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Norfolk State vs. Delaware State: Everything you need to know about Michael Vick vs. DeSean Jackson at the Linc
The former Eagles are first-year coaches at the HBCUs and will square off for the first time Thursday in South Philly.
The Eagles might be on their bye, but two Birds alumni will man the sidelines at Lincoln Financial Field this week during ThursdayâÂÂs clash between Delaware State and Norfolk State.
DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick, who spent five seasons together in Philly, will clash for the first time as college football head coaches in the stadium they once called home. HereâÂÂs everything you need to know about the prime-time showdown between the former Birds:
Delaware State and Norfolk State will face off at 7 p.m. Thursday at Lincoln Financial Field.
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During their NFL careers together, Michael Vick connected with DeSean Jackson for 13 touchdown passes in Philadelphia.
The former Eagles teammates will meet up on Thursday, Oct. 30, coaching against one another at Lincoln Financial Field in a showdown between two prestigious Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Jackson is in his first year leading Delaware State (5-3, 1-0 MEAC), while Vick is in his first year with Norfolk State (1-7, 0-1).
"It's a hell of an opportunity to be across the field from DeSean," Vick said on Monday, Oct. 27 (via Norfolk, Virginia CBS affiliate WTKR). "That's what I respect. We've worked hard for this and we'll see how it goes."
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Jamaal Jackson: DeSean Jackson is following in the footsteps of Coach Prime
Not unlike the Delaware State and Norfolk State football players who will compete on an NFL field for the first time on Thursday, October 30, at Lincoln Financial Field, former Eagles center Jamaal Jackson's initial game on an NFL field also happened while he was playing for Delaware State, when it took on Bethune-Cookman in 2001. Coincidentally, it was also in Philadelphia, at Veterans Stadium.
"I think it's great for the schools and the programs. It gives them a lot of exposure," Jackson said. "We got a chance to play at the Vet, so it's kind of coming full circle. History is kind of repeating itself, but I guess on a grander stage, given the two coaches that are involved."
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