DeSean Jackson and Mike Vick's programs to meet on October 30 at Lincoln Financial Field
DeSean Jackson and Mike Vick's programs to meet on October 30 at Lincoln Financial Field Former Eagles stars DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick to face off in their first year as D-I head coaches as Delaware State hosts Norfolk State at Lincoln Financial Field on Thur. Oct. 30.
In a move that should be absolute theater, former Eagles stars DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick will face off in their first year as D-I head coaches as Delaware State will play host to Norfolk State at Lincoln Financial Field on Thur. Oct. 30.
Calling it 'a potential paradigm shift for HBCU football,' Delaware State University Athletic Director Tony Tucker announced today that the Hornets will host their home game this fall against the Norfolk State Spartans at Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Super Bowl LII and LIX Champion Philadelphia Eagles.
DeSean Jackson played the most significant role in the matchup, getting moved to the Linc, and here are his comments.
'I came to Delaware State University to start a new phase of my career with a unique institution that cares about its students and is helping to transform their futures,' said Jackson. 'I know Coach Vick feels the same way at Norfolk State.
'A part of that transformation is opening our students and scholar athletes up to a whole new set of experiences at the highest level. For our teams to be playing in Philly, at Lincoln Financial Field, on the field Coach Vick and I called home for many years will be special for our players, our coaching staffs, our alumni and fans, and for HBCU culture around the country,' added Jackson.
Vick said this about the matchup.
'This is a tremendous opportunity for our student-athletes to play in a world-class venue on a world-class stage,' said Michael Vick, Head Coach, Norfolk State University. 'Coach Jackson and I made so many unforgettable memories together at Lincoln Financial Field – this stadium holds special meaning in my NFL career. I am thrilled to be a part of this historic moment and want to thank the Philadelphia Eagles, Norfolk State, and Delaware State for their collaboration to make this happen.'
Tickets and ticket packages will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, at Ticketmaster.com.
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