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Former Eagles QB Michael Vick had discussions about Sacramento State coaching job

Former Eagles quarterback Michael Vick has interest in landing the Sacramento State head coach job as the school moves up to the FBS level

Michael Vick is a Virginia legend, and although the former Eagles star has a cushy job at Fox Sports, he could be looking to join the collegiate coaching ranks.

We previously reported that Vick had interviewed for the head football position at Norfolk State. The interview came after Norfolk State dismissed former head coach Dawson Odums on Nov. 26.

Odums’ teams compiled a 15-31 record during his four years and finished with a losing mark in each of his final three seasons.

Adam Schefter reports that Sacramento State is considering hiring the former Hokies legend to lead its program to the FBS level.

Sacramento State has unveiled plans for a new football venue with visions of jumping to the higher-level FBS and into the revamped Pac-12 by its 2028 completion.

Sacramento State, plagued by a massive number of player injuries, finished 3-9 overall and on a five-game losing streak. In the Big Sky Conference, the Hornets tied with Northern Colorado for the worst record this season, with a 1-7 record.

Vick, a Newport News native and star at Virginia Tech, has no formal coaching experience. He was a training camp intern with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Vick played 13 seasons for four teams, including the Falcons and Eagles. He threw for 22,464 yards and 133 touchdowns. He was selected to play in 4 Pro Bowls and won one Comeback Player of the Year award.

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Former Eagles quarterback interviewed for Norfolk State head coaching job

Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick interviewed for Norfolk State head coaching job

Michael Vick is a Virginia legend, and although the former Eagles star has a cushy job at Fox Sports, he could be looking to join the collegiate coaching ranks.

Vick told The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press that he spoke with Norfolk University president and athletic director and is expecting a resolution “soon.”

Speaking from his Florida home, Vick told The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press that he has spoken with university president Javaune Adams-Gaston and Spartans athletic director Melody Webb and that he expects resolution “soon.”

Vick said Norfolk State officials reached out to him and that he is intrigued by the potential opportunity of giving back to the Hampton Roads community that has long supported him.

Vick lacks formal coaching experience but said, “I know how to lead and I know what it takes.”

The interview comes after Norfolk State dismissed former head coach Dawson Odums on Nov. 26.

Odums’ teams compiled a 15-31 record during his four years and finished with a losing mark in each of his final three seasons.

Vick, a Newport News native and star at Virginia Tech, has no formal coaching experience. He was a training camp intern with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Vick played 13 seasons for four teams, including the Falcons and Eagles. He threw for 22,464 yards and 133 touchdowns. He was selected to play in 4 Pro Bowls and won one Comeback Player of the Year award.

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