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Michael Vick hired as the new head football coach at Norfolk State

Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is the new head football coach at Norfolk State University

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

The Virginian-Pilot reports that Norfolk State has hired the former NFL quarterback after a recent interview.

Vick and NSU agreed to contract terms Tuesday, multiple sources said, with an introductory news conference expected within a week. He replaces Dawson Odums, whom the Spartans dismissed last month after a four-season run in which the program went 15-30.

A Newport News native and four-time NFL Pro Bowler, Vick, 44, has never coached, which will make staff composition paramount. Vick has already reached out to potential assistant coaches and support staff, sources said, and some of his hires likely will be familiar to fans.

The hire 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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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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Michael Vick speaking with Norfolk State, Sacramento State about head football coach openings

Michael Vick says he is in talks to become a college football head coach at Norfolk State

Michael Vick told the Virginia Pilot he is speaking with Norfolk State about its head football coach opening.

Vick told the paper he expects there to be “resolution” soon.

Sounds like if Vick were to be hired he would follow the Deion Sanders plan and hire a strong staff to surround him.

Per the Pilot:

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

Norfolk State was 4-8 in 2024.  It has not had a winning season since 2021.

Update: Adam Schefter reports Sacramento State is also speaking with Vick.

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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Notre Dame’s Olivia Miles one of five national players of the week

Another honor for her.

Notre Dame guard [autotag]Olivia Miles[/autotag] already was named the ACC Player of the Week for the first week of the season. That only proved to be the beginning though.

Miles has been named one of five national players of the week by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association. Joining her are Oklahoma’s Raegan Beers, Rutgers’ Destiny Adams, UCLA’s Lauren Betts and Norfolk State’s Diamond Johnson.

To say Miles has wasted no time announcing her return after missing all of last season with a knee injury is an understatement. She achieved a triple-double in the season opener against Mercyhurst and scored 17 points against Purdue, three of them coming on a shot from beyond half-court at the third-quarter buzzer.

In this young season, Miles is averaging 18.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists a game. She will have a chance to improve on those numbers in the Irish’s next game Wednesday against James Madison. That will be followed by a contest Sunday against Lafayette.

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Vols defeat Norfolk State for 10th win of season

Tennessee basketball defeats Norfolk State.

No. 5 Tennessee (10-3) defeated Norfolk State (9-7), 87-50, Tuesday at Food City Center.

The Vols led, 43-18, at halftime, closing the half on a 15-0 run.

Tennessee scored its last points of the first half on a three-point field goal by Santiago Vescovi, the 300th three-point field goal of his collegiate career. He scored nine points in the contest against the Spartans.

Zakai Zeigler led the Vols’ in scoring, totaling 17 points, while converting a career high five three-point attempts. He also recorded four assists and four steals. Dalton Knecht added 15 points, four rebounds and four assists for Tennessee.

Tobe Awaka finished with 10 points, 11 rebounds, three blocks and one steal. Josiah-Jordan James and Jahmai Mashack each scored eight points for Tennessee.

Tennessee forced the Spartans into 20 turnovers, while Norfolk State had one assist in the game.

How to watch Tennessee-Norfolk State basketball game

How to watch the Tennessee-Norfolk State basketball game on Tuesday.

No. 5 Tennessee (9-3) will host Norfolk State (9-6) on Tuesday at Food City Center.

Rankings reflect the latest USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.

Tipoff between the Vols and Spartans is slated for 7 p.m. EST. SEC Network will televise the non-conference matchup. Dave Neal (play-by-play) and Jon Sundvold (analyst) will be on the call.

Norfolk State is the last of three teams on Tennessee’s 2023-24 regular-schedule the Vols have never faced before (Georgia Southern and Tarleton State).

With a win against Norfolk State, Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes would own victories over 200 different current DI teams as a head coach.

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Michigan State football offers Norfolk State TE transfer

MSU has sent an offer to a tight end in the transfer portal

Michigan State will be scouring the transfer market to make enhancements to the roster for the 2023 season.

One transfer that the Spartans are looking to add is Ademola Faleye, a tight end from Norfolk State. Faleye is 6-foot-7 and 245-pounds, and spent the last two seasons at the FCS level for Norfolk State.

Faleye is the cousin of 5-star offensive lineman Samson Okunkola, who is a top priority for MSU.

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Lady Vols conclude Rocky Top Classic

Lady Vols conclude Rocky Top Classic with two wins.

Tennessee concluded play in the Rocky Top Classic with two victories Saturday at Thompson-Boling Arena.

The Lady Vols (6-3) swept Norfolk State, 25-12, 25-17, 25-18.

Tennessee also defeated The Citadel, 25-23, 25-14, 25-18, for its fourth consecutive win.

Against the Spartans, Morgahn Fingall recorded 14 kills, five aces and four blocks. Erykah Lovett totaled 14 kills and nine digs.

Natalie Hayward finished with 32 assists, seven digs and three aces.

Against the Bulldogs (4-5), Fingall led Tennessee with 17 kills. She also recorded seven blocks and seven digs.

Lovett totaled 12 kills and 13 digs.

The Lady Vols return to action Tuesday, hosting Western Kentucky at 6 p.m. EDT. The match will be broadcasted on SEC Network+.

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James Madison vs Norfolk State Prediction, Game Preview

James Madison vs Northern Colorado game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 2 game on Saturday, September 10

James Madison vs Norfolk State prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 2, Saturday, September 10

James Madison vs Norfolk State How To Watch

Date: Saturday, September 10
Game Time: 4:00 ET
Venue: Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field, Harrisonburg, VA
How To Watch: ESPN3
Record: James Madison (1-0), Norfolk State (0-1)
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James Madison vs Norfolk State Game Preview

Why Norfolk State Will Win

Has the moment worn off?

James Madison was jacked to make its debut in the FBS and as a member of the Sun Belt, and it showed with a phenomenal performance in the 44-7 win over Middle Tennessee.

Can it keep that high level for another week?

Norfolk State is better than it looked in the 55-3 loss to Marshall. It has a much, much stronger rushing attack, it’s going to be great this year at controlling the clock, and go ahead and call it a bad day in Huntington.

However …

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Why James Madison Will Win

The Dukes are going to run and run some more.

Marshall was able to get its backs to the second level way too easily – it ran for 380 yards on the Spartans and averaged close to eight yards per carry. James Madison QB Todd Centeio led the team with 110 yards last week, but the backs were great, the offense balanced, and the offensive line was rolling.

That, and the defensive front swarmed, allowing Middle Tennessee to net just 19 yards on 28 carries. The line was in the Blue Raider backfield all game long, and that’s about to continue.

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What’s Going To Happen

Again, Norfolk State is better than it appeared against Marshall, and James Madison isn’t quite as strong as it looked against Middle Tennessee.

Both parts of the narrative are going to keep going forward, though.

The Duke lines will take over early on, Norfolk State will struggle on third downs, and it’ll be another blowout for both sides.

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James Madison vs Norfolk State Prediction, Line

James Madison 44, Norfolk State 13
Line: James Madison -37, o/u: 61.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
James Madison vs Norfolk State Must See Rating (out of 5): 1.5

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