Bill Belichick has already shocked the college football world by accepting the head coaching job with the North Carolina Tar Heels, but there are reports that an even more shocking hire may be on the way.
But unlike Belichick's situation, there have been some conflicting reports.
Vick is in talks with Sacramento State to become their next head coach. ESPN reported Monday.
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Michael Vick at Fox Sports Media Days at the Phoenix Convention Center. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
According to ESPN, the Hornets are making moves toward joining the FBS next year, while also committing more than $50 million to the NIL and building a new stadium for the football team.
Vick also told The Virginian-Pilot that he has been discussing the possibility of taking the Norfolk State job.
“I know how to lead and I know what it takes,” he said. virginia pilot.
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However, the Sacramento Bee reported that Vick is not a candidate for Sacramento State, citing an unnamed “school athletic member” who told the paper that ESPN's report was a rumor.
Sacramento State President Luke Wood released a statement to ESPN regarding the Vick rumors.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (right) speaks with former player Michael Vick (left) before the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field. (Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports)
“He has expressed interest in the position and we met with him regarding his interest in Sac State football and improving our athletics. As you can imagine, given the success of our athletic program, our “The head football coaching job is a fascinating role,” Wood said.
If Vick accepts the head coaching job, it will be his first since retiring from the NFL. After retiring, he worked as an NFL analyst for Fox Sports.
Vick infamously pleaded guilty to funding a dog fighting operation and spent nearly two years in prison, forcing him to miss the 2006 and 2007 seasons.
Vick needed to repair his image, and the NFL eventually allowed him to play for the Philadelphia Eagles, where he spent five seasons after being released from prison in 2009. He briefly played for the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers before retiring in 2015. .
Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick attended the Pro Bowl game at Allegiant Stadium. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
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Sacramento State, which finished the season 3-9 in the Big Sky, is hoping for a better season in 2025.
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