“We’re turning a corner,” Vick said in an introductory press conference attended by legendary athletes Allen Iverson and Bruce Smith, and his high school coach, Tommy Reamon. “It’s a new day (and) we want to look at it as that. We’re not cutting any corners, we’re not taking no shortcuts.”

Vick will be NSU's head coach for the next four years, according to his contract, with the possibility to extend at least one year.

Michael Vick is making an impact in recruiting in the state of Virginia for Norfolk State, landing a star from his alma mater.