It’s no secret that Michael Vick is a beloved figure in the Norfolk and Hampton Roads community.
In addition, Vick, a four-time Pro Bowl NFL quarterback, is the football and life journey that makes him the ideal candidate to lead Norfolk State, according to basketball legend Allen Iverson.
“He’s been through the ups and downs of life. Who wouldn’t listen to Mike Vick?’ Iverson told WTKR News 3. who attended the introductory press conference on Monday. “Who better than Mike Vick to tell you what’s right and what’s wrong.”
“Who won’t listen to Mike Vick?” NBA legend and Hampton native Allen Iverson said after a news conference introducing Vick as the new Norfolk State football head coach. “Who won’t tell you what’s right and what’s wrong?” https://t.co/52ne7qEK6g pic.twitter.com/WivmaUeTjC
— WTKR News 3 (@WTKR3) December 23, 2024
Allen was referring to how Vick went from being a No. 1 NFL sensation at Virginia Tech to a Heisman Trophy finalist to serving 21 months in federal prison before returning to the pros. freedom of football.
“It’s a great story. It’s cool,” Iverson said. “It’s a wonderful day out for everyone, not just kids.”
