NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk State suffered a tough 60-10 loss on the road to Rutgers, marking the Spartans’ first road game of the season. Despite the lopsided score, head coach Michael Vick focused on how his team can bounce back, what they learned from the experience, and what fans can expect this weekend when NSU hosts Sacred Heart at Dick Price Stadium this coming Saturday. Here are five things you missed from this week’s Norfolk State Coach’s Show.
Vick’s message after the loss: “Bounce back”
Vick said the most important takeaway from the Rutgers loss was to respond the right way.
“We've just got to be willing to bounce back,” he said.
The coach admitted the team made it hard on themselves early with mistakes — including two blocked punts — but praised their effort to keep fighting.
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