Several rumors on Tuesday said that one of the NFL’s most exciting quarterbacks, Michael Vick, would take over as Norfolk State University’s next head coach.
He will replace Dawson Odums, who was let go on November 26 after four seasons with a 15–31 record.
Despite having no coaching experience, Vick, 44, said this week in The Virginian-Pilot that “I know how to lead and I know what it takes.”
Since 2017, he has worked for Fox Sports as an NFL commentator. Vick, who grew up in Newport News, Virginia, was a standout player at Virginia Tech.
In 2000, he guided the Hokies to the BCS National Championship Game, where they lost to Florida State.
The Atlanta Falcons selected him first overall in the 2001 NFL Draft after he placed sixth in the Heisman Trophy voting that year.
