The former Virginia Tech star and Newport News native confirmed to The Virginian-Pilot that he has formally interviewed for Norfolk State’s vacant head coaching job. Vick revealed that Norfolk State was the first to reach out, and conversations with university president Javaune Adams-Gaston and athletic director Melody Webb have progressed. He expects a final decision “soon” and plans to build a staff of seasoned coaching veterans to help elevate the Spartans’ program.
This would mark Vick’s first collegiate coaching opportunity, though he’s no stranger to leadership. After revolutionizing the quarterback position at Virginia Tech—where he earned 1999 Big East Rookie and Offensive Player of the Year honors—Vick went on to a storied NFL career. In recent years, he’s honed his football mind as a Fox Sports analyst, delivering NFL commentary on pregame broadcasts.
While Sacramento State is also reportedly in the mix, Vick’s ties to Virginia and the opportunity to make history at Norfolk State could be too perfect a match to pass up.
“I know how to lead and I know what it takes,” Vick said.