Fans tuning into the Fox NFL Kickoff on Sunday were greeted by a familiar face — former NFL star Michael Vick returned to the broadcast team.
Vick joined Carissa Thompson, Julian Edelman and Charles Woodson.
Vick has spent the past year away from television taking on a new challenge: coaching college football. Serving as the head coach at Norfolk State, he made the difficult but rewarding transition from the broadcast studio to beyond.
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Reflecting on his first season, Vic admitted it was a learning curve, but full of valuable lessons. “It was a great learning experience,” he said. “The record didn’t reflect the vision, but I have to give credit to my players and coaches – they never gave up. They fought until the end.”
Norfolk State went 1-11 and did not win a MEAC conference game this past season.
Known for his dynamic play during his NFL career, the former quarterback hinted that he plans to adopt a more disciplined coaching philosophy in the future. “Maybe I should come in early next year with a Nick Saban mentality,” Vick joked, drawing laughter from his fellow analysts.
As the broadcast continued, the camaraderie between the hosts highlighted what fans love about Fox NFL Kickoff — the mix of insider football expertise and personality off the field. For Vick, the moment represented a homecoming, both to the network and to the energy of the game-day conversations.
“It’s all about being with family,” Thompson told Vick with a smile. “And today the family is reunited.”
