1. Man coached on one leg after having his toes amputated. 2. He donated part of his salary and collaborated with Walmart to get them a new stadium. (They previously had to play on local HS fields some games because their field was so bad) 3. He leveraged his relationship with Under Armour and now JSU has as many uniform variants as any team not named Oregon. 4. His son de-committed from FAU to play at JSU. 5. He got Travis Hunter, who was a top 2 recruit, to choose JSU over FSU (Deion's Alma mater btw). Travis Hunter and Shadeur are likely going to Colorado. 6. He's the first coach to go straight from a HBCU job to a power 5 gig. 7. He coached their first undefeated season.
@@ljgil850 right! They broke into his car and office more than once and stole his stuff! I'd leave too. He held up his end of the bargain, he EARNED his way out
If WE don’t continue to show the same exact energy to JSU and HBCUs in general after Primes departure that’s on US not him! He laid EXCELLENT foundation! Don’t stop telling your kids to go to HBCUs! Make donations go to the games! Because if we were doing it long before he got there he wouldn’t have thought about leaving to make 25 times his current contract because JSU or another HBCU could’ve attempted to match it or at least get close!
What foundation was that? The ONE time ESPN visit, the top recruits who just left, the stadium they cant afford anymore, the 60 million dollar real estate investment project that will now be cancelled?
Nothing he did was sustainable. ESPN isnt coming back The top players just left and the ones who were coming next year just said they are going to Colorado. He left before the job was done on a way it can last. This whole JSU thing was self serving NOT for the culture. He COULDN'T get a job at a PWI, they had just passed him over for three jobs before JSU took a chance on him. One of the reasons he couldn't get a job was because he didnt have a college degree and guess who fast tracked his college credits? The HBCU! He claimed to want to help Blsck kids then went to a school with 2 percent black students. NO ONE thought he would be there for a decade, they did expect him to be around for a full recruiting cycle and see at least ONE kid graduate. Also the bigger institutions saw the HBCU schools taking "their " talent so what did the do? They took the biggest influence of that switch and removed it by doing what they always do..give him a job and some "status". Its so many layers than just oh he wanted to get a new job Coaching.
Thank you. All of the attention is gone. What he did is because he is PRIME. There is no blueprint HE IS PRIME. He talked "we good enough" then elevated is PWI.
@@robertwooden8171 None of these deals mentioned multi year deal or multi year investment. And to say he left for the money is a cop out because he came in KNOWING the money wasnt there.
@@ericwilliams1023 ... Under Armour, American Airlines, and the ESPN media deal (for all SWAC games) are multi-year deals, But the way he left and his rhetoric was messed up.
❤️🖤💚 From what I've read DEION went above and beyond and came DEEP out of pocket during his years at that HBCU. Seems to me like he shouldn't be punished for moving onward and upwards. 🤷🏾♀️
@@sachagourdin - My comment was in response to those that are calling him a sellout. I do NOT automatically equate moving into predominantly white spaces as moving up. I equate going from receiving a 1.2 million dollar contract to a 5 million dollar contract as moving up because his salary has literally increased/went "up" (once Colorado gets all his money together 😄). 😊
I think the argument is more about the realization that with resources HBCUs can clearly be included in the conversation with the best of them. As we are consistently and intentionally underfunded, the idea that attendance (in all cases) across HBCUs was growing exponentially wasn't accepted well amongst larger institutions. I don't believe anyone thought he would stay forever, we just want to make sure this isn't just a trend. He absolutely went above and beyond, but let's just keep that same energy and keep our HBCUs growing and flourishing!
Yep! And that means all the folks dragging him need to be chipping in! Saw a video yesterday with someone throwing all kinds of dirt on Deion’s name, then when asked what He does for HBCUs his response was not a dog gone thing!!
I'm happy for coach Prime! He completed changed the culture at JSU, upgraded the facilities, brought in sponsors so the young men can dress in suits, plus brought national attention to HBCUs. Plus he said it best, you either get terminated or elevated as a coach so why not elevate when you're already on top. Salute to Deion 👏🏾
Yes, Deion shined a light on HBCUs! The issue for most is the disconnect in the messaging- his message was HBCU schools can at some point become competitive programs if top athletes and people of color support the schools. The best talent should come to HBCUs ….. Now he is leaving the HBCU and taking the top talent he recruited with him. Will networks continue to show JSU ??
The last 5 minutes are top tier. I love us black people. Angel: "One of my friend's is an exec producer" Kev: "Judge Matthis? Get me on there" Angel: "I'll tell him"
So while everybody's jumping on the "I'm not hatin", "oh I support Deion" bandwagon I'm just gone be honest. I understand why some black people feel a way. As some one who attended an HBCU our institutions are viewed as 2nd tier and we don't have/get as many resources as PWIs. So when Deion entered the HBCU circle and brought attention that I've never seen in my life time we were thrilled! The future looked promising. Maybe other retired athletes would seek coaching jobs at HBCUs ...maybe other HBCUs would be able to recruit 5 and 4a athletes ...therefore providing revenue for our own institutions... building up our own schools. ..and then this happens. I think theres disappointment for what couldve been. No body was expecting him to stay forever but it still feels like the beginning and we're disappointed. I think black people feel like we get used to build/form something and then when something comes along that's "better" it's peice out ✌🏾. I don't think all the attention/coverage will continue now that he's gone. Proud of him because I know he'll do well but what about HBCUs. Just being honest
Yea I feel you but the alumni need to step up as well. We need to do our part to donate and support the schools so they can get more resources. PWIs have boosters and alumni support. They sell out every games like 80k to 100k. Only time we may sell out a stadium is homecoming and the classics. Just saying. Instead of getting upset and complaining how about getting together to support our schools. I was in the band for a school in the SWAC have donated to the band because I understand the struggles but honestly never thought about the athletics side.
For me it's a wait and see on the Sanders move: of course he's his own man and he can do what he wants when he wants. However, him moving on isn't as simple as if Kevin got a big movie role and had to step away. It's more akin to if Kevin, after pitching his dream "for us" to Stage Krew and getting community investment recruting all of this new to believe in this dream; recruiting talent to KevonStage Studios based on what he can do with his personal power, influence, and access; those ppl had to sign commitments to the studio/LLC that may not be severable; and then Kevin announces that he and his top team (e.g., Kev, Josh, Melissa, head of production, etc) are pulling out of KevonStage studios. The company remains, but with a lot less juice and safety net to grow. It's more akin to if a showrunner or executive producer and her core team role out from a smaller network (after hyping up ppl with less $$/access to bet on them), then hops to NBC/Peacock or Sony. It's of course great for him, and could open up doors for a few others, but it would be false to pretend that his leaving will not materially hurt Jackson State University (community, athletic dept, individual student athletes that he promised grammamma he'd take care of).
Well said. People are talking as if he solved the problem, or everything's fine now. We'll see, though I haven't heard of these amazing strides until the person who apparently did it is leaving.
As a Graduate of JSU & currently living in the Jackson Metro Area…. WE ARE NOT MAD HE IS LEAVING! We are in our feelings about HOW he did it! - We are 12-0 1st time in school history, we win SWAC championship at home and Coach Prime doesn’t do the after game press conference. - During the trophy presentation He literally snatches Tracy his girlfriend as she is hugging someone ( there is Tik Tok video) and he is yelling Let’s go! Let’s hurry up. - yea he did have a talk to HIS players after the game with cameras rolling 👀 - WE simply wanted the players a to have their recognition but he made the moment all about him! - YES coach’s leave abruptly all the time. This Deion PRIMETIME Sanders, IF he wanted to, he could have told CO, let my players have Saturday, I’ll be in CO 1st thing Sunday. What was pertinent about him flying out that night immediately after a championship?!🤷🏽♀️ - Us MS folks simply wanted to send him out better than how Saturday went down & we weren’t given that opportunity. period! - As far as him being a sellout I personally don’t agree, but others have made good points & I get they feel. - We truly wish him the best and hope he open doors for other Black Coaches.
Yesss!! I'm from Jackson. My husband and I was like if he left the right way we would have did thr most. Had a parade and a party for him. But how he left just felt like a slap in thr face.
I totally agree! All this talk about Deion’s new coaching job has overpowered JSU’s SWAC Championship win! To see a video of him touring CU less than 12 hours leaving Jackson was like a slap in the face.
@@yeahriightt24 he didn’t have to rush the trophy ceremony, yelling hurry up. A simple thank JSU I’m out mic drop, coulda be cool. After all we gave him his first college coaching job, he had been turned down by other power house schools 🤷🏽♀️
I'm from Jackson and graduated from JSU. My husband and I was like if he left the right way we would have did the most. Had a parade and a party for him. But how he left just felt like a slap in the face.
Exactly! People that have no ties to J-State want to make all these accusations and what the alum did or didn't do, what the school did or didn't do. It isn't that he left, we knew he wasn't staying it is the way he did.
How he left? He is still going to coach in the upcoming championship game. Most coaches don’t stick around once they’ve signed. I know it sucks losing a coach, I’m Oklahoma alum and pissed at how Coach Riley left is hanging. Hopefully your JSU alum association can keep the momentum going and continue to grow the program.
My question is what were the Jackson State Alumni doing before Coach Prime showed up??? Did any of the Alumni care about the status of their football facilities??? Did any of the Alumni pull money together to make sure the staff was paid better?? It feels as if the Alumni showed up when it was convenient and looked around and said "Oh well. It's an HBCU, this is the way it's supposed to be." Then you have someone come in, not from an HBCU, and say "We can do better." and he made it happen with his own salary. So it seems like the indictment is on the Alumni for not uplifting the program. You can't say he left dirty when the man showed up renovated the house. Added 2 bedrooms with an extended patio, cultivated the lawn and up'd the value of your home 200k. He left it better than when he first got there. Sounds like folks just don't want to take responsibility for their lack of responsibility. It hurts when someone shows you the problem by turning the mirror around and you see yourself. It hard to admit it.
This is what we were looking for. Not an announcement at the game. Not announcing to the student athletes to get in the transfer portal to follow him. Not leaving the game in a rush to get on a plane the same day to go to your new job. Making a grand affair of it. Not down talking the school. Not leaving a plan in place since this was his purpose. Like I said it wasn't that he left it was how. ruclips.net/video/nP1oVlAeVBM/видео.html
Most HBCU alum like myself don't have an issue with him leaving. The issue is how he left and when he left. We all knew it would happen. 3 years isn't long enough to systematically change the way things are done at HBCUs. We have to put heat on the politicians to correctly fund these underfunded schools, and all the celebrities that like to hang out at HBCUs for the culture. We need them to donate. Lastly, we need to hold the presidents and deans accountable for the funds being used correctly.
Wow. Delusional. So 1 head coach was gonna change "Systematic" issues within all HBCU's!?! See, this is what our people do. We place all this mess on 1 person to resolve and when it doesn't happen then they're the problem. No "We" are the problem if we thinking this way.
