FOX NFL star Charissa Thompson was close to choking up while giving a sendoff to one of her colleagues at Super Bowl 59.
Thompson paid tribute to former Atlanta Falcons legend Michael Vick’s last day with Fox following Terry Bradshaw’s retirement announcement.
The 76-year-old Bradshaw, who still has two more years on his contract with Fox, revealed that he will keep on going until he turns 80 years old, which coincides with Super Bowl 59.
The Pittsburgh Steelers icon has been a broadcasting mainstay with Fox since the inception of Fox NFL Sunday in 1994.
However, the Fox NFL analyst Vick, who has been with the network for nine years, will be heading to Norfolk State University to run its college football program.
After the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl rout of the Kansas City Chiefs, Fox colleague Thompson said a final goodbye to Vick during his last TV appearance.
“Mike, I’ve got to tell you, since I’ve been up here with you the longest, I adore you You are a class act. I love you as a person,” Thompson said at the desk at Caesars Superdome as Vick then held her hand.
“I know I speak for all of us, I’m going to get emotional about it because you’re such a good man.
“I’m really proud of the journey that you’re on.
“We can’t wait to see what you do in your next chapter.
“Our loss is their gain. We’re really excited for you.”
While next to Thompson, Vick was also alongside his Fox NFL Pregame teammates Charles Woodson, Julian Edelman, and Peter Schrager.
“I love you so much. I love you, Peter. Charles, I love you. Jules, I love you, man,” Vick told his teammates.
“Like I said, I’ll be watching y’all from afar. I’m always going to be a teammate.
“Our paths will cross again.”
The group then stood up and hugged each other as Thompson proceeded to sign off the program for the last time of the NFL season.
Vick was able to see his former team, the Eagles, end the Chiefs’ three-peat hopes.
It was Philadelphia’s second Super Bowl win in their franchise history.
Vick was known for his days with the Falcons when he was named to three Pro Bowls.
In 2009, he signed with the Eagles and led the team to a division title in 2010 while also earning the Comeback Player of the Year award and a fourth and final Pro Bowl selection.
After retiring in 2016, Vick moved into the world of punditry.
The 44-year-old will now be tasked with his first head coaching position.
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