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For the first time since 2017, the South Carolina Gamecocks are national champions after beating UConn on Sunday night in convincing fashion. In the process, head coach Dawn Staley made history on numerous levels and Deion Sanders couldn’t help but let her know how proud he is of the legendary women’s coach. Coach @dawnstaley, I’m […]

Jackson State head coach and Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders recently underwent foot surgery which resulted in the loss of two toes. The 54-year-old spent a total of three weeks in a Mississippi hospital before going under the knife for the procedure. The whole journey was detailed on an episode of the SMAC […]

Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders is no stranger to the headlines, both as a player and as the leader of the Tigers. Sanders came under fire earlier this year for allegedly paying a recruit, which he vehemently denied. Well, the Jackson State head coach could be in trouble with the NCAA, but for a […]

The Minnesota Vikings opted for a full rebuild after they announced the Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer firings this past week. The firings of Zimmer and Spielman also brought quarterback Kirk Cousins’ future with the franchise into question. In an appearance on Barstool Sports’ The Pro Football Show, former NFL star Deion Sanders was asked […]

Deion Sanders is arguably be one of the most gifted athletes of all time. He is the only player in professional sports history to make a trip to both the World Series and the Super Bowl. After his time in both the MLB and the NFL was over, he has earned a significant amount of […]

Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders pulled off one of the biggest early signing period surprises in recent memory on Wednesday when Travis Hunter, the No. 1 overall prospect in the nation, committed to the reigning SWAC champions. https://twitter.com/TravisHunterJr/status/1471166038834356237?s=20 Hunter had previously issued a commitment to Florida State in March 2020. But after a grand […]

Jackson State recently made waves when they were able to recruit top cornerback Travis Hunter to join the Tigers program. Hunter spurned top programs such as Florida State, Georgia, and Auburn to join Deion Sanders at Jackson State. The way that Sanders seemingly swiped Hunter right from under the other top programs prompted some to […]

In a shock decision on Wednesday, the No. 1 recruit in high school football’s Class of 2022 has decided to flip his commitment. Cornerback Travis Hunter, who had initially committed to join Mike Norvell and Florida State, has had a last-minute change of heart and has decided that Tallahassee is no longer in his future. […]

Jackson State Tigers head coach Deion Sanders was looking for a unique way to send a message to his team, and he came up with just that. Sanders recruited famous Instagram model Brittany Renner to come and give a speech to the football team, and one of the focal points was the topic of sliding […]

The college football season is here at last and the games are wrapping up from the first official week. On Sunday, Jackson State–led by Deion Sanders–played against Florida A&M. The former NFL legend has been running the show for the Tigers, and he had another NFL legend on the sidelines cheering him on–former Dallas Cowboys […]

Not a few were surprised when NFL legend Deion Sanders was named coach of Jackson State last December. While Sanders sure has the acumen to steer a young squad, picking a relatively unknown program was quite unexpected from the flamboyant cornerback. But in his short time with Jackson State, the 54-year-old Sanders has immediately made […]

Jalen Green has never been shy in telling everyone why he deserved to be the top overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. However, he’s also not holding back his lack of enthusiasm as far as playing for the Detroit Pistons goes. Just recently, the Houston Rockets‘ prized rookie showed up at his team’s Summer […]

A reporter from the Clarion Ledger was blocked from covering Deion Sanders’ Jackson State squad at SWAC Media Day on Tuesday a day after he published a story on a domestic violence charge against the highest-ranked recruit in program history. Sanders didn’t want the reporter, Rashad Milligan, to cover the team because of the story. […]

Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, who also serves as the head coach of the Jackson State football program, was furious over no HBCU athletes getting picked up in the 2021 NFL Draft. Primetime took to Instagram to voice his displeasure on Monday, stating that he saw numerous players on other HBCU’s even that […]

To say that Deion Sanders’ coaching debut for Jackson State on Sunday was eventful would be an understatement. After a bizarre development of events involving a stolen wallet and phone, Sanders himself took to Twitter to set the record straight. Earlier reports stated that Sanders’ locker was ransacked during the game. As it turns out, […]

Deion Sanders’ coaching debut came without a hitch, as the Jackson State Tigers dominated Edward Waters, 53-0, on Sunday night. Unfortunately, Sanders literally got robbed of his personal belongings while he was on the field coaching. According to reports, Sanders’ locker was ransacked, resulting in the Pro Football Hall of Famer losing his wallet and […]

Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders officially took the first step in his coaching career on Sunday as he made his coaching debut in Jackson State’s season opener. Sanders had more than a few well-wishers prior to his first game as a head coach, with perhaps none more memorable than that from his former […]

Deion Sanders chose to accept a head coaching job at Jackson State University — an HBCU — and it appears his son will be following him. Despite having offers from multiple big-name colleges, Deion’s son, Shedeur Sanders, has committed to Jackson State. Deion Sanders’ son Shedeur commits to play at HBCU Jackson State 🔥 @brgridiron […]

Pro Football Hall of Famer and former NFL star Deion Sanders is taking a new road as he was recently named to be the new head coach of the Jackson State University football team. His hiring eventually created a buzz on social media, as he reportedly declined other offers to coach. A former teammate in […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward and three-time NBA champion LeBron James says NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders looked like Prince Akeem from Coming to America during his introductory press conference at Jackson State on Monday. My guy showed up like Prince Akeem when he came to America!! Love to see it! @DeionSanders 🐐! […]