Deion took the route that some teachers do…get your experience at a lower performing school with lower pay and once you get the experience, move on to another school with better pay. He used the school as a stepping stone. At least he added to the school while he was there instead of phoning it in. I knew he wasn’t going to stay a long time but I figured he would see out 1 class & leave in 4 years. However, he saw an opportunity and took it.
the real deal is HBCUs need to do their part. all this talk of no money is a convenient cop out..one thang black folks know how to do is find money. we know how to raise and pool together for what we want. idc what the white man aint giving you..we know how to go get it. if folks really want to raise the standard at HBCUs, they could. thats the only way you can keep the good ones that come in to stay. nick saban aint ever going nowhere because white folks will break their back to take care of em..
Optics maybe the same but the motivation and strategy are not. He didn’t use the school as a stepping stone. The path to a power 5 school has never been the HBCU route. There have been plenty of legendary coaches with winning records at HBCUs that never made it to a power 5 school let alone head coaching role in the FBS. Coach Prime God given talents are making room for him to continue to elevate. He’s been coaching at lower levels before JSU. He could have applied to be a position coach at a power 5 school (and made more money) and never came to JSU.
@@perk7420 Just because he’s the first to use an HBCU as a stepping stone, doesn’t mean that’s not what he did. He found a specific route that worked for him. I’m surprised by the people that are shocked that he left…He wanted a school that could pay more and most importantly compete at the highest level…Additionally, you can use an opportunity as a stepping stone and still leave it better than you found it. Which is what Sanders did.
It’s not like Colorado is USC what are you talking about- they have a losing record. Also I doubt any black anywhere would be working doing anything for free just for “the culture” you barely out here doing jobs you are getting paid for.
Nashville native here. What Angel said about TSU sending her a bill before an acceptance letter is absolutely true and happened to several of my friends who applied to Tenn State.
The problem with all these convos is we as JSU alums are being misrepresented… and he over sold what he said… we didn’t ask him to be the Messiah of HBCU football… put that on himself… we’re not mad he’s leaving game is the game but he could’ve not did all that posturing
As an HBCU grad, I don't think he is a sellout. However, I think there is disappointment in the HBCU community about when and how he left. I think most HBCU supporters knew that he was not going to be there forever, however, his "rhetoric" made most hopeful that his efforts were more of a MOVEMENT rather than a MOMENT for him. Especially, since he talked so much about how this was a mission for him and it was bigger than money. I would have appreciated if he would've at least stayed for his entire contract and saw at least one recruitment class through. He was only there for 2 calendar years (Dec 2020 - Dec 2022) which I don't think is long enough for sustainable change. He promoted that top recruits could come to HBCUs and still get into the NFL - but he didn't stay long enough to show them that it can be done. His top recruits will now go with him to Colorado. It was also disappointing how he left. The JSU players didn't have any opportunity to celebrate their championship win and their historic season. Immediately after the game they had to have a team meeting to discuss his departure and Deion was immediately on a plane to Colorado. Now the team can't even focus on their upcoming bowl game because all the talk is about Deion leaving and who is going to the portal to be with him. However, I do believe that these 2 years were mutually beneficial for both parties. Two things can be true at the same time - we can appreciate what Deion did while he was at JSU and still be disappointed that he is leaving. I wish Deion well at his new school, and I wish JSU well as they try to continue to build on the exposure that they received during his tenure.
Love the crew. I feel 50/50 on the Deion Sanders topic. I feel like he could’ve coached the kids at JSU for 5 years. I would eventually leave due to money also. But 3 years you, didn’t even stay a whole graduation class lol. But shout outs to Deion lol
I’ve been pretty vocal about supporting his moves, but you got me I didn’t think about a whole graduation class! From that perspective it is like dang! BUT with what he did in 3 years, as long as them folks at JSU and the Alums and the community don’t drop the ball, his impact should be felt for many graduation classes!
That really has to hurt for those first kids who committed specifically to him. Yeah, seeing it through with the first recruiting class would've been nice, but 🤷🏾♀️
I do see the point of those upset with Deion. The students can’t just up and leave without penalty so if a degree is four years, and being coached by Deion was the promotion for making the decision, then Deion should also have the same commitment. However, he should have really said I won’t be here forever but I will stay for the four years it should take you to get your degree from this date to this date. Now, some students are stuck at a school they didn’t want to go to otherwise. However, with the donations & the theft…I can see why a move was warranted, too.
He did say that he would listen to offers from other schools if they came to him! He was transparent. Folks just ignore or don’t seek out that part of the story. That man gave half his salary and folks couldn’t he bothered to give a DOLLAR!! No anyone mad has no leg to stand on in the argument when they’re not doing anything to help that schools prosper when given the opportunity!
@@gregharper6382 I understand what he stated. That’s not the point I made, though, and my point was still an option. Very few here, I’m sure, have positively contributed to this school yet we’re still discussing the matter. As I stated, I see both sides. Ultimately, most are not altruistic in their actions and I’m not blaming Deion for that. He has done what he was willing to do, while pursuing his goals. There’s nothing wrong with it.
To everything there's a season. Coach Prime did what he was suppose do by planting the seed at JSU. And it will be up to them to bring forth the harvest. People looking at the short-term goal while there is a long-term (e.g. NFL coach) goal that awaits him. So nice to see the crew back together in the studio.
I don't watch or understand football and Deion had me watching clips of JSU 😂 I understand he has to do what is best and what makes sense for his family above all and I respect it!
Ive become the in-family guidance counselor for all my nieces & nephews. I love my HBCUs but dealing with the admissions process & registration for them was unbearable. My nieces (twins) applied to Alabama State & never got an acceptance letter. They just magically started receiving registration paperwork about a week before move-in day but by then they’d decided to attend Auburn University so it was too late. My nephew got in to Jackson State. Move-in day was an unorganized disaster. My sister almost decided to just bring him back home & try again next semester.
I graduated from TSU I found out I was accepted during registration. My mom forced me to pack my bags for school and drove me from Atlanta to Tennessee and that’s when I learned I was accepted. I got my acceptance letter in the admissions office 🤦🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️. How unprofessional but that was my first lesson going to a HBCU. So annoying but I love my HBCU!
You ain't lying! Since I went to PWI, I hoped my daughter would be able to go to one. She applied to Bowie state and these folks did not send the acceptance letter until September 7th! Meanwhile, all the other schools she applied to let her know if she got in 2 months before she graduated. We had a few birds in the hand, so we couldn't delay enrollment to college waiting on the HBCU. I got one more kid left, so we gonna try again, but HBCU admissions gotta do better 🤦🏾♀️
I am Angel and Angel is me! Cause the University of Alabama offered me the same (full ride + room & allowance!) so I was like "Welp, Roll Tide!" And while I want so badly to get my PhD at an hbcu, I literally can't find a single one that has a program in what I want to study! The only ones I can find are in the arts or education.. the closest I can find is Howard, but the cost and location aren't sitting well with my spirit
Facts!! Same happened to me! They were slooow on the FA packet. Got my doctorate from a PWI … missed out on the “experience” but I mean… CP TIME is not where it’s at in situations like higher learning
Howard is so expensive and they give very little aid. I went to a PWI too cause the full ride was too good to turn down and I worked my butt off in HS. I remember taking a summer class at HU, so that I could decrease my credits in the fall and I was amazed at how many of the buildings were not well kept or maintained. Professors were amazing, but the students were complaining about their housing conditions, etc.
Had something similar happend to me with the paperwork Angel! Didn't get the acceptance letter, but got a letter saying that I didn't get financial aid. Went to the school that gave me the biggest scholarship.
Dassit! It all boils down to finances! How can you turn down a full ride or huge scholarship at a PWI and it's July and all your friends got accepted in May before June graduation and we still waiting on letters from the HBCU?? Then after waiting forever, they tell you that you gotta pull up with almost 30k and up per year with no aid....we would love to all go to HBCU's for the culture, but money talks 😥
Deion did an unspeakable amount of good for the culture of hbcu's overall. He never promised to stay, and also we never criticize white head coaches for bouncing around from school to school. Now, imagine how many young black men he can help get scholarships, and send off to the NFL by having a bigger stage at Colorado.
fk Colorado dude. the talent will get to the league. we DO criticize white head coaches wtf u talmbout? we criticize when they lose, we criticize when they leave. we only happy when they winning and staying.
@@jusletursoulglobaby I'm just going to start by saying you didn't properly address anything I said. You might not care for Colorado, but because Deion is now the head coach, he can help players specifically from Colorado get ready for the league. Whereas before, the players that wanted to play under him at JSU weren't getting as much recognition because it was at an hbcu, so the level of competition wasn't there. Now players that he recruits and the players that he will bring with him has the potential to get NFL attention because they would now be playing at a larger Major D1 school. Now to address the criticism of white coaches, they are criticized for losing, but they are hated by the fans for leaving the school to coach somewhere different. There's a huge distinction between being hated by the fans for coaching at a rival school and having your character called into question for leaving a school. The question of the past week and the title of the video has to do with Deion being a sellout. This is a personal character attack, which is worlds different than being criticized for losing or even hated for taking a position at a rival school.
@@jusletursoulglobaby I clarified my point and seeing as how you couldn't make an intelligent counter argument, I don't care to continue talking to you anyway. You couldn't really address what I said, so you made a few ignorant remarks. Have a blessed day.
“fair is a place for funnels cakes and pigs” 😂😂😂let that man navigate HIS career. he did what he came to do and checked off every box. (stadium, championship, and notoriety)
I went to a PWI for undergrad then an HBCU for grad and Angel ain’t lying about that paperwork maaaannnn . It was so slow. One time the lady who was supposed to be handling it was literally on vacation while stuff was piling up on her desk. I found out after visiting the office several times and someone was like “oh she ain’t here” 😂 . I’m gonna keep the name anonymous cuz Josh wants to go there 👀 lol
man i visited rutgers and that looked worse than chicago lol and they was trynna give out full rides like candy bars 💀 the issues at these schools are deep. i also visited Grambling and you can tell that its levels to alllllll that shit
Here's the thing..... That school (JSU) will never see the type of attention/resources ever again because of him leaving. There is no way the continue on with the success.
He’s taking 10 talent players and some staff with him. He built a winning team, now he’s going to strip the team down to where they were before he came. How is that leaving them in a better situation?
John Calipari still is not welcomed in Memphis 😂😂. I don't even understand why anyone thought Deon would stay at JSU. That's not this man's M.O. and it never has been. Deon has been Hollywood forever. I'm from Memphis and true story. When we got the news that Sanders came to JSU we all were asking, "For how long?". We knew from the jump this was NOT a decade move and certainly not a forever move. People are upset because Deon became a validating voice for HBCUs. Now, it just looks like he reinforcing the narrative the money is more important. The money has ALWAYS been more important to him. This is NOT new.
