Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was named the new head football coach at Norfolk State University.

Norfolk State University announced Friday that Michael Vick will be the next head coach of its football program.

Norfolk State officially introduced former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick as its new head football coach on Monday.

NORFOLK, Va. ( WAVY) — Former NFL quarterback and Virginia native Michael Vick has formally been introduced as the new head football coach at Norfolk State University.

Norfolk State has officially named Michael Vick its head football coach, the latest hire of a talented NFL player with no college coaching experience to lead an HBCU program.

Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick says he has accepted a head coaching position at Norfolk State University in Virginia. "It's an honor to announce that I'll be the new head coach of Norfolk State University…looking forward to coming back home," he said Tuesday on Facebook .

Michael Vick's Introductory Press Conference At Norfolk State University (LIVE) NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State University, the largest Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Virginia, has called on a Hampton Roads legend to lead the Norfolk State football program.

Following unanimous approval by the Board of Visitors, NSU Director of Athletics Dr. Melody Webb announced that Michael Vick, a four-time Pro Bowl selection and former No. 1 overall NFL draft pick, will lead Norfolk State's football program into a new era.

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Michael Vick was officially introduced as the 19th head football coach at Norfolk State University during a press conference Monday that drew enthusiastic alumni, fans, and players.

Former NFL star Cam Newton reacts to Michael Vick's recent appointment as head coach of Norfolk State football.