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New Norfolk State coach Michael Vick has begun to open up why he decided to pursue the profession despite lacking experience. On Sunday, during an NFL pregame show on FOX, Vick — hired by NSU — Friday went into detail about his motivation and what it now means to be an HBCU football coach in his […]
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Days after Michael Vick was named the new coach at Norfolk State—a move that aligned with the recent trend of ex-superstar NFL players gravitating to lead HBCU football players—the Virginia native explained why he chose this path. Vick, who was officially named Spartans coach on Friday, explained the reasoning behind the decision in an interview
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Christmas came slightly early for the Norfolk State community when Michael Vick agreed to become the Spartans’ 19th head football coach. At Monday’s introductory press conference, Vick, the longtime NFL quarterback who inspired a generation of dual-threat offensive leaders, enthusiastically announced his arrival and pledged to build a program. “We’re going to make the most
Michael Vick has officially been named Norfolk State’s next head football coach. Norfolk State formally announced the hire Friday afternoon in a press release after it was reported earlier this week that Vick had agreed to become the school’s next coach. Vick will be introduced in a press conference on Monday at 10 a.m., the
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Days after Michael Vick was named head coach at Norfolk State, the largest animal rights group expressed its displeasure with the career move for the former NFL star. PETA President Ingrid Newkirk released a statement to Fox News that called Vick “a charismatic psychopath” in reaction to the news that he had landed a coaching
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Weeks after firing Dawson Odums as head football coach, Virginia HBCU Norfolk State is interested in turning to a local – and national – legend to turn the program around. According to a report by David Teel and Michael Sauls of the Virginia Pilot, Norfolk State is in talks with longtime NFL quarterback and Newport
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The Norfolk State women’s basketball team earned the No. 11 ranking in the latest College Insider’s Mid Major Women’s Basketball Top 25 poll this season. In its 15th season of existence, the mid-major poll recognizes the top teams from the following conferences: America East, Atlantic Sun, Big Sky, Big South, Big West, Coastal Athletic, Conference
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As of press time, nine HBCU athletic directors and administrations are Christmas shopping for a brand-new football coach to put under the tree for 2025. As with all expensive shopping adventures, the pros and cons must be weighed heavily, not just by the universities themselves but also by the coaches. So, at HBCU Sports, we’ve
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Add Norfolk State to the list of HBCUs now looking for a new football coach. Tuesday afternoon, Spartans athletic director Dr. Melody Webb announced that after four seasons, Dawson Odums would not be returning as head coach. “I want to thank Coach Odums for his continued commitment and dedication to Spartan football,” Webb said in
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Following a stellar opening week in the women’s college basketball season, Norfolk State All-MEAC guard the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) named Diamond Johnson their Player of the Week. Through the Spartans’ first three games, Johnson recorded 20.0 points on 45% shooting from the field and 50% from three, 4.3 assists, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.0
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