Crab in a barrel mentality. He put his own money to help get them a new stadium built. Used his connections with both Walmart and Under Armour to get them new uniforms and facilities. Jackson St was playing on High School football fields because their own field was so bad. Now I ask you, what did you donate?
@@Ho11is2Ho11ywood I'm not discounting what he did bring to the school. He did do all those great things. However, what is getting overlooked (and often does) is that his presence was most valuable. More than money his most valuable asset was his presence. It's always like that in the South.
Thank you Angel! He never said don’t go to PWI! He attended a PWI himself! He did what he promised and more!!! He did more than anyone has for JSU in 3yrs than anyone has done in the past 30yrs and I’ll be surprise if anyone does more in the years to come! There is no need for him to stay longer.
Yep!! Not to mention there’s plenty of us at PWIs so why can’t we also get his knowledge and care?? In the speech he gave to that new team it wasn’t just 2 or three of us in the room and like he said he bringing luggage so it’s not just gonna be a few next year! We bout to be in that thang!!
As someone who attended JSU way before Prime even thought about coming there. I have one comment i would like to state. Deion dont owe JSU or anybody else at Jax State anything. He did his job proficiently. Perhaps he had plans on staying longer. Maybe he had intentions on staying longer. Regardless, he left for whatever reason he felt was necessary. If you've ever left a situation, (job, school,church ) to change or elevate your life. Why cheer and praise someone when they do a good job and boo and complain when they leave. Ppl are allowed to move freely. Life and JSU will go on. Much love guys. #theeilove #luvdaboom #KrabTen
As a proud JSU Alum 💙 I am not mad Deion left because let’s be honest, we all knew he was going to leave one day, but it’s HOW he left JSU. Deion announced his new coaching position and flew to Colorado the exact same night JSU won the SWAC championship. No one is talking about our championship win but only about Deion leaving. And to top it all off, the season isn’t even over! We still have a bowl game to win Saturday! I understand the transfer portals opened Monday, but Deion announcing his departure when he did was disrespectful.
Dang I didn’t even know that part! That’s crazy and he bout to get all of them a real nice payday now! Which means he’s not just putting himself on but bringing folks that look like us with him so they can further their careers as well!
@@gregharper6382 exactly he said from the beginning, some of his team has been coaching with him for 15+ years, those guys werent being paid well, he invested a lot of money into the school, he said money wise he was good, but he wanted better pay for his team. Some of his team was volunteering because of their relationship with Deion, those are the perspectives ppl need to be aware of before calling him a sellout
Grown folks decisions: Coach Prime said what he was going to do at JSU (my alma mater), DID IT and is moving onward. I respect a grown man saying the positives and showing he did them. He brought a plan to win, a mindset of positives, media electricity to JSU, the city and state. It's up to the new coach to take that plan and energy to build forward and not become stagnant, to be the one to network out to companies/conglomerates for the betterment of their football program, the university and city. The positive mentality to show the winning program, make those introduction calls, follow through, get confirmation.
Don’t forget that Deion is a HALL OF FAMER. Don’t act like he’s a martyr for taking a “pay cut”. The truth of the matter is that he was unqualified to be a collegiate head coach with JSU. They degreed him, and accepted him when all the other PWIs/ESPN analyst laughed at him. He gave them two years-brought kids that he didn’t even see through their collegiate career-and left the minute his true dream became available. JSU and HBCUs alike, are tired of being used as stepping stones. Again, he’s a HOFer. It wasn’t about money, it was about opportunity, right? Well, as a HOFer, going to the weakest team in the Power 5, it looks mighty weird
Soooooooooooooooo new field, facility, uniforms, endorsements, tv spots, half his paycheck is stepping stone type stuff huh??? Lmao have a seat because unless YOU are giving half your bag to an HBCU, going to games, preparing meals, sending care packages etc you got no leg to stand on! He did more in his time there than many of us have or will ever do! Because what you and all these other folks trying to drag him could’ve done was send money to JSU to help try and match that bag he was getting or at least come close! You a bold face LIE to sit here and tell me you’d turn down a contract that would be 25 times your current one to go somewhere else!! Go watch Comedy Hype where you can enjoy him being dragged!
@@tiffanysanders848 I to ask why don't we understand everything is about money. Why should he give up an opportunity to make more money. We all do it and should not be criticized for it.
@@rhonda9275 I have no problem with him making more money. But he repeatedly represented himself as a being interested and lifting up HBCU’s and he left us high and dry and depleted (he took over 10 players with him) for one of the yt-est schools in the country. If he had not been saying all that , I for one wouldn’t have one problem with his move. But he didn’t and now I see him for the opportunist he is. He is a slime ball salesman. Trying to gaslight us. #CoachSlime
Deion literally told us he was going to be moving on, never promised to be at Jackson forever and also showed lots of athletes going to an HBCU was a legit option
I think if Deion would've stayed long enough to get some of his HS recruits drafted then more athletes would consider HBCUs as an option in the future. It will be interesting to see if we will continue to see any shift of top athletes going to HBCUs. I hope so!
From and actual JSU graduate…. I understand going ti a better situation and securing that bag, however you and many people around the country do. Ot understand the FALSE HOPE that was dangerously instilled in the University and the city!… He proposed many many future plans that without his notoriety would be a serious financial gamble upon an already estranged financial situation. You had us pull out of the Southern Heritage Classic, which was a major pay day for OUR University’s programs, and left us empty handed. SO in long story and short answer….. YES!
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As a JSU Alum, I'm proud of what Prime did for both THEE Jackson State and all of HBCUs. I'm glad for his opportunity and advancement. My issue is that he left and never said anything to the community that backed him. It felt like he snuck out the backdoor at our highest point. As my mom would say, "He let the streets beat him home," because as we were sitting and celebrating winning the SWAC championship, our phones were blowing up that "our" coach wasn't going to be our coach at the end of the game. No warning, no press conference, no chance to cope with him preparing to leave. And on top of that, he's taking most of the better players with him. So there's definitely a feeling of betrayal.
I made the CHOICE to pay a little more and pass on a full scholarship just to go to a HBCU; So I feel equipped to slander Deon. The fact of the matter is in order for African American institutions to compete with whites, the Black/African community has to stand on principle and be okay with paying a little more or getting a little less until those AA institutions are on a level playing field. Deon talked a good game but at the end of the day it was all about money. Deon reminds me of dusty dudes that will date a sistah who upgrades them, then once they are on marry Becky🙄
Deion did exactly what he was supposed to do at JSU & MORE!!!! He built up their football program and the school in 3 years!!!! He never lied about if a better opportunity came, he would take it!!!! I'm proud of everything he accomplished at JSU!!!!
@johbird BINGO!!! And it wasn't until a few months ago when all the talk about Auburn and if they were to fire or keep their coach. That's when you really started seeing him change his tone cause it wasn't like that when he was speaking out about Nick Saban and Alabama lol
I ain't mad at him, he did amazing things for the school while he was there. 4 plus million/year vs a couple hundred thousand/year?? I think he did his dues and the advancement in career is awesome. Why can't we be happy that there is now a black coach at a PWI? He's gonna change up that locker room lol
@@johbird3959 okay…if that’s true (that he said something different before), HAVE YOU EVER CHANGED YOUR MIND ABOUT ANYTHING? Have you ever left a job? If not, you are a very unique person and should write a book. Coach Prime can change his mind. Further, he didn’t know he’d go undefeated this season and if he had a losing record, JSU would’ve let him go, regardless of what Deion said. You either elevate or terminate. My advice: don’t get caught up in someone else’s vision, worry about yourself and the difference you’re making.
I don’t know why people are acting like they don’t lie in job interviews: Interviewer: Where do you see yourself in five years? Me: It has been a dream to work for this company. I see myself growing into a senior level position. Who would lie and say, “Yeah I’m only going to be here a year… maybe two and then bounce!”
I’m with Angel! Deion did his job and he did it GREATLY!!! If they don’t continue that’s on them!!! He shined a light on HBCU’s. His work is done! And no Coach actually gets mad when a player graduates! They may tease but they know they will be doing better and bigger things. And Kev the Lord may have told him to go there and now the lord has told him “Well done, your work is done here”. So just because he left doesn’t mean the lord didn’t send him. C’Mon Kev
23:20 Angel THANK YOU!!!! This man is one of the greatest to Ever play he can cut whatever line he wants! And don’t get me wrong I know being a good player don’t make you a good coach Buuuuttt when you talking about Prime Time you make an exception and let him in!
It's unfortunate that people are calling Coach Prime a sellout. People leave jobs all the time for more money. They are upset because their feelings are hurt because of their expectations for him. I don't like the way he handled the situation. He could have allowed the team to enjoy their SWAC Championship & not make it about him. He could have easily waited until after the ATL game. Yes, I'm a Jackson resident & a JSU Alumni. JSU & HBCUs were relevant in our community before him & will be relevant after him. Yes he gave us more national exposure, but we will be alright! I still wish him well even though I'm disappointed in the way he did things. But he's just being Prime Time (it's always been about him). So let's keep it moving.
Last point: WE was #THEE before he came & will continue to be #THEE! Both the school & Prime benefited from this 3yr relationship. Prior to 2020 No school was checking for him as a coach. He was coaching high school. No other school would give him a head coach job. Likewise JSU got more exposure, sponsors etc. and we are grateful! Again we just in our feelings, not mad , not hating, because of how he chose to leave. It could have been handled better.
He was making 300K at Jackson State and will make over 5 million a year at Colorado. Come on now who not leaving their job for a 16x increase in pay?! Plus we need black coaches at every level. He will make a big difference in those kids lives up at Colorado.
Exactly!! SIXTEEN TIMES increase maaaaaaaaannn ain’t no way I’m not taking that! And exactly because we’ve been upset and complaining about not having enough black coaches at all levels so we get another one and we mad??
What Deion Ssanders did for JSU, JSU did for him. Noone wanted him until JSU gave him that opportunity to prove himself. His decision to move wasnt the problem. He promised more than he planned to give. JSU fans fell for it. Give JSU a minute to be pissed.
I'll fight anyone who says Coach Prime is a sellout. I wish he could've stayed longer, BUT that man has put in a lot of work and turned a lot of heads. It's OUR responsibility to show love and support to these HBCUs.
Lol thank you Angel. He is Dion Sanders.... OF COURSE he cut in line. This man had his own VIDEOGAMES! This man played MULTIPLE PRO SPORTS! From the Falcons to the Braves in the same weekend! You think he gonna be on the same waiting list as your high school coach?
