Sideline Stories: Michael Vick Talks Patience, Growth, And Returning Home To Lead Norfolk State

Sideline Stories: Michael Vick Talks Patience, Growth, And Returning Home To Lead Norfolk State Photo Credit: Isaiah Vazquez By Okla Jones ·Updated March 24, 2026 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready…

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At Norfolk State, Vick is focused on building something that extends beyond wins and losses. He speaks openly about the responsibility he feels toward his players, emphasizing growth in the classroom as much as on the field. “We’re student athletes—don’t ever get it twisted,” he says. “Football is just what got you here, but what’s going to take you further is your mind.”

As Vick settles into this new role, he is learning to balance expectation with patience, leaning on experience while embracing the process ahead. What emerges is a portrait of a man still evolving, now tasked with guiding others through their ownrel=”tag”>HBCU

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