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How did you like it? Were you in the Legion?My alma mater
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Loved it. Nothing like the HBCU campus vibe. Good energy on campus. It's a different world (
) from when I was there, so I can't even imagine now. They built it up so much from when I graduated.I practiced with the football team trying to walk on, was invited to the practice squad but didn't make the main roster. I found my niche as an editor on the Spartan Echo, the campus paper.
get these nets
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Aug 5, 2023
Norfolk honors former NSU basketball star ‘Pee Wee’ Kirkland for work in community
NORFOLK — Basketball legend Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland was in Hampton Roads last week to receive a proclamation from the City of Norfolk.
Councilman John “JP” Paige, who represents Ward 4, made the presentation. Norfolk Mayor Kenneth Alexander, who was seated in the audience at Gethsemane Community Fellowship Church, signed it.
On the basketball court, Kirkland was an all-city guard at Charles Evans Hughes High. He got a scholarship to Kittrell Community College in North Carolina, where he averaged more than 40 points per game. He later attended Norfolk State, where he teamed with future Hall of Famer Bob Dandridge to help lead the Spartans to the CIAA title in 1968.
He was recognized for his work over the past 40 years that he’s given tirelessly to help young people.
In 1969, the Chicago Bulls drafted him with the fourth pick in the 13th round. Instead, he decided to take another path that eventually led him to serve 11 years in federal prison.
It was while he was behind bars that he changed his life. He vowed to dedicate his life to giving back to try to help save young people.
In 1983, he began a program to help make a positive impact on the lives of youths in New York. He later founded Pee Wee Kirkland’s School of Skillz, a motivational community program that through basketball, works to change the culture of young people.
And he hasn’t stopped since then as he’s positively impacted the lives of countless youths.
Kirkland, 78, talked about what the proclamation meant to him.
“It means everything. This is why I do it,” he said. “Young people all over the country respect the name Pee Wee Kirkland. … They know when I first said to myself that I committed my life to impacting their lives, I said I was going to do it until I dropped. And I meant that. I haven’t dropped, so I’m still doing it.”
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Aug 5, 2023
Norfolk honors former NSU basketball star ‘Pee Wee’ Kirkland for work in community
NORFOLK — Basketball legend Richard “Pee Wee” Kirkland was in Hampton Roads last week to receive a proclamation from the City of Norfolk.
Councilman John “JP” Paige, who represents Ward 4, made the presentation. Norfolk Mayor Kenneth Alexander, who was seated in the audience at Gethsemane Community Fellowship Church, signed it.
On the basketball court, Kirkland was an all-city guard at Charles Evans Hughes High. He got a scholarship to Kittrell Community College in North Carolina, where he averaged more than 40 points per game. He later attended Norfolk State, where he teamed with future Hall of Famer Bob Dandridge to help lead the Spartans to the CIAA title in 1968.
He was recognized for his work over the past 40 years that he’s given tirelessly to help young people.
In 1969, the Chicago Bulls drafted him with the fourth pick in the 13th round. Instead, he decided to take another path that eventually led him to serve 11 years in federal prison.
It was while he was behind bars that he changed his life. He vowed to dedicate his life to giving back to try to help save young people.
In 1983, he began a program to help make a positive impact on the lives of youths in New York. He later founded Pee Wee Kirkland’s School of Skillz, a motivational community program that through basketball, works to change the culture of young people.
And he hasn’t stopped since then as he’s positively impacted the lives of countless youths.
Kirkland, 78, talked about what the proclamation meant to him.
“It means everything. This is why I do it,” he said. “Young people all over the country respect the name Pee Wee Kirkland. … They know when I first said to myself that I committed my life to impacting their lives, I said I was going to do it until I dropped. And I meant that. I haven’t dropped, so I’m still doing it.”
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Michael Vick has been hired as Norfolk State’s coach
A quarter-century after quarterbacking Virginia Tech to the brink of a national title, Michael Vick is attempting to bring championship football to Norfolk State — as the Spartans’ fledgling head coach.
Vick and NSU agreed to contract terms Tuesday, multiple sources told The Pilot and Daily Press Tuesday afternoon, with an introductory news conference expected within a week. Vick confirmed in a Facebook post on Tuesday night he would be the Spartans’ next head coach. He replaces Dawson Odums, whom the Spartans dismissed last month after a four-season run in which the program went 15-30.
A Newport News native and four-time NFL Pro Bowler, Vick, 44, has never coached, which will make staff composition paramount. Vick has already reached out to potential assistant coaches and support staff, sources said, and some of his hires likely will be familiar to fans.
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A quarter-century after quarterbacking Virginia Tech to the brink of a national title, Michael Vick is attempting to bring championship football to Norfolk State — as the Spartans’ fledgling head coach.
