Deion SandersJackson State football’s fabric has changed. College football fans now look at Historically Black Colleges and Universities with strong seasons and high-profile recruiting.
In a recent interview, the Pro Football Hall of Famer stated that although each sport has its challenges, there is one body of waters he won’t dip his toes in. toe in – the NFL.
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Head coach Deion Sanders of the Jackson State Tigers reacts on the sidelines against the Florida A&M Rattlers during the Orange Blossom Classic Game at Hard Rock Stadium on Sept. 4, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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Sanders said in an interview with CBS News’ “60 Minutes” he has no interest in jumping from the college coaching ranks to the pro level and the reason why is quite simple.
“It’s hard for me to coach a person that makes a lot of money that does not truly love the game that blessed me,” Sanders said. “And I don’t wanna go to jail.”
Sanders was asked why he would go prison. He explained that his passion for the game would likely make it difficult to become a professional football player.
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Closeup of Jackson State coach Deion Sanders before game vs Alabama A&M at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium.
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“Because I’m gonna jump on somebody,” he said. “I would go out at halftime with half of the team. … We’d go in and half the team would come back out at halftime. I couldn’t do it. … I just challenged a walk-on and I said, ‘Dude, you’re a walk-on. You’re supposed to be getting my attention and you chilling?’ I said, ‘You’re gonna be a walk-off if you do that one more time.’”
Sanders was asked about possible calls from Power 5 Conference schools, even though he may not want to get back in the NFL. Sanders was just two years old when he was hired as a Jackson State coach.
“I’m gonna have to entertain it. Yes, I’m gonna have to entertain it. Straight up. I’d be a fool not to,” he said.
Coach Deion Prime Sanders warms up his team before the start of the first home game of the season against conference rival Grambling State University.
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