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Michael Vick Norfolk State contract has been revealed. How much he’s being paid

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Michael Vick’s contract as head football coach of Norfolk State has a few interesting notes and caveats included within, according to a report by Jami Frankenberry of the Virginian-Pilot. Vick, who was hired last month to replace Dawson Odums as the Spartans’ football leader, will make $400,000 annually, according to a FOIA request granted to […]

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HBCU Bracketology: Is Norfolk State women’s basketball trending toward a high seed?

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In the midst of another strong start to the season, Norfolk State women’s basketball feels like a virtual lock to make it to the NCAA Tournament again. But the immediate question of where the Spartans (14-4) will be seeded obviously remains undetermined. In ESPN’s latest bracketology update for women’s basketball, analyst Charlie Creme projects Norfolk

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Michael Vick long-awaited coaching staff is revealed. It includes former NFL players

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Norfolk State head football coach Michael Vick announced eight additions to his HBCU football coaching staff. “I hired guys with experience and mental toughness who understand the game of football,” Vick said. “The one thing I know is that they are going to put these guys in a position to win. We all have the

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Norfolk State starts important two-game stretch against Coppin State

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The Norfolk State women’s basketball team looks to extend its three-game winning streak this weekend. The Spartans will battle Coppin State at Echols Hall on Saturday, Jan. 11, at 2 p.m., before traveling to Morgan State on Monday, Jan. 13, at 5:30 p.m. The matchup with CSU marks the third game of Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC)

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The first week MEAC and SWAC basketball is in the books. This is what we learned

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This past weekend, the men’s and women’s basketball programs representing the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and Southwestern Athletic Conference said goodbye to guarantee games and holiday tournaments and said hello to each other as conference play began in earnest. The new SWAC conference rotation kicked off with the women on Thursday, while the MEAC continues its

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Norfolk State, the top HBCU women’s basketball team, gets another national honor

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As the calendar year shifts to 2025, the Norfolk State women go in on a high note, having been named the NCAA’s Team of the Week. On Saturday, the Spartans improved their record to 12-4 after going on the road to beat Auburn 63-57. Auburn’s 57 points account for its lowest point total of the

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Streaking Norfolk State to end 2024 at No. 1 Tennessee on New Year’s Eve

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The Norfolk State men’s basketball team closed out 2024 by battling unbeaten Tennessee, the top-ranked program in the nation. Norfolk State bounced back gracefully from a three-game losing streak, winning both of its showdowns at the Chris Paul HBCU Classic at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. NSU defeated Alabama State 71-54 to open the multi-team

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These are our 10 most memorable HBCU sports stories of 2024

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As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back at the best of HBCUSports.com from 2024. It was an especially busy year — we saw HBCU football power return to glory at the Division I level — and memorable postseason runs by a pair of Division II football teams. There were outstanding performances on

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Norfolk State takes down another SEC opponent to continue impressive start

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In their final game of the 2024 calendar year, the Norfolk State Spartans women end on a high note, securing a 63-57 win over Auburn. This marks the Spartans’ second win of the season against an SEC opponent, having previously beaten Missouri in November. Diamond Johnson paced Norfolk State with 17 points, 10 rebounds (season-high),

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Here are the top 10 HBCU marching band halftime shows of 2024

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There were a number of HBCU marching bands in 2024 that had championship-like seasons, similar to HBCU football squads, including Tennessee State, Jackson State, South Carolina State, Miles College, and Virginia Union. HBCU bands have always been and will forever be a staple in the culture, but this year’s edition of our annual list features

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