Michael Vick continues to be a number of months away from main his HBCU squad onto the sphere for its first sport, however he’s already producing buzz. The Norfolk State head coach celebrated his forty fifth birthday earlier this month with a star-studded occasion.
Superstar Visitors and Hometown Power
Basketball Corridor of Famer Allen Iverson and hip-hop legend Jadakiss had been among the many many company who stepped out in all-white to rejoice with Vick. The occasion occurred in Vick’s hometown of Newport Information, Virginia, on the Kiln Creek Golf Course and Resort.
Vick grew up within the Tidewater Area of Virginia and starred at Warwick Excessive Faculty earlier than changing into a standout quarterback at Virginia Tech. He was drafted No. 1 total by the Atlanta Falcons in 2001 and remained a well-recognized face within the space throughout his NFL profession.
Return to Roots at Norfolk State
Now again within the area as head coach at close by HBCU Norfolk State College, Vick has reconnected along with his roots. It’s the identical neighborhood Allen Iverson calls residence. Iverson has supported Vick’s teaching journey from the start—attending each his introductory press convention and Norfolk State’s spring sport. He additionally made certain to be there for Vick’s birthday celebration.
HBCU Coaches in Attendance
A number of HBCU coaches joined the festivities. Norfolk State particular groups coordinator and Winston-Salem State legend Tory Woodbury attended the occasion. So did former North Carolina Central standout and present Elizabeth Metropolis State head soccer coach Adrian Jones.
Jadakiss Celebrates and PerformsJadakiss, whose daughter lately graduated from HBCU Morgan State College, carried out a number of of his hits and shared birthday needs with Vick:
“Completely satisfied forty fifth to my brother, man, Mike Vick. One other lap across the solar. Hopefully we gonna have an excellent season right here at Norfolk State. I really like you without end, your brother ‘Kiss man.”
Season Opener Approaches
Norfolk State is scheduled to kick off its season at residence towards Towson on August 28 as Michael Vick will make his head teaching debut.
