Michael Vick Earns First Win as Head Coach for Norfolk State in Thrilling 34-31 OT Victory
Norfolk State overcame a 16-point deficit by scoring 21 points in the fourth quarter and capitalized on turnovers to win 34-31 in overtime, marking Vick's first collegiate coaching victory.
- On Saturday, Evan Helfrich drilled a 29-yard field goal in overtime, lifting Norfolk State Spartans to a 34-31 victory over Virginia State Trojans at Dick Price Stadium.
- After a tough loss last week to Towson, the Norfolk State Spartans rallied from a 23-7 deficit in the second half, with Jaylen Laudermilk's 33-yard run tying the game with 53 seconds left as a late Virginia State field-goal attempt struck the crossbar.
- Coach Michael Vick turned to Otto Kuhns, Norfolk State quarterback, who threw two touchdown passes, and Ricardo Underwood blocked a punt that Jason Wonodi recovered in the end zone for a touchdown.
- After the win, Michael Vick said he "love being around these guys every day" as Norfolk State Spartans prepare to visit Big Ten opponent Rutgers next Saturday for a 3:30 p.m. kickoff.
- Vick, hired last December after a 13-season NFL career, achieved a milestone by leading Norfolk State to a dramatic 34-31 overtime win against Division II Virginia State.
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Michael Vick earns first win as head coach for Norfolk State in thrilling 34-31 OT victory
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - Down 23-10 with 3:27 to go in the third quarter, the stands started to empty at Dick Price Stadium. It looked like head coach Michael Vick and his Norfolk State Spartans were set to fall to 0-2 to start the season. Insert Otto Kuhns. For the second week in a row, the senior quarterback was placed into the game. Kuhns sparked the offense immediately, leading a nine-play, 70-yard touchdown drive to cut the deficit to six with…
Former NFL Star Michael Vick Gets First HC Win With Norfolk State
Evan Helfrich kicked a 29-yard field goal in overtime, giving Michael Vick his first collegiate head coaching victory with Norfolk State as the Spartans defeated Virginia State 34-31 on Saturday night
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