"Superstar Michael Vick": Norfolk State fans welcome new head coach with loud cheers for inaugural speech

Michael Vick has joined Norfolk State as their new head coach. The former Atlanta quarterback has decided to take up his first coaching gig. Norfolk State finished this season 4-8.

On Monday, when Vick walked up to the stage for his inaugural speech, he received loud cheers and a big welcome. Vick spent 15 seasons in the NFL and would like to put into play all he learned from his experience in the game.

"SUPERSTAR MICHAEL VICK" A fan commented.

"Coaching in jeans is different different! Vick on demon time" Another worded.

"Micheal Micheal Do Da Damn Thang 👏👏👏" A fan posted.

Fan reactions on Vick joining Norfolk State (Image via Instagram)

While other fans pointed out his experience and skill playing in the NFL:

"Best lefty to throw a football" A fan pointed out.

"Think of all the great coaches he's been around Andy Reid Mike Tomlin he's already gotten advice from Jimmy Johnson think Mike Vick will be all right" A fan said.

"One of the baddest quarterbacks in pro football history". Another typed.

Fan reactions on Vick joining Norfolk State (Image via Instagram)

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Michael Vick shares a special bond with Coach Prime

Many coaches under whom Michael Vick has played, including Andy Reid and Mike Tomlin, reached out to him to wish him luck and support him. But Coach Prime holds a special place for Vick.

"The first person I reached out to was Deion Sanders because he's a mentor," Vick said. "We talked about it last year and Deion was like, I don't know what you're waiting for. You might as well go ahead and get into it. And so he was one of the first people that I called but.

"You know a lot of people ask are you gonna be the next Deion Sanders and I'm quick to tell them, 'No'. It's only one Deion Sanders, you know his soul his spirit the way God created him, he created an amazing man and Deion is Deion. But I'm Michael Vick"

Coach Prime tweeted in Vick's support saying:

"Let’s go baby! We’ve got to support, encourage, assist & show consistent Love to Coach Vick! He’s forever changed to QB position in @cfb @NFL & he will have tremendous impact on Coaching & Leading men to their true destinations. Love ya my brother. @MichaelVick"

Vick has received a lot of support from his fans and now it remains to see what impact he brings to the Norfolk State program.