As a recent JSU alum, I feel like I've heard every angle of this conversation 😂. But for real though, he sold the players and fans a dream. Deion did a lot for JSU FOOTBALL and HBCU FOOTBALL; that was the extent of what he did for JSU and I think most people appreciate him for that. I don't believe he was ever invested in HBCU's and what they stand for... he cared about football and becoming a coach. People have a right to be upset. What I don't like is snide comments being made about JSU, Jackson, and HBCU's in general. And Deion has made several of these comments since coming to Jackson State but people chose to ignore it. With that being said, I don't think he's a sellout. He's a millionaire. The rich get richer. He did what he had to do to get to where he wanted to be.
That part, that is the part people are missing. He sold the fans and players a dream, also I am a Tougaloo alum and I do attend the games before and I will after Deion.
My opinion is that Deion should’ve stayed or went to another HBCU. Let’s be clear tho, anyone who knows a teensy bit about Primetime knows that he will always put himself before all else. All that talk about Black Pride and support of HBCUs might have been his real feelings; but he did it with a calculated agenda for him not the community. He has the extremely unique luxury to not just be a Black coach (which isn’t the norm) but to be an already wealthy Black coach. Most ppl make career moves based on necessity and the financial betterment of their family. A rich person making a move to only get richer just doesn’t do it for me. His positive impact at JSU is undeniable but make no mistake his absence will have a negative impact. All he showed PWIs is that as long as the check is fat enough, they can keep HBCUs under their thumb. Talent goes where the coaching staff is best…PERIOD. Ppl buy tickets more so to see good talent than to support their team. Sooo, when the talent leaves, the money leaves with it. The only way this changes is if someone like Deion carries out the mission he started. I won’t say Deion is a sellout bcuz it’s his life to do as he chooses. What I will say is he helped HBCUs win a few battles; but he could’ve helped them win “the war”. Who knows, maybe one day he might just finish what he started🤷🏽♀️ Wow, this comment is longggg😆
As far as the thief incidentS, 🤦🏽♀️ After the very 1st game he states during the press conference that someone went in his office and stole wallet phone etc BUT it was determined that one of his staffers moved his belongs. - 2nd time someone did break in his truck and stole a boom box. Deion made a press conference on the local news asking for it back with no charges AND IT WAS RETURNED within hours 😂 SMH! Most recently someone did break the window/mirror to Shilohs truck parked at the practice facility 🤦🏽♀️ 🤷🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
Deon said if he was proposed with a better option he would take it. He said this a long time ago. He helped the school tremendously. They should be grateful. He’s done more than most!
Hey, former HBCU athlete here……..Y’all are missing the point with Deion Sanders……they all lie…….here is the difference, when Nick Saban comes and sits in my living and talks to me/my kid, we know what it is, this is a mutual partnership between two entities, I provide wins for you and I get to possibly play at the next level, I know you don’t really care about me no matter what you say…..but when a black man sits and sells you a dream, it hit different, you tend to pull the heart strings mor but YET AGAIN the point is missed because no one is actually for the betterment of black people today……this is about marketing, building a brand, and getting a bag…….it’s on you if you believe the sales pitch, stop thing everyone has good intentions, and stop using black people as a stepping stone…….ain’t nobody mad about him leaving, they mad that he came and sold a dream, HE made HIMSELF a martyr, nobody asked this man to be a savior HE DID THAT, y’all don’t realize that all these stuff that was done for that HBCU was don’t through relationships that HE had and when he leaves ALL THAT SHIT LEAVES WITH HIM, that means no more sponsorships, no more TV time slots, no more Michael Strahan, it’s back to the abyss that they think we are, black people been fighting for shit for 400 years and y’all talking about a impact he had in 3 years????, GTFOH…….but yet again, black people cant see the bigger picture, white man don’t even really mess with us that much now, we imploding at this point, and y’all making jokes about it shows why we don’t enjoy success together as a community anymore……..but s/o to Miles College, my HBCU, golden bears milean all love
Listen I was disappointed at Deion's departure but he didnt leave without setting a new standard at that institution. He has probably made more measurable strides in his 3 years as a head coach than some college presidents have over decades. But right know our feelings are hurt, so he's dubbed a villain. But after hearing more of the entire story, I was disappointed (as a HBCU grad) but in my real ADULT world, the same choices wouldve been made. .
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Prime time gives his time ! Some folks never satisfied so do your thing Deion we know I love us and our people you doing a great job! People act like they wouldn’t take another opportunity for growth cut it out
I thought he would at least stay long enough to graduate his biological kids and his recruits from JSU before moving on to a PWI. We knew he was leaving at some point but I thought he would stay a little longer. As an HBCU grad (Howard, C/O 2005) I do believe that this may hurt the possibility of top recruits going to HBCUs as kids are easily influenced so with Deion going to Colorado, top recruits will surely re-evaluate going to HBCUs where they will not receive the same attention.
Yea but that’s his decision. Black folks look infantile af crying over a man’s job decision instead of uniting economically like everybody else. The whole situation is embarrassing af.
When I heard about Dion's decision my thoughts went to the trauma this may reinforce in the players. These players are all AA and they looked at Dion as a father figure (not saying they are all fatherless but...). Dion stepped into the position of a bonus dad and left when it was beneficial to him. If any of those young men grew up w/o a dad...they experienced the loss of a father figure all over again. Dion convinced some of those young men to forgo going to a PWI, only to turn around and do the same thing... for money. I understand the business move but once again this goes to show why our community is so detached from one another. Because the 'others' know all they have to do is dangle money and our 'leaders' will switch their positions.
I get your perspective; however, He did an unspeakable amount of good for the culture of hbcu's overall. He never promised to stay, and also we never criticize white head coaches for bouncing around from school to school.
Ummmm No it goes to show that we can’t Stand to see each other get ahead! Them boys Love Prime! My parents are divorced that don’t me my dad don’t love me that just means we not in the same house no more! Them boys were taught PLENTY by Deion and if they don’t continue to use what they’ve learned from him that’s on THEM not him! Because they weren’t gonna be on his team forever anyway! But how dare Deion take an opportunity to further his career in coaching after providing a new field, facility, uniforms, endorsements, tv exposure and everything else he did! All they’ll think about is losing another dad?? Come on now! For heave sakes be happy for a black man making some coin for once! Don’t know what your current job is but ain’t no way you turning down 16 times your current pay to do the same job elsewhere because your coworkers like you!
Deion did at JSU what he was supposed to do! Shed light towards HBCUs. What a lot of people are failing to understand is he came to prep everyone there to be greater. EVERYONE…coaches, trainers, equipment managers, videographers, etc! It was his job to get his team ready for the NFL. If it takes him jumping to a Power 5 and getting them boys to the NFL, where’s the parachutes!!!
People don’t even realize that by calling him a sellout for getting that huge come up, they’re being exactly what they’re accusing him of being. Let that Black man shine. Who isn’t following the money?!
@@oihcam22 No one is being imperceptive here! However, the topic is about pwi vs hbcu's and how people perceive them! You can't run away from the elephant in the room!
Actually, no one has ever gone from HBCU to a head coach job in a power five school. He has done something that has never been done. Shilo is Dawg as well. Shilo started in South Carolina at a PWI, transferred to JSU.
1. Man coached on one leg after having his toes amputated.
2. He donated part of his salary and collaborated with Walmart to get them a new stadium. (They previously had to play on local HS fields some games because their field was so bad)
3. He leveraged his relationship with Under Armour and now JSU has as many uniform variants as any team not named Oregon.
4. His son de-committed from FAU to play at JSU.
5. He got Travis Hunter, who was a top 2 recruit, to choose JSU over FSU (Deion's Alma mater btw). Travis Hunter and Shadeur are likely going to Colorado.
6. He's the first coach to go straight from a HBCU job to a power 5 gig.
7. He coached their first undefeated season.
Thank you!! But all folks want to see and talk about his him leaving!🤦🏾♂️
and he dealt with crime..
@@ljgil850 right! They broke into his car and office more than once and stole his stuff! I'd leave too. He held up his end of the bargain, he EARNED his way out
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If WE don’t continue to show the same exact energy to JSU and HBCUs in general after Primes departure that’s on US not him! He laid EXCELLENT foundation! Don’t stop telling your kids to go to HBCUs! Make donations go to the games! Because if we were doing it long before he got there he wouldn’t have thought about leaving to make 25 times his current contract because JSU or another HBCU could’ve attempted to match it or at least get close!
What foundation was that? The ONE time ESPN visit, the top recruits who just left, the stadium they cant afford anymore, the 60 million dollar real estate investment project that will now be cancelled?
Very well said Greg!
@@ericwilliams1023 so do you think he’s a sellout?
@@DrowningAreYou nah, not at all. I DO think he is a hypocrite.
THANK YOU!!!! He literally laid out a whole blue print for them to succeed
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This is why u NEVA trust a ninja when they say "God told me...." to justify whatever move they gon make🤣🤣🤣🤣
Idk why but this makes me think about the church ladies minding their business then some dude comes along and says "God told me that you're my wife"
@@Dud512 Yep!🤣🤣🤣🤣
Kev said “Fair is a place for funnel cakes and pigs!!”That’s a word.
Nothing he did was sustainable. ESPN isnt coming back
The top players just left and the ones who were coming next year just said they are going to Colorado. He left before the job was done on a way it can last. This whole JSU thing was self serving NOT for the culture. He COULDN'T get a job at a PWI, they had just passed him over for three jobs before JSU took a chance on him. One of the reasons he couldn't get a job was because he didnt have a college degree and guess who fast tracked his college credits? The HBCU! He claimed to want to help Blsck kids then went to a school with 2 percent black students. NO ONE thought he would be there for a decade, they did expect him to be around for a full recruiting cycle and see at least ONE kid graduate. Also the bigger institutions saw the HBCU schools taking "their " talent so what did the do? They took the biggest influence of that switch and removed it by doing what they always do..give him a job and some "status". Its so many layers than just oh he wanted to get a new job Coaching.
Thank you. All of the attention is gone. What he did is because he is PRIME. There is no blueprint HE IS PRIME. He talked "we good enough" then elevated is PWI.
@@robertwooden8171 None of these deals mentioned multi year deal or multi year investment. And to say he left for the money is a cop out because he came in KNOWING the money wasnt there.
@@ericwilliams1023 ... Under Armour, American Airlines, and the ESPN media deal (for all SWAC games) are multi-year deals, But the way he left and his rhetoric was messed up.
@@treyk49 thanks for that. That was my main concern, that the deals where contingent on HIM.
@@treyk49 side note..you think Ed Reed would come Coach?
❤️🖤💚 From what I've read DEION went above and beyond and came DEEP out of pocket during his years at that HBCU. Seems to me like he shouldn't be punished for moving onward and upwards. 🤷🏾♀️
Amen! And you ain’t never lie DEEEP because lord knows my job not gettin half my salary for Nothing!!
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@@gregharper6382 right, bc your salary is all you have. He’s a HOFer, 1st ballot, that still has endorsement deals to this day.
But why do you identify moving into white spaces as a way of moving up?
