Norfolk State is hiring former NFL quarterback Michael Vick as head coach. Vick confirmed the news Tuesday night on his verified Facebook account. The Virginian-Pilot was the first to report the news.

Sports fans and alumni alike see Vick's entry into the NSU program as a much needed attention-grabber for NSU.

Vick, a Newport News native and former NFL star, was unanimously approved as the university's 19th head coach last week.

Michael Vick was officially introduced as the 19th head football coach at Norfolk State University during a press conference ...

Michael Vick was formally introduced as Norfolk State’s head football coach in a press conference on campus Monday.

To shouts of “Coach” and “Let’s go Spartans,” Michael Vick was introduced Monday as Norfolk State’s football coach, a ...

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“I am blessed and humbled by this opportunity to lead, mentor and transform the football program at Norfolk State University ... and welcome your support as we embark on this journey together.

“Today marks a historic day for Norfolk State University,” Norfolk State Athletic ... pour into the fundamental layers of the foundation we hope to build for Norfolk State football.” ...

Vick’s addition was unanimously approved by the school’s board of visitors, Norfolk State athletic director Melody Webb said in a release from the university. “I am blessed and humbled by this ...