Pro Football Hall of Famer and former NFL star Deion Sanders is now turning a new leaf and taking his talents to a head coaching job. According to a source familiar with the situation via the Clarion Ledger, the 53-year old will now serve as the head tactician of Jackson State University, a public university […]

Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders earned backlash from the public when he posted his take on the recent opt-outs of NFL players. The growing number of football players who have chosen to opt-out of the 2020 season was mostly due to health and safety concerns amidst the pandemic. The 8th-time Pro Bowler expressed […]

Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders is not happy at players who chose to opt out of the 2020 NFL season. In a Twitter post, the 52-year old slammed all players who opted out of their respective campaigns, noting that the league will continue and play the season with or without them. “All Players OPTING out in […]

Deion Sanders was one of the best cornerbacks in NFL history. He also had tremendous swagger and style on the gridiron. “Primetime” became just as renowned for his brash talk on the field and his high-stepping end zone celebrations as he was for the tremendous physical gifts that made him so effective. Of course, there […]

The Washington franchise has had some absolutely legendary players. However, just like every other NFL team, they are not always remembered for their time with the organization. Yes, Washington has had legends. Art Monk is one of the greatest wide receivers of all-time. Sean Taylor will always be remembered as a safety everyone loved and […]

The Baltimore Ravens may have only been around since 1996, but the franchise has boasted some iconic players, including some who fans don’t associate with the team. Here are five players you may have forgotten played for Baltimore. 5. Lorenzo Neal, 2008 Fullbacks have been mostly phased out in the modern NFL, but throughout NFL […]

Antonio Brown is attempting to make a return to the NFL in 2020 despite his off-the-field antics in recent seasons. While spending time with Deion Sanders, the Hall of Fame cornerback delivered a powerful message to Brown. .@DeionSanders told @AB84 that he got lost in “Prime Time” during his career, hit rock bottom and became […]

While Tom Brady continues his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the longtime quarterback still shows a sense of pride in helping younger players grow. Deion Sanders, the former Hall of Fame cornerback, shared his reaction to Brady working out with his son. https://www.instagram.com/p/CBZU5v2hodz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Deion’s son, Shedeur Sanders, is a four-star quarterback that is entering […]

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore is the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and he has already established himself as one of the top defensive talents in the league. That doesn’t mean being compared to one of the best defensive backs of all time isn’t special On NFL Network’s “Film Session,” Hall of […]

Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders took to Instagram to proclaim his excitement about a potential Antonio Brown comeback. Sanders worked out with Brown over the weekend, saying “I know what I know and I pray u all get to see what I know about the true ANTONIO BROWN.” .@DeionSanders says he’s trying to get […]

To the surprise of fans of the Green Bay Packers, Jordan Love was the name announced by the Packers with the No. 26 pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. While it was an unpopular choice among many, legendary cornerback Deion Sanders doesn’t have an issue with the selection. “I like it,” Sanders told Rich Eisen […]

There have been plenty of teams to make crucial moves this offseason, but there’s one team, in particular, that’s caught the eye of Deion Sanders. After adding a few players to the roster, Sanders believes the Buffalo Bills are the most improved team after NFL free agency. Before NFL free agency got underway, the Bills […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Todd Gurley, who signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract after being released by the Los Angeles Rams, will be wearing the No. 21. That jersey number is the same number Deion Sanders wore for the Falcons during the first five seasons of his Hall of Fame career. During a radio interview […]

Upon signing with the Atlanta Falcons, Todd Gurley has decided to wear No. 21 — the same number that Deion Sanders wore. Despite Gurley likely choosing the number to pay homage to Sanders, the All-Pro running back claims Sanders is upset at him for wearing the same number. “Prime was hatin’ on me. He told […]

The Dallas Cowboys have won five Super Bowls and some of the free agents they have signed over the decades have been reasons why. Let’s breakdown the five best free agents signings in Cowboys history. Ray Donaldson Ray Donaldson didn’t join the Cowboys until the 1995 season when he was 36 years old, but he […]

Deion Sanders is widely considered the best cornerback in NFL history and one of the best football players ever, period. Coming out of Florida State in 1989, Sanders was viewed as a top prospect who would likely go somewhere in the top 10 of that draft, so teams with picks later on probably didn’t stand […]

Deion Sanders is known as arguably the greatest cornerback of all time. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011. Despite being enshrined in Canton for nearly a decade, Sanders believes that too many players are getting into the Hall of Fame. “What is a Hall of Famer now? Is it […]

The Dallas Cowboys are one of the most storied franchises in NFL history. There have been a lot of special players who have worn the star on their helmet. There has been a lot of debate over the years about who are the best players in franchise history. Let’s try to settle that right now. […]

Deion Sanders is the first defensive back to be named to the NFL 100’s All-Time Team, according to NFL.com. Sanders, otherwise known as “Neon Deion,” or “Prime Time,” highlights the list of the NFL’s greatest defensive backs of all time; highlights aren’t anything new to him. A Hall of Famer, Sanders ushers in the secondary. […]