@@sachagourdin - My comment was in response to those that are calling him a sellout. I do NOT automatically equate moving into predominantly white spaces as moving up. I equate going from receiving a 1.2 million dollar contract to a 5 million dollar contract as moving up because his salary has literally increased/went "up" (once Colorado gets all his money together 😄). 😊
I think the argument is more about the realization that with resources HBCUs can clearly be included in the conversation with the best of them. As we are consistently and intentionally underfunded, the idea that attendance (in all cases) across HBCUs was growing exponentially wasn't accepted well amongst larger institutions. I don't believe anyone thought he would stay forever, we just want to make sure this isn't just a trend. He absolutely went above and beyond, but let's just keep that same energy and keep our HBCUs growing and flourishing!
Yep! And that means all the folks dragging him need to be chipping in! Saw a video yesterday with someone throwing all kinds of dirt on Deion’s name, then when asked what He does for HBCUs his response was not a dog gone thing!!
I'm happy for coach Prime! He completed changed the culture at JSU, upgraded the facilities, brought in sponsors so the young men can dress in suits, plus brought national attention to HBCUs. Plus he said it best, you either get terminated or elevated as a coach so why not elevate when you're already on top. Salute to Deion 👏🏾
Yes, Deion shined a light on HBCUs! The issue for most is the disconnect in the messaging- his message was HBCU schools can at some point become competitive programs if top athletes and people of color support the schools. The best talent should come to HBCUs …..
Now he is leaving the HBCU and taking the top talent he recruited with him.
Will networks continue to show JSU ??
The last 5 minutes are top tier. I love us black people.
Angel: "One of my friend's is an exec producer"
Kev: "Judge Matthis? Get me on there"
Angel: "I'll tell him"
The attention that went to JSU while Deion was there is leaving with Deion lol I don’t think people understand that.
Yup, I am not mad at him get your money. But the attention will be gone next year!
So while everybody's jumping on the "I'm not hatin", "oh I support Deion" bandwagon I'm just gone be honest. I understand why some black people feel a way. As some one who attended an HBCU our institutions are viewed as 2nd tier and we don't have/get as many resources as PWIs. So when Deion entered the HBCU circle and brought attention that I've never seen in my life time we were thrilled! The future looked promising. Maybe other retired athletes would seek coaching jobs at HBCUs ...maybe other HBCUs would be able to recruit 5 and 4a athletes ...therefore providing revenue for our own institutions... building up our own schools. ..and then this happens. I think theres disappointment for what couldve been. No body was expecting him to stay forever but it still feels like the beginning and we're disappointed. I think black people feel like we get used to build/form something and then when something comes along that's "better" it's peice out ✌🏾. I don't think all the attention/coverage will continue now that he's gone. Proud of him because I know he'll do well but what about HBCUs. Just being honest
Yea I feel you but the alumni need to step up as well. We need to do our part to donate and support the schools so they can get more resources. PWIs have boosters and alumni support. They sell out every games like 80k to 100k. Only time we may sell out a stadium is homecoming and the classics. Just saying. Instead of getting upset and complaining how about getting together to support our schools. I was in the band for a school in the SWAC have donated to the band because I understand the struggles but honestly never thought about the athletics side.
For me it's a wait and see on the Sanders move: of course he's his own man and he can do what he wants when he wants.
However, him moving on isn't as simple as if Kevin got a big movie role and had to step away. It's more akin to if Kevin, after pitching his dream "for us" to Stage Krew and getting community investment recruting all of this new to believe in this dream; recruiting talent to KevonStage Studios based on what he can do with his personal power, influence, and access; those ppl had to sign commitments to the studio/LLC that may not be severable; and then Kevin announces that he and his top team (e.g., Kev, Josh, Melissa, head of production, etc) are pulling out of KevonStage studios. The company remains, but with a lot less juice and safety net to grow.
It's more akin to if a showrunner or executive producer and her core team role out from a smaller network (after hyping up ppl with less $$/access to bet on them), then hops to NBC/Peacock or Sony. It's of course great for him, and could open up doors for a few others, but it would be false to pretend that his leaving will not materially hurt Jackson State University (community, athletic dept, individual student athletes that he promised grammamma he'd take care of).
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Well said. People are talking as if he solved the problem, or everything's fine now. We'll see, though I haven't heard of these amazing strides until the person who apparently did it is leaving.
This. Excellent analogy 👌🏾
Thank You !!!
As a Graduate of JSU & currently living in the Jackson Metro Area…. WE ARE NOT MAD HE IS LEAVING! We are in our feelings about HOW he did it!
- We are 12-0 1st time in school history, we win SWAC championship at home and Coach Prime doesn’t do the after game press conference.
- During the trophy presentation He literally snatches Tracy his girlfriend as she is hugging someone ( there is Tik Tok video) and he is yelling Let’s go! Let’s hurry up.
- yea he did have a talk to HIS players after the game with cameras rolling 👀
- WE simply wanted the players a to have their recognition but he made the moment all about him!
- YES coach’s leave abruptly all the time. This Deion PRIMETIME Sanders, IF he wanted to, he could have told CO, let my players have Saturday, I’ll be in CO 1st thing Sunday. What was pertinent about him flying out that night immediately after a championship?!🤷🏽♀️
- Us MS folks simply wanted to send him out better than how Saturday went down & we weren’t given that opportunity. period!
- As far as him being a sellout I personally don’t agree, but others have made good points & I get they feel.
- We truly wish him the best and hope he open doors for other Black Coaches.
Yesss!! I'm from Jackson. My husband and I was like if he left the right way we would have did thr most. Had a parade and a party for him. But how he left just felt like a slap in thr face.
I totally agree! All this talk about Deion’s new coaching job has overpowered JSU’s SWAC Championship win! To see a video of him touring CU less than 12 hours leaving Jackson was like a slap in the face.
For the people mad at “how” he left what was the right way to leave? 😂
@@yeahriightt24 he didn’t have to rush the trophy ceremony, yelling hurry up. A simple thank JSU I’m out mic drop, coulda be cool. After all we gave him his first college coaching job, he had been turned down by other power house schools 🤷🏽♀️
@@oleishaedwards3797 so he gave y’all nothing since his arrival? You gave him everything and are the reason you did so well the last couple years?
I'm from Jackson and graduated from JSU. My husband and I was like if he left the right way we would have did the most. Had a parade and a party for him. But how he left just felt like a slap in the face.
Exactly! People that have no ties to J-State want to make all these accusations and what the alum did or didn't do, what the school did or didn't do. It isn't that he left, we knew he wasn't staying it is the way he did.
the way he left? He literally didn’t do anything out of the ordinary
How he left? He is still going to coach in the upcoming championship game. Most coaches don’t stick around once they’ve signed. I know it sucks losing a coach, I’m Oklahoma alum and pissed at how Coach Riley left is hanging. Hopefully your JSU alum association can keep the momentum going and continue to grow the program.
My question is what were the Jackson State Alumni doing before Coach Prime showed up??? Did any of the Alumni care about the status of their football facilities??? Did any of the Alumni pull money together to make sure the staff was paid better?? It feels as if the Alumni showed up when it was convenient and looked around and said "Oh well. It's an HBCU, this is the way it's supposed to be." Then you have someone come in, not from an HBCU, and say "We can do better." and he made it happen with his own salary. So it seems like the indictment is on the Alumni for not uplifting the program.
You can't say he left dirty when the man showed up renovated the house. Added 2 bedrooms with an extended patio, cultivated the lawn and up'd the value of your home 200k. He left it better than when he first got there. Sounds like folks just don't want to take responsibility for their lack of responsibility. It hurts when someone shows you the problem by turning the mirror around and you see yourself. It hard to admit it.
This is what we were looking for. Not an announcement at the game. Not announcing to the student athletes to get in the transfer portal to follow him. Not leaving the game in a rush to get on a plane the same day to go to your new job. Making a grand affair of it. Not down talking the school. Not leaving a plan in place since this was his purpose. Like I said it wasn't that he left it was how. ruclips.net/video/nP1oVlAeVBM/видео.html
Most HBCU alum like myself don't have an issue with him leaving. The issue is how he left and when he left. We all knew it would happen. 3 years isn't long enough to systematically change the way things are done at HBCUs. We have to put heat on the politicians to correctly fund these underfunded schools, and all the celebrities that like to hang out at HBCUs for the culture. We need them to donate. Lastly, we need to hold the presidents and deans accountable for the funds being used correctly.
The fact that you thought one man could do all of what you said is quite naive.
So yall wanted him to stay and fix all of hbcudom? Be realistic
Wow. Delusional. So 1 head coach was gonna change "Systematic" issues within all HBCU's!?! See, this is what our people do. We place all this mess on 1 person to resolve and when it doesn't happen then they're the problem. No "We" are the problem if we thinking this way.
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Kev: "Fair is the place for Funnel Cakes & Pigs!" 😆🤣😂
Deion took the route that some teachers do…get your experience at a lower performing school with lower pay and once you get the experience, move on to another school with better pay. He used the school as a stepping stone. At least he added to the school while he was there instead of phoning it in. I knew he wasn’t going to stay a long time but I figured he would see out 1 class & leave in 4 years. However, he saw an opportunity and took it.
Right perfect examples my teacher friends do it all the time because certain districts pay wayyyy more
the real deal is HBCUs need to do their part. all this talk of no money is a convenient cop out..one thang black folks know how to do is find money. we know how to raise and pool together for what we want. idc what the white man aint giving you..we know how to go get it. if folks really want to raise the standard at HBCUs, they could. thats the only way you can keep the good ones that come in to stay. nick saban aint ever going nowhere because white folks will break their back to take care of em..
Optics maybe the same but the motivation and strategy are not. He didn’t use the school as a stepping stone. The path to a power 5 school has never been the HBCU route. There have been plenty of legendary coaches with winning records at HBCUs that never made it to a power 5 school let alone head coaching role in the FBS. Coach Prime God given talents are making room for him to continue to elevate. He’s been coaching at lower levels before JSU. He could have applied to be a position coach at a power 5 school (and made more money) and never came to JSU.
@@perk7420 Just because he’s the first to use an HBCU as a stepping stone, doesn’t mean that’s not what he did. He found a specific route that worked for him. I’m surprised by the people that are shocked that he left…He wanted a school that could pay more and most importantly compete at the highest level…Additionally, you can use an opportunity as a stepping stone and still leave it better than you found it. Which is what Sanders did.
It’s not like Colorado is USC what are you talking about- they have a losing record. Also I doubt any black anywhere would be working doing anything for free just for “the culture” you barely out here doing jobs you are getting paid for.
I rarely disagree with Angel but I'm with Kev on this Deion subject
Nashville native here. What Angel said about TSU sending her a bill before an acceptance letter is absolutely true and happened to several of my friends who applied to Tenn State.
This happened to me with a PWI as well
I went to TSU TOO AND SO TRUE!
