Michael Vick, the NFL quarterbacking pioneer turned federal prisoner, is being counted on as a serious draw at the college football level since his hiring as head coach by Norfolk State University, which just upped its season ticket prices 82% ahead of Vick's debut season.
As reported by HBCU Gameday, general admission season tickets now cost $200, up from $110 in 2024. Norfolk State hired Vick, who served 21 months from 2007 to 2009 for his role in a dogfighting ring before returning to the NFL, last December.
Michael Vick, the NFL quarterbacking pioneer turned federal prisoner, is being counted on as a serious draw at the college football level since his hiring as head coach by Norfolk State University, which just upped its season ticket prices 82% ahead of Vick's debut season.
As reported by HBCU Gameday, general admission season tickets now cost $200, up from $110 in 2024. Norfolk State hired Vick, who served 21 months from 2007 to 2009 for his role in a dogfighting ring before returning to the NFL, last December.
Reserved seating, which was priced at $130 last year, is expected to increase, as well, though updated figures have not been released. Faculty and staff tickets previously priced at $100 are also likely to see an adjustment.
In addition to the Vick hire, the higher prices align with Norfolk State's decision to join the NCAA's revenue-sharing model introduced after the House v. NCAA settlement, HBCU Gameday's Steven J. Gaither reported. A portion of each ticket sold will now directly benefit Spartan student-athletes.
"Our decision emphasizes Norfolk State's commitment to our student-athletes," said Director of Athletics Dr. Melody Webb. "By adopting this model, we're not only staying competitive, we're helping our athletes thrive."
This marks the first time in school history that fans will financially support athletes through ticket purchases, Gaither reported.
"The Spartans averaged 14,544 fans per home game in 2024, leading the MEAC [Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference] for a second straight year," Gaither wrote. "With Vick at the helm, those numbers could rise even higher."
