his intention to take the job on Tuesday, posting on social media that he’s “looking forward to coming back home.”

Following unanimous approval by the Board of Visitors, NSU Director of Athletics Dr. Melody Webb announced that Michael Vick, a four-time Pro Bowl selection and former No. 1 overall NFL draft pick, will lead Norfolk State's football program into a new era.

Michael Vick's Norfolk State hire is official, drawing a 'historic' take from Norfolk State Athletic Director Dr. Melody Webb

Norfolk State officially named Michael Vick its head football coach Friday, the latest hire of a talented NFL player with no college coaching experience to lead an HBCU program.

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Michael Vick confirmed on Tuesday that he has accepted a position as head coach for Norfolk State University's football program.

Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick says he has accepted a head coaching position at Norfolk State University in Virginia. "It's an honor to announce that I'll be the new head coach of Norfolk State University…looking forward to coming back home," he said Tuesday on Facebook .