So the bill is the acceptance letter 😂. That's wild
The problem with all these convos is we as JSU alums are being misrepresented… and he over sold what he said… we didn’t ask him to be the Messiah of HBCU football… put that on himself… we’re not mad he’s leaving game is the game but he could’ve not did all that posturing
As an HBCU grad, I don't think he is a sellout. However, I think there is disappointment in the HBCU community about when and how he left. I think most HBCU supporters knew that he was not going to be there forever, however, his "rhetoric" made most hopeful that his efforts were more of a MOVEMENT rather than a MOMENT for him. Especially, since he talked so much about how this was a mission for him and it was bigger than money. I would have appreciated if he would've at least stayed for his entire contract and saw at least one recruitment class through. He was only there for 2 calendar years (Dec 2020 - Dec 2022) which I don't think is long enough for sustainable change. He promoted that top recruits could come to HBCUs and still get into the NFL - but he didn't stay long enough to show them that it can be done. His top recruits will now go with him to Colorado.
It was also disappointing how he left. The JSU players didn't have any opportunity to celebrate their championship win and their historic season. Immediately after the game they had to have a team meeting to discuss his departure and Deion was immediately on a plane to Colorado. Now the team can't even focus on their upcoming bowl game because all the talk is about Deion leaving and who is going to the portal to be with him.
However, I do believe that these 2 years were mutually beneficial for both parties. Two things can be true at the same time - we can appreciate what Deion did while he was at JSU and still be disappointed that he is leaving. I wish Deion well at his new school, and I wish JSU well as they try to continue to build on the exposure that they received during his tenure.
There’s not a Soul on RUclips and podcast alike better at ad transition than Angel!
Love the crew.
I feel 50/50 on the Deion Sanders topic. I feel like he could’ve coached the kids at JSU for 5 years. I would eventually leave due to money also. But 3 years you, didn’t even stay a whole graduation class lol. But shout outs to Deion lol
I’ve been pretty vocal about supporting his moves, but you got me I didn’t think about a whole graduation class! From that perspective it is like dang! BUT with what he did in 3 years, as long as them folks at JSU and the Alums and the community don’t drop the ball, his impact should be felt for many graduation classes!
@@gregharper6382 I totally agree. I hope that energy Deion poured into JSU continues to flourish and that more coach’s & HBCU’s follow suit.
That really has to hurt for those first kids who committed specifically to him. Yeah, seeing it through with the first recruiting class would've been nice, but 🤷🏾♀️
Exactly. Same
@@gregharper6382 Thats true too
I do see the point of those upset with Deion. The students can’t just up and leave without penalty so if a degree is four years, and being coached by Deion was the promotion for making the decision, then Deion should also have the same commitment. However, he should have really said I won’t be here forever but I will stay for the four years it should take you to get your degree from this date to this date. Now, some students are stuck at a school they didn’t want to go to otherwise. However, with the donations & the theft…I can see why a move was warranted, too.
He did say that he would listen to offers from other schools if they came to him! He was transparent. Folks just ignore or don’t seek out that part of the story. That man gave half his salary and folks couldn’t he bothered to give a DOLLAR!! No anyone mad has no leg to stand on in the argument when they’re not doing anything to help that schools prosper when given the opportunity!
Let’s be honest. It wouldn’t have mattered what he said.
@@gregharper6382 I understand what he stated. That’s not the point I made, though, and my point was still an option. Very few here, I’m sure, have positively contributed to this school yet we’re still discussing the matter. As I stated, I see both sides. Ultimately, most are not altruistic in their actions and I’m not blaming Deion for that. He has done what he was willing to do, while pursuing his goals. There’s nothing wrong with it.
To everything there's a season. Coach Prime did what he was suppose do by planting the seed at JSU. And it will be up to them to bring forth the harvest. People looking at the short-term goal while there is a long-term (e.g. NFL coach) goal that awaits him. So nice to see the crew back together in the studio.
I don't watch or understand football and Deion had me watching clips of JSU 😂 I understand he has to do what is best and what makes sense for his family above all and I respect it!
Congratulations to Coach Prime! He will make a difference wherever he lands.
Happy 20th DELTAversary Angel!
Ive become the in-family guidance counselor for all my nieces & nephews.
I love my HBCUs but dealing with the admissions process & registration for them was unbearable. My nieces (twins) applied to Alabama State & never got an acceptance letter. They just magically started receiving registration paperwork about a week before move-in day but by then they’d decided to attend Auburn University so it was too late.
My nephew got in to Jackson State. Move-in day was an unorganized disaster. My sister almost decided to just bring him back home & try again next semester.
I graduated from TSU I found out I was accepted during registration. My mom forced me to pack my bags for school and drove me from Atlanta to Tennessee and that’s when I learned I was accepted. I got my acceptance letter in the admissions office 🤦🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️. How unprofessional but that was my first lesson going to a HBCU. So annoying but I love my HBCU!
Lmao. I had a similar experience.
That's a strange HBCU, mine sent me a letter and an email a week after I applied. I know they didn't even read my essay, they said well come on then.
@@ensabahnur3104 😂
You ain't lying! Since I went to PWI, I hoped my daughter would be able to go to one. She applied to Bowie state and these folks did not send the acceptance letter until September 7th! Meanwhile, all the other schools she applied to let her know if she got in 2 months before she graduated. We had a few birds in the hand, so we couldn't delay enrollment to college waiting on the HBCU. I got one more kid left, so we gonna try again, but HBCU admissions gotta do better 🤦🏾♀️
@@ensabahnur3104 😂😂😂😂😂, they was waiting for you and said, don't worry about the essay, teacher letter of recommendation...just come on lol
I am Angel and Angel is me! Cause the University of Alabama offered me the same (full ride + room & allowance!) so I was like "Welp, Roll Tide!"
And while I want so badly to get my PhD at an hbcu, I literally can't find a single one that has a program in what I want to study! The only ones I can find are in the arts or education.. the closest I can find is Howard, but the cost and location aren't sitting well with my spirit
So proud of you sis...full ride??!! Wow...Nice! ❤❤💯❤👏🏾💪🏾
Facts!! Same happened to me! They were slooow on the FA packet. Got my doctorate from a PWI … missed out on the “experience” but I mean… CP TIME is not where it’s at in situations like higher learning
@@CrowdSpectator24 thank you 😊❤️
@@MrsNgabire You're very welcome. ❤❤❤💯
Howard is so expensive and they give very little aid. I went to a PWI too cause the full ride was too good to turn down and I worked my butt off in HS. I remember taking a summer class at HU, so that I could decrease my credits in the fall and I was amazed at how many of the buildings were not well kept or maintained. Professors were amazing, but the students were complaining about their housing conditions, etc.
Had something similar happend to me with the paperwork Angel! Didn't get the acceptance letter, but got a letter saying that I didn't get financial aid. Went to the school that gave me the biggest scholarship.
Dassit! It all boils down to finances! How can you turn down a full ride or huge scholarship at a PWI and it's July and all your friends got accepted in May before June graduation and we still waiting on letters from the HBCU?? Then after waiting forever, they tell you that you gotta pull up with almost 30k and up per year with no aid....we would love to all go to HBCU's for the culture, but money talks 😥
Deion did an unspeakable amount of good for the culture of hbcu's overall. He never promised to stay, and also we never criticize white head coaches for bouncing around from school to school. Now, imagine how many young black men he can help get scholarships, and send off to the NFL by having a bigger stage at Colorado.
fk Colorado dude. the talent will get to the league. we DO criticize white head coaches wtf u talmbout? we criticize when they lose, we criticize when they leave. we only happy when they winning and staying.
@@jusletursoulglobaby I'm just going to start by saying you didn't properly address anything I said. You might not care for Colorado, but because Deion is now the head coach, he can help players specifically from Colorado get ready for the league. Whereas before, the players that wanted to play under him at JSU weren't getting as much recognition because it was at an hbcu, so the level of competition wasn't there. Now players that he recruits and the players that he will bring with him has the potential to get NFL attention because they would now be playing at a larger Major D1 school. Now to address the criticism of white coaches, they are criticized for losing, but they are hated by the fans for leaving the school to coach somewhere different. There's a huge distinction between being hated by the fans for coaching at a rival school and having your character called into question for leaving a school. The question of the past week and the title of the video has to do with Deion being a sellout. This is a personal character attack, which is worlds different than being criticized for losing or even hated for taking a position at a rival school.
@@tootnoot1 I refocused the discussion bc what you initially wrote was wrong.
@@jusletursoulglobaby I clarified my point and seeing as how you couldn't make an intelligent counter argument, I don't care to continue talking to you anyway. You couldn't really address what I said, so you made a few ignorant remarks. Have a blessed day.
@@tootnoot1 hey friend, you cant counter when the fundamentals are wrong. I gave you the answer. copy it before you fail the class
I went to two HBCUs and have been working at an HBCU for the last 9.5yrs👩🏽🏫 I understand the struggle
God Bless you
“fair is a place for funnels cakes and pigs” 😂😂😂let that man navigate HIS career. he did what he came to do and checked off every box. (stadium, championship, and notoriety)
I went to a PWI for undergrad then an HBCU for grad and Angel ain’t lying about that paperwork maaaannnn . It was so slow. One time the lady who was supposed to be handling it was literally on vacation while stuff was piling up on her desk. I found out after visiting the office several times and someone was like “oh she ain’t here” 😂 . I’m gonna keep the name anonymous cuz Josh wants to go there 👀 lol
man i visited rutgers and that looked worse than chicago lol and they was trynna give out full rides like candy bars 💀 the issues at these schools are deep. i also visited Grambling and you can tell that its levels to alllllll that shit
@@LuckyJackson2020 lol not candy bars. I wanted to go there when I was younger too
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
The disparity in resources and staff by state legislatures is intentional.
We really want folks to sacrifice EVERYTHING without reward! Congratulations Coach Prime!!
🎯 bingo! And be big mad when people decide they no longer have to suffer or sacrifice everything to be of service!
Here's the thing..... That school (JSU) will never see the type of attention/resources ever again because of him leaving. There is no way the continue on with the success.
He’s taking 10 talent players and some staff with him. He built a winning team, now he’s going to strip the team down to where they were before he came. How is that leaving them in a better situation?
the new facilities, resources and sponsorship deals are locked in I believe
Next season the team, whatever is left will have to start from scratch. They’re going to have to try to rebuild with less talented players.
@@tabnaka are they, or are they contingent on winning, if so, he's taking the winning people with them...which I could see why.
@@ensabahnur3104 not contingent on winning. already locked in for some years
John Calipari still is not welcomed in Memphis 😂😂. I don't even understand why anyone thought Deon would stay at JSU. That's not this man's M.O. and it never has been. Deon has been Hollywood forever. I'm from Memphis and true story. When we got the news that Sanders came to JSU we all were asking, "For how long?". We knew from the jump this was NOT a decade move and certainly not a forever move. People are upset because Deon became a validating voice for HBCUs. Now, it just looks like he reinforcing the narrative the money is more important. The money has ALWAYS been more important to him. This is NOT new.
