Michael Vick era begins with star-studded Norfolk State spring game

The Michael Vick period formally kicked off at William “Dick” Worth Stadium on Saturday as Norfolk State College hosted its extremely anticipated annual spring soccer sport.

Followers packed the stands for his or her first glimpse of Vick on the sidelines as head coach, ushering in a brand new chapter for the Spartans and drawing a crowd that included 757 sports activities legends.

NBA icon Allen Iverson, NFL quarterback Tyrod Taylor, and WBO light-weight boxing champion Keyshawn Davis had been among the many notable attendees. They joined Virginia Sen. Aaron Rouse and congressman Bobby Scott to assist Vick’s debut.

The presence of those stars electrified the environment and underscored the importance of the day for each the college and the Hampton Roads neighborhood.

“It was good to see,” Vick mentioned after the sport. “These guys have been telling me they will come out and assist, and I count on to see that each one season. It’s good to have the native hometown heroes come out. Guys who our gamers can have a look at as function fashions, nice residents of the Hampton Roads and simply good individuals.”

The Spartans showcased their progress by a sequence of place drills, seven-on-seven matchups, one-on-one showdowns, and full staff stay intervals. William & Mary switch Dresean Kendrick wowed the gang with a spectacular one-handed landing seize from quarterback Israel Carter, marking the primary rating of the afternoon.

All-MEAC operating again Kevon King adopted with one other landing close to the purpose line, whereas Kam’Ryn Thomas made a highlight-reel catch throughout the center for an enormous acquire.

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Norfolk State’s protection additionally impressed, with Delaware State switch Khaleef Jimmison breaking apart a cross ultimately zone and serving to set a gritty, aggressive tone. “We simply wished to compete,” Jimmison mentioned. “Compete, compete, compete. Be bodily, intentional, detailed, and simply compete”.

Allen Iverson, talking from the sphere, summed up the day’s spirit: “It’s a wonderful feeling simply to be out right here and see all of the individuals out right here. Simply embracing Mike [Vick] and what he’s making an attempt to do with Norfolk State. Simply, I’m right here. That is my factor. I wish to be part of this. I wish to have so much to do with this.”