Philadelphia Eagles legends to battle as HBCU coaches in stadium

Former Philadelphia Eagles stars Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson are bringing their HBCU squads to their former NFL stadium.

Initially slated for Saturday, Nov. 1 at Delaware State’s Alumni Stadium, the sport will now happen at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30 at Lincoln Monetary Subject – house to the Philadelphia Eagles.

The choice comes after unprecedented anticipation for the matchup between two well-known head coaches – Michael Vick and Desean Jackson. The shut pals excelled collectively as teammates on the Philadelphia Eagles, offering one of the fashionable quarterback-wide receiver connections of the twenty first century.

“Whereas we’re each excited in regards to the sport, that is greater than that,” Norfolk State President Javaune Adams-Gaston and Delaware State President Tony Allen stated in a joint assertion. “It is a chance to showcase our proficient college students on and off the sphere, in addition to the good many school, employees, and coaches whose work is a labor of affection. The measure of this sport’s success will likely be within the gentle it shines on the ability of our HBCU neighborhood; we’re one of the best return on funding in increased schooling.”

“I got here to Delaware State College to begin a brand new part of my profession with a novel establishment that cares about its college students and helps to remodel their futures,” Jackson stated. “I do know Coach Vick feels the identical approach at Norfolk State. Part of that transformation is opening our college students and scholar athletes as much as an entire new set of experiences on the highest degree. For our groups to be enjoying in Philly, at Lincoln Monetary Subject, on the sphere Coach Vick and I referred to as house for a few years will likely be particular for our gamers, our teaching staffs, our Alumni and followers, and for HBCU tradition across the nation.”

“It is a super alternative for our student-athletes to play in a world-class venue on a world-class stage,” Vick added. “Coach Jackson and I made so many unforgettable reminiscences collectively at Lincoln Monetary Subject – this stadium holds particular which means in my NFL profession. I’m thrilled to be part of this historic second and wish to thank the Philadelphia Eagles, Norfolk State, and Delaware State for his or her collaboration to make this occur.”

Tickets will go on sale at later date. 

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