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In the midst of all the chaos and speculations surrounding conference realignment in college football, one legendary figure, Deion Sanders, made his voice heard loud and clear. During a press conference, the former NFL and MLB star didn’t hold back as he criticized CFB conferences for being hypocritical and prioritizing money above all else. His bold comments not only shed light on the true motives behind the realignment frenzy but also garnered the approval of a 6ft 11 Boston Celtics legend.

Let’s dig deep into the harsh comments by the NFL star and the endorsement by the NBA great.

NBA champion endorses Deion Sanders for his bold take

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During a press conference, the former NFL and MLB star Deion Prime Time Sanders, the head coach of the Colorado football team, remained unfazed by the ongoing conference shake-ups. As his team, Colorado is amid a mass exodus from the Pac-12, Sanders stays focused on one thing – winning. He prioritizes instilling a winning culture in his team, even amidst the confusion and uncertainties of conference realignment. For him, the noise of team movements and conference changes is a mere distraction from his primary goal.

He wants to turn around a struggling football program. He said, “I don’t care what conference or who are we playing against, we’re trying to win“.

Sanders’ unwavering commitment to winning and staying focused on the game earned him an endorsement from none other than 2004 NBA MVP, Kevin Garnett. The Big Ticket shared Sanders’ powerful comments on his Instagram story, showing his support for Coach Prime’s determined approach to the sport.

He added the caption, “PRime talking that talk“.

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KG always shares intriguing facts and stories on his social media. With KG backing his stance, Sanders’ bold take on the hypocrisy of CFB conferences becomes even more impactful.

Exposing hypocrisy in college sports

Sanders’ words strike a chord as he exposes the underlying hypocrisy surrounding the conference saga.

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He calls out the colleges for chasing the bag while getting upset when players do the same. Colleges eagerly pursue lucrative media rights deals and are willing to jump from one conference to another for financial gains.

Talking about Colorado’s delayed departure, the university waited for a potentially lucrative media rights deal. However, when the expected financial windfall fell short, they didn’t hesitate to return to the Big 12.

Deion Sanders’ fearless take on the hypocrisy surrounding conference realignment is refreshing. However, it is also crucial in an era where college sports are driven by financial interests.

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NBA legend Kevin Garnett endorses Sanders’ powerful message. It’s evident that the call for transparency and fairness in college sports resonates with many.

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