Crab in a barrel mentality. He put his own money to help get them a new stadium built. Used his connections with both Walmart and Under Armour to get them new uniforms and facilities.
Jackson St was playing on High School football fields because their own field was so bad. Now I ask you, what did you donate?
@@Ho11is2Ho11ywood I'm not discounting what he did bring to the school. He did do all those great things. However, what is getting overlooked (and often does) is that his presence was most valuable. More than money his most valuable asset was his presence. It's always like that in the South.
Thank you Angel! He never said don’t go to PWI! He attended a PWI himself!
He did what he promised and more!!! He did more than anyone has for JSU in 3yrs than anyone has done in the past 30yrs and I’ll be surprise if anyone does more in the years to come! There is no need for him to stay longer.
Yep!! Not to mention there’s plenty of us at PWIs so why can’t we also get his knowledge and care?? In the speech he gave to that new team it wasn’t just 2 or three of us in the room and like he said he bringing luggage so it’s not just gonna be a few next year! We bout to be in that thang!!
This. All of these useless rich black folk and people will shame and harm the few who actually actually reach back.
Lowkey Kev pulling a sound bite false story on Coach prime like they did with Kev on Lizzo documentary.
As someone who attended JSU way before Prime even thought about coming there. I have one comment i would like to state. Deion dont owe JSU or anybody else at Jax State anything. He did his job proficiently. Perhaps he had plans on staying longer. Maybe he had intentions on staying longer. Regardless, he left for whatever reason he felt was necessary. If you've ever left a situation, (job, school,church ) to change or elevate your life. Why cheer and praise someone when they do a good job and boo and complain when they leave. Ppl are allowed to move freely. Life and JSU will go on. Much love guys. #theeilove #luvdaboom #KrabTen
As a proud JSU Alum 💙 I am not mad Deion left because let’s be honest, we all knew he was going to leave one day, but it’s HOW he left JSU. Deion announced his new coaching position and flew to Colorado the exact same night JSU won the SWAC championship. No one is talking about our championship win but only about Deion leaving. And to top it all off, the season isn’t even over! We still have a bowl game to win Saturday! I understand the transfer portals opened Monday, but Deion announcing his departure when he did was disrespectful.
Deion also said he wanted better pay for his coaching staff, he has asked the community who made 30 million dollars for just 10% back to the college
Dang I didn’t even know that part! That’s crazy and he bout to get all of them a real nice payday now! Which means he’s not just putting himself on but bringing folks that look like us with him so they can further their careers as well!
@@gregharper6382 exactly he said from the beginning, some of his team has been coaching with him for 15+ years, those guys werent being paid well, he invested a lot of money into the school, he said money wise he was good, but he wanted better pay for his team. Some of his team was volunteering because of their relationship with Deion, those are the perspectives ppl need to be aware of before calling him a sellout
Grown folks decisions: Coach Prime said what he was going to do at JSU (my alma mater), DID IT and is moving onward. I respect a grown man saying the positives and showing he did them. He brought a plan to win, a mindset of positives, media electricity to JSU, the city and state. It's up to the new coach to take that plan and energy to build forward and not become stagnant, to be the one to network out to companies/conglomerates for the betterment of their football program, the university and city. The positive mentality to show the winning program, make those introduction calls, follow through, get confirmation.
Don’t forget that Deion is a HALL OF FAMER. Don’t act like he’s a martyr for taking a “pay cut”. The truth of the matter is that he was unqualified to be a collegiate head coach with JSU. They degreed him, and accepted him when all the other PWIs/ESPN analyst laughed at him. He gave them two years-brought kids that he didn’t even see through their collegiate career-and left the minute his true dream became available. JSU and HBCUs alike, are tired of being used as stepping stones. Again, he’s a HOFer. It wasn’t about money, it was about opportunity, right? Well, as a HOFer, going to the weakest team in the Power 5, it looks mighty weird
YES
Soooooooooooooooo new field, facility, uniforms, endorsements, tv spots, half his paycheck is stepping stone type stuff huh??? Lmao have a seat because unless YOU are giving half your bag to an HBCU, going to games, preparing meals, sending care packages etc you got no leg to stand on! He did more in his time there than many of us have or will ever do! Because what you and all these other folks trying to drag him could’ve done was send money to JSU to help try and match that bag he was getting or at least come close! You a bold face LIE to sit here and tell me you’d turn down a contract that would be 25 times your current one to go somewhere else!! Go watch Comedy Hype where you can enjoy him being dragged!
Facts… he sold a lie to JSU /HBCUs and left at the 1st opportunity. We have a right to call out his deception. It ALL was for him.
@@tiffanysanders848 I to ask why don't we understand everything is about money. Why should he give up an opportunity to make more money. We all do it and should not be criticized for it.
@@rhonda9275 I have no problem with him making more money. But he repeatedly represented himself as a being interested and lifting up HBCU’s and he left us high and dry and depleted (he took over 10 players with him) for one of the yt-est schools in the country. If he had not been saying all that , I for one wouldn’t have one problem with his move. But he didn’t and now I see him for the opportunist he is. He is a slime ball salesman. Trying to gaslight us. #CoachSlime
Deion literally told us he was going to be moving on, never promised to be at Jackson forever and also showed lots of athletes going to an HBCU was a legit option
I think if Deion would've stayed long enough to get some of his HS recruits drafted then more athletes would consider HBCUs as an option in the future. It will be interesting to see if we will continue to see any shift of top athletes going to HBCUs. I hope so!
From and actual JSU graduate…. I understand going ti a better situation and securing that bag, however you and many people around the country do. Ot understand the FALSE HOPE that was dangerously instilled in the University and the city!… He proposed many many future plans that without his notoriety would be a serious financial gamble upon an already estranged financial situation. You had us pull out of the Southern Heritage Classic, which was a major pay day for OUR University’s programs, and left us empty handed. SO in long story and short answer….. YES!
Josh I to suffer bad from acid reflux. So I started drinking 1 bottle of aloe vera a day and it really helps. It was recommended to me by a health specialist. I haven't had a flare up in two years, but like everything else. You still have to be mindful witn what you eat.
Happy Deltaversary Angel! I celebrated my 20th in Delta in April. 🔺️🐘 #23 Lambda Sigma Spring '02
As a JSU Alum, I'm proud of what Prime did for both THEE Jackson State and all of HBCUs. I'm glad for his opportunity and advancement. My issue is that he left and never said anything to the community that backed him. It felt like he snuck out the backdoor at our highest point. As my mom would say, "He let the streets beat him home," because as we were sitting and celebrating winning the SWAC championship, our phones were blowing up that "our" coach wasn't going to be our coach at the end of the game. No warning, no press conference, no chance to cope with him preparing to leave. And on top of that, he's taking most of the better players with him. So there's definitely a feeling of betrayal.
Exactly, Alum!!! 💙🐯💙
Why was I so hyped seeing Angel on a TJ Maxx commercial over the weekend.
I made the CHOICE to pay a little more and pass on a full scholarship just to go to a HBCU; So I feel equipped to slander Deon. The fact of the matter is in order for African American institutions to compete with whites, the Black/African community has to stand on principle and be okay with paying a little more or getting a little less until those AA institutions are on a level playing field. Deon talked a good game but at the end of the day it was all about money. Deon reminds me of dusty dudes that will date a sistah who upgrades them, then once they are on marry Becky🙄
Deion did exactly what he was supposed to do at JSU & MORE!!!! He built up their football program and the school in 3 years!!!! He never lied about if a better opportunity came, he would take it!!!! I'm proud of everything he accomplished at JSU!!!!
He started saying that this year, before that he was talking different.
@johbird BINGO!!! And it wasn't until a few months ago when all the talk about Auburn and if they were to fire or keep their coach. That's when you really started seeing him change his tone cause it wasn't like that when he was speaking out about Nick Saban and Alabama lol
I ain't mad at him, he did amazing things for the school while he was there. 4 plus million/year vs a couple hundred thousand/year?? I think he did his dues and the advancement in career is awesome. Why can't we be happy that there is now a black coach at a PWI? He's gonna change up that locker room lol
@@johbird3959 okay…if that’s true (that he said something different before), HAVE YOU EVER CHANGED YOUR MIND ABOUT ANYTHING? Have you ever left a job? If not, you are a very unique person and should write a book.
Coach Prime can change his mind. Further, he didn’t know he’d go undefeated this season and if he had a losing record, JSU would’ve let him go, regardless of what Deion said. You either elevate or terminate.
My advice: don’t get caught up in someone else’s vision, worry about yourself and the difference you’re making.
@@waventures855 I hear you and yes I have,but I never left anything I was doing because I felt good called me.
I don’t know why people are acting like they don’t lie in job interviews:
Interviewer: Where do you see yourself in five years?
Me: It has been a dream to work for this company. I see myself growing into a senior level position.
Who would lie and say, “Yeah I’m only going to be here a year… maybe two and then bounce!”
Exactly! People up in arms dling this fake outrage, when they know that if they were presented with the same opportunity, they would be gone as well.
I used to live in West Nyack many years ago. Glad to hear you will be performing there. I will let my friends and family know about that.
I’m with Angel! Deion did his job and he did it GREATLY!!! If they don’t continue that’s on them!!! He shined a light on HBCU’s. His work is done!
And no Coach actually gets mad when a player graduates! They may tease but they know they will be doing better and bigger things.
And Kev the Lord may have told him to go there and now the lord has told him “Well done, your work is done here”. So just because he left doesn’t mean the lord didn’t send him. C’Mon Kev
THAT'S A LIE!!!!! They (JACKSON STATE residents) didn't keep breaking into or stealing from him!!!!!!!!! LIES!!! LIES!!!!
Thank you Kelli, why is this blaming of people of Jackson the focus. Like crime doesn't happen in Colorado.
23:20 Angel THANK YOU!!!! This man is one of the greatest to Ever play he can cut whatever line he wants! And don’t get me wrong I know being a good player don’t make you a good coach Buuuuttt when you talking about Prime Time you make an exception and let him in!
It's unfortunate that people are calling Coach Prime a sellout. People leave jobs all the time for more money. They are upset because their feelings are hurt because of their expectations for him. I don't like the way he handled the situation. He could have allowed the team to enjoy their SWAC Championship & not make it about him. He could have easily waited until after the ATL game. Yes, I'm a Jackson resident & a JSU Alumni. JSU & HBCUs were relevant in our community before him & will be relevant after him. Yes he gave us more national exposure, but we will be alright! I still wish him well even though I'm disappointed in the way he did things. But he's just being Prime Time (it's always been about him). So let's keep it moving.
Last point: WE was #THEE before he came & will continue to be #THEE!