Vick and NSU agreed to contract terms Tuesday, multiple sources told The Pilot and Daily Press Tuesday afternoon, with an introductory news conference expected within a week. Vick confirmed in a Facebook post on Tuesday night he would be the Spartans’ next head coach. He replaces Dawson Odums, whom the Spartans dismissed last month after a four-season run in which the program went 15-30.
A Newport News native and four-time NFL Pro Bowler, Vick, 44, has never coached, which will make staff composition paramount. Vick has already reached out to potential assistant coaches and support staff, sources said, and some of his hires likely will be familiar to fans.
Report: Mike Vick is the new head coach at Norfolk State
Another day, another prominent NFL figure becomes a college head coach.
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Michael Vick has been hired as Norfolk State’s coach
A quarter-century after quarterbacking Virginia Tech to the brink of a national title, Michael Vick is attempting to bring championship football to Norfolk State — as the Spartans’ fledgling head coach.
Vick and NSU agreed to contract terms Tuesday, multiple sources told The Pilot and Daily Press Tuesday afternoon, with an introductory news conference expected within a week. Vick confirmed in a Facebook post on Tuesday night he would be the Spartans’ next head coach. He replaces Dawson Odums, whom the Spartans dismissed last month after a four-season run in which the program went 15-30.
A Newport News native and four-time NFL Pro Bowler, Vick, 44, has never coached, which will make staff composition paramount. Vick has already reached out to potential assistant coaches and support staff, sources said, and some of his hires likely will be familiar to fans.
Report: Mike Vick is the new head coach at Norfolk State
Another day, another prominent NFL figure becomes a college head coach.
I'm hating. Norfolk State is our opps, but this is a good hire. We got something for Ron Mexico tho...no worries lol
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In all seriousness, I got fam that went to NSU and hope Vick wins every game except the Battle of the Bay. Had a chick that was in the DNIMAS program
she stayed in the lil dorm across from the Towers. She was dope
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Nah we taking the Battle of the Bay too
In all seriousness, I got fam that went to NSU and hope Vick wins every game except the Battle of the Bay. Had a chick that was in the DNIMAS program
Bro, mentioning DNIMAS and the Towers takes me back
NSU campus is unrecognizable from when I graduated and came up so much. It was a dust bowl with construction projects my entire senior year.
Got love for my HBCUs though so I’m loving the shine Vick will bring
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BET Media Group Greenlights Docuseries Starring Michael Vick in His Transformational Role as Head Football Coach of Norfolk State University
Produced by SMAC Entertainment, the Series Chronicles Vick’s Next Chapter in His Home State of Virginia as He Leads a New Generation at an HBCU With Vision, Purpose, and Passion.
April 17, 2025
BET Media Group today announced the greenlight of a compelling new docuseries following football icon Michael Vick as he embarks on a transformative new journey returning to his home state of Virginia as head coach of Norfolk State University’s football team. Marking Vick's return to BET and his Virginia homecoming, the series, produced by SMAC Entertainment, will spotlight his evolution from generational playmaker to transformational leader as he uplifts an HBCU community and inspires a new era of student-athletes.
From electrifying fields at Warwick High School and Virginia Tech to reshaping the quarterback position in the NFL, Michael Vick’s legacy is one of impact and redemption. Now, as the 19th head coach of Norfolk State, Vick steps into a deeply personal mission, one that’s about more than football. It’s about faith, second chances, community and changing lives on and off the field. The series will offer an unfiltered look at Vick’s transition into coaching, his bond with family, and the challenges and triumphs of building a program rooted in heart and hope.
This docuseries is part of BET’s ongoing commitment to amplifying the power and pride of the Black experience. Through its #HBweCU initiative, BET continues to invest in the legacy and future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, spotlighting HBCUs as vital institutions of education, empowerment, and cultural excellence.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Michael Vick back to BET. Michael brought his first series to our network, and now we’re proud to join forces with him again—this time alongside our partners at SMAC—to tell a powerful new chapter of his story. From NFL legend to HBCU coach, Mike’s evolution is impactful, powerful, and inspiring. BET has always been a home for stories that celebrate growth, resilience, and Black excellence—and Mike’s return embodies all of that. We’re excited to spotlight this new chapter and shine a light on the heart, pride, and culture of HBCU athletics through his experience.” said Tiffany Lea Williams, Executive Vice President of Unscripted Programming and Development, BET Media Group.
“I know first-hand the power that HBCUs have on a community and the opportunity they give to so many student-athletes,” said SMAC Entertainment Co-Founder Michael Strahan. “Michael Vick’s commitment to impacting these young men’s lives and passing along the gifts that football provided him is so inspiring. I’m excited for fans to join him on his journey with Norfolk State University.”
“We are excited to partner with BET to share the next chapter of our football journey and our lives, as we return home where it all started for us.” said Michael and Kijafa Vick.