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Michael Vick Confirms Midseason Staff Changes at Norfolk State After 1-6 Start

The first-year coach says several assistants are no longer with the team to enforce higher standards before MEAC play.

Overview

  • Vick confirmed Tuesday that he altered his coaching staff but did not identify which assistants were removed.
  • He said the moves were his responsibility as head coach, emphasizing expectations and putting players in better situations.
  • Reports name defensive coordinator Terence Garvin and defensive backs coach Jameel (Jabo) Smith among those out, though the school’s staff page still lists them.
  • Norfolk State is 1-6 with a five-game losing streak and has allowed roughly 34–35 points and more than 400 yards per game on defense.
  • The changes come before Saturday’s MEAC opener and homecoming against South Carolina State at 2 p.m. at Dick Price Stadium, with the game available on ESPN+.