Both the school & Prime benefited from this 3yr relationship. Prior to 2020 No school was checking for him as a coach. He was coaching high school. No other school would give him a head coach job. Likewise JSU got more exposure, sponsors etc. and we are grateful! Again we just in our feelings, not mad , not hating, because of how he chose to leave. It could have been handled better.
Will there be another compilation showing the best of 2022? Please say yes 🙏🏾
He was making 300K at Jackson State and will make over 5 million a year at Colorado. Come on now who not leaving their job for a 16x increase in pay?! Plus we need black coaches at every level. He will make a big difference in those kids lives up at Colorado.
Exactly!! SIXTEEN TIMES increase maaaaaaaaannn ain’t no way I’m not taking that! And exactly because we’ve been upset and complaining about not having enough black coaches at all levels so we get another one and we mad??
We knew you wanted to be in Hollywood, Kev 😂. Congrats on your audition🤞🏾
I went to Southern University. I love my school and CONTRIBUTE!!! Unless you GIVE BACK, you CANNOT speak on this topic.
What Deion Ssanders did for JSU, JSU did for him. Noone wanted him until JSU gave him that opportunity to prove himself. His decision to move wasnt the problem. He promised more than he planned to give. JSU fans fell for it. Give JSU a minute to be pissed.
When Netflix call kev and OWN call Angel betcha they get that money and that promotion!!!!
I'll fight anyone who says Coach Prime is a sellout. I wish he could've stayed longer, BUT that man has put in a lot of work and turned a lot of heads.
It's OUR responsibility to show love and support to these HBCUs.
THANK YOUUU!!! I’m right there wit ya!! This topic got me hot lol
Lol thank you Angel. He is Dion Sanders.... OF COURSE he cut in line. This man had his own VIDEOGAMES! This man played MULTIPLE PRO SPORTS! From the Falcons to the Braves in the same weekend! You think he gonna be on the same waiting list as your high school coach?
"""Fair is a place for funnel cakes and pigs" I'm all the way dead!!!
As a recent JSU alum, I feel like I've heard every angle of this conversation 😂. But for real though, he sold the players and fans a dream. Deion did a lot for JSU FOOTBALL and HBCU FOOTBALL; that was the extent of what he did for JSU and I think most people appreciate him for that. I don't believe he was ever invested in HBCU's and what they stand for... he cared about football and becoming a coach. People have a right to be upset. What I don't like is snide comments being made about JSU, Jackson, and HBCU's in general. And Deion has made several of these comments since coming to Jackson State but people chose to ignore it. With that being said, I don't think he's a sellout. He's a millionaire. The rich get richer. He did what he had to do to get to where he wanted to be.
That part, that is the part people are missing. He sold the fans and players a dream, also I am a Tougaloo alum and I do attend the games before and I will after Deion.
My opinion is that Deion should’ve stayed or went to another HBCU. Let’s be clear tho, anyone who knows a teensy bit about Primetime knows that he will always put himself before all else. All that talk about Black Pride and support of HBCUs might have been his real feelings; but he did it with a calculated agenda for him not the community. He has the extremely unique luxury to not just be a Black coach (which isn’t the norm) but to be an already wealthy Black coach. Most ppl make career moves based on necessity and the financial betterment of their family. A rich person making a move to only get richer just doesn’t do it for me. His positive impact at JSU is undeniable but make no mistake his absence will have a negative impact. All he showed PWIs is that as long as the check is fat enough, they can keep HBCUs under their thumb. Talent goes where the coaching staff is best…PERIOD. Ppl buy tickets more so to see good talent than to support their team. Sooo, when the talent leaves, the money leaves with it. The only way this changes is if someone like Deion carries out the mission he started. I won’t say Deion is a sellout bcuz it’s his life to do as he chooses. What I will say is he helped HBCUs win a few battles; but he could’ve helped them win “the war”. Who knows, maybe one day he might just finish what he started🤷🏽♀️
Wow, this comment is longggg😆
As far as the thief incidentS, 🤦🏽♀️
After the very 1st game he states during the press conference that someone went in his office and stole wallet phone etc BUT it was determined that one of his staffers moved his belongs.
- 2nd time someone did break in his truck and stole a boom box. Deion made a press conference on the local news asking for it back with no charges AND IT WAS RETURNED within hours 😂 SMH!
Most recently someone did break the window/mirror to Shilohs truck parked at the practice facility 🤦🏽♀️ 🤷🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
Deions son went with him, he announced him as starting QB and probably a bunch of Jackson State players are coming with them too
His other son, Shilo, is the one they are talking about though. He is currently still at JSU.
Angel you look so cute with the bomber jacket and braids! It’s giving popular high school chic!
Deon said if he was proposed with a better option he would take it. He said this a long time ago. He helped the school tremendously. They should be grateful. He’s done more than most!
"Fair Is A Place For Funnel Cake & Pigs"..............This is a Word
Folks dragging him now would’ve dragged if he left now or in 10 damn years!! While they still wouldn’t have sent a DOLLAR to JSU
Hey, former HBCU athlete here……..Y’all are missing the point with Deion Sanders……they all lie…….here is the difference, when Nick Saban comes and sits in my living and talks to me/my kid, we know what it is, this is a mutual partnership between two entities, I provide wins for you and I get to possibly play at the next level, I know you don’t really care about me no matter what you say…..but when a black man sits and sells you a dream, it hit different, you tend to pull the heart strings mor but YET AGAIN the point is missed because no one is actually for the betterment of black people today……this is about marketing, building a brand, and getting a bag…….it’s on you if you believe the sales pitch, stop thing everyone has good intentions, and stop using black people as a stepping stone…….ain’t nobody mad about him leaving, they mad that he came and sold a dream, HE made HIMSELF a martyr, nobody asked this man to be a savior HE DID THAT, y’all don’t realize that all these stuff that was done for that HBCU was don’t through relationships that HE had and when he leaves ALL THAT SHIT LEAVES WITH HIM, that means no more sponsorships, no more TV time slots, no more Michael Strahan, it’s back to the abyss that they think we are, black people been fighting for shit for 400 years and y’all talking about a impact he had in 3 years????, GTFOH…….but yet again, black people cant see the bigger picture, white man don’t even really mess with us that much now, we imploding at this point, and y’all making jokes about it shows why we don’t enjoy success together as a community anymore……..but s/o to Miles College, my HBCU, golden bears milean all love
Listen I was disappointed at Deion's departure but he didnt leave without setting a new standard at that institution. He has probably made more measurable strides in his 3 years as a head coach than some college presidents have over decades. But right know our feelings are hurt, so he's dubbed a villain. But after hearing more of the entire story, I was disappointed (as a HBCU grad) but in my real ADULT world, the same choices wouldve been made. .
I know a trainer that said you should always try better eating and exercise before surgery because a bunch of her clients can't reach their goals because the surgery changed their bodies in a way that cannot be altered with exercise anymore.
“Legs hips body-ody” oh josh 😂
Prime time gives his time ! Some folks never satisfied so do your thing Deion we know I love us and our people you doing a great job! People act like they wouldn’t take another opportunity for growth cut it out
I thought he would at least stay long enough to graduate his biological kids and his recruits from JSU before moving on to a PWI. We knew he was leaving at some point but I thought he would stay a little longer. As an HBCU grad (Howard, C/O 2005) I do believe that this may hurt the possibility of top recruits going to HBCUs as kids are easily influenced so with Deion going to Colorado, top recruits will surely re-evaluate going to HBCUs where they will not receive the same attention.
Yea but that’s his decision. Black folks look infantile af crying over a man’s job decision instead of uniting economically like everybody else. The whole situation is embarrassing af.
Stay and he and family were not treated good.
When I heard about Dion's decision my thoughts went to the trauma this may reinforce in the players. These players are all AA and they looked at Dion as a father figure (not saying they are all fatherless but...). Dion stepped into the position of a bonus dad and left when it was beneficial to him. If any of those young men grew up w/o a dad...they experienced the loss of a father figure all over again.
Dion convinced some of those young men to forgo going to a PWI, only to turn around and do the same thing... for money. I understand the business move but once again this goes to show why our community is so detached from one another. Because the 'others' know all they have to do is dangle money and our 'leaders' will switch their positions.
I get your perspective; however, He did an unspeakable amount of good for the culture of hbcu's overall. He never promised to stay, and also we never criticize white head coaches for bouncing around from school to school.
Ummmm No it goes to show that we can’t Stand to see each other get ahead! Them boys Love Prime! My parents are divorced that don’t me my dad don’t love me that just means we not in the same house no more! Them boys were taught PLENTY by Deion and if they don’t continue to use what they’ve learned from him that’s on THEM not him! Because they weren’t gonna be on his team forever anyway! But how dare Deion take an opportunity to further his career in coaching after providing a new field, facility, uniforms, endorsements, tv exposure and everything else he did! All they’ll think about is losing another dad?? Come on now! For heave sakes be happy for a black man making some coin for once! Don’t know what your current job is but ain’t no way you turning down 16 times your current pay to do the same job elsewhere because your coworkers like you!
@@gregharper6382 I gave my opinion. I'm very unclear on why it bothered u enough to reply w/an essay on ur unhealed child trauma.
@@tootnoot1 Good point.
It hurts different when you're an HBCU alum
That ad transition was FIIIIIYYAAAAA!!!!!!!!
Deion did at JSU what he was supposed to do! Shed light towards HBCUs. What a lot of people are failing to understand is he came to prep everyone there to be greater. EVERYONE…coaches, trainers, equipment managers, videographers, etc! It was his job to get his team ready for the NFL. If it takes him jumping to a Power 5 and getting them boys to the NFL, where’s the parachutes!!!
I just don't think our people chasing money is always the solution.
Hbcu use to be slow on paper work, which is why I had to leave Tuskegee University in the 90s. Tuition had to be paid before starting next semester.
People don’t even realize that by calling him a sellout for getting that huge come up, they’re being exactly what they’re accusing him of being. Let that Black man shine. Who isn’t following the money?!
But why do you identify transitioning to a pwi as a "come-up?"
@@sachagourdinthey believe transitioning to a much much higher paying job is a come-up. Don’t be obtuse.
@@oihcam22 No one is being imperceptive here! However, the topic is about pwi vs hbcu's and how people perceive them! You can't run away from the elephant in the room!
Full ride Angel?? Go 'head!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯❤✌🏾
I'm glad ya'll are back in the stu.. :)
Jones said Deion ain’t SWAC. Deion said who ain’t SWAC if I ain’t SWAC and then said I ain’t SWAC
Actually, no one has ever gone from HBCU to a head coach job in a power five school. He has done something that has never been done. Shilo is Dawg as well. Shilo started in South Carolina at a PWI, transferred to JSU.
I don’t think he is a sellout per say, but he’s definitely a used car salesman. He could have been upfront and honest about his true intentions.
Happy Deltaversary, Soror!!! ❤🌹🔺🐘