NFL legend Mike Vick caught in college football coaching rumor mill

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Bill Belichick has already shocked the college football world by accepting the North Carolina Tar Heels’ head coaching job, and there’s been reports of another shocking hire potentially on the horizon. 

However, unlike Belichick’s situation, there are some conflicting reports going on. 

Vick has had discussions with Sacramento State to become their next head coach, ESPN reported Monday. 

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Michael Vick at Fox Sports media day at the Phoenix Convention Center. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

The Hornets are making moves as they head to the FBS next year, while also having over $50 million in NIL resources, and they’re building a new stadium for the football team as well, according to ESPN.

Vick also told The Virginian-Pilot he's had conversations about possibly getting the Norfolk State job.

"I know how to lead and I know what it takes," he told The Virginian-Pilot.

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The Sacramento Bee, however, reported Vick wasn't a candidate for the Sacramento State job, citing an unnamed "member of the school’s athletic department" who told the paper ESPN’s report was a rumor.

Sacramento State president Luke Wood released a statement to ESPN about the Vick rumor. 

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (R) talks with former player Michael Vick (L) before a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field. (Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports)

"He has expressed interest in the position, and yes, I did meet with him about his interest in Sac State football and our athletic rise.