Deion Sanders took over Jackson State’s football program as head coach in 2020. The player-turned-coach was still an enigma coming into his role. But, nobody could have foreseen the terrific team he would build in the past few years. Coach Prime has now led his team and Jackson State University to their first undefeated season ever. Following his fast rise to the top and visible leadership skills. Sanders is getting a lot of attention.
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Although, it won’t be the first time that the Jackson State Tigers have been unbeaten in their conference. However, the coach has stepped up his game this season. The Tigers are 11-0 this term, which is the best record in the Southwestern Atlantic Conference (SWAC). In addition to the coach going undefeated in a season for the first time, it is also the first time for the University.
.@DeionSanders and Jackson State finish with an undefeated regular season record (11-0) for the first time in school history 🔥 pic.twitter.com/f2S5ILQoDd
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 20, 2022
Even the fans are in awe of the player-turned-coach, who, according to the fans, is making the HBCUs proud.
Fans praise Deion Sanders
Since the end of the season, Coach Prime has garnered an abundance of positive reactions from supporters and those who see the true potential in him. Especially praising him for the attention he is bringing to the HBCUs.
I hope he stays at Jackson State and helps build that program. Maybe even bring more big names to other HBCUs.
— Purified in the waters of Lake Minnetonka (@d20yall) November 20, 2022
This fan loves Sanders for his leadership skills.
Great leader. Listening to him talk to the team makes ME wanna suit up and hit somebody. Dude is inspiring
— Kemba (@kembageorge) November 20, 2022
And according to multiple sources, even other teams have taken note of the coach. People expect him to be off to a bigger program in the near future.
Former #Cowboys CB Deion Sanders leads Jackson St. to their 1st undefeated season.
There are some big-time college programs that are expected to try to hire Prime Time.
— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) November 20, 2022
And while the fans celebrate the achievement of the former NFL DB, many people have questioned the integrity of the conference and the Tigers’ schedule.
Mickey mouse schedule
— 🚂🔨 (@Ivey4ROY) November 20, 2022
However, those who see the value in Coach Prime’s effort have come forward to defend their season.
Congrats Coach Prime. The disrespect on this thread about the program and conference is unbelievable. Hell of a season and accomplishment. Heads still not understanding what he’s trying to do. HBCU has talent, yet overlooked. He is SWAC!🐆
— Papi (@BigNY25) November 20, 2022
Following all the hate, that the team and Sanders received, even this fan could not believe it.
So much HBCU hate and it’s unreal
— BigPoppaPak (@PakPoppa) November 20, 2022
On the other hand, Coach Prime has already answered his haters.
Deion Sanders is campaigning for his team—which is currently undefeated—to get a chance at an FBS opponent in a pre-New Year’s Day bowl game:
"Why can't that be us?" https://t.co/8SQ0yhC295
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) November 10, 2022
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Charles Barkley Predicts a bright future for Sanders
NBA Hall of Fame, Charles Barkley, has even made a daring prediction about the future of the in-form coach. During an appearance on ‘The Next Round’, the NBA legend explained that he feels that there is going to be a shocking change in the SEC.
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Barkley said, “I think there’s gonna be a shocker firing in the SEC.” And he further added that, according to him, Coach Prime would be the one in line to get the job. “I know for a fact that they’re probably gonna go after Deion,” he said. It will be interesting to see the coach’s prospects in the NFL.
Watch this story: Deion Sanders gives solution to NFL’s chronic issue of lesser black coaches once and for all.
