Deion Sanders

2022 - 9 - 4

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Four reasons why Deion Sanders and Jackson State dominated FAMU (HBCU Gameday)

The Orange Blossom Classic was anything but a classic: It was a clinic put on by Jackson State under the leadership of Deion Sanders, his coaching staff and ...

Shedeur The Great: The 2022 SWAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year displayed the full barrage of his skills in the game. He had plenty of weapons and used them all, throwing to 11 different Jackson State receivers in the game. There will have be plenty of corrections to be made in the film room as FAMU will welcome the 2021 SIAC champion Golden Rams of Albany State in six days. Sanders went 29-for-33 for 323 yards in the air. [ In the post-game press conference](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoUO2ePn7E4), Deion Sanders bragged on his analysts. It mimicked the level of activity formerly displayed by their head coach while he was at Florida State and in the NFL.

Deion Sanders loses grandmother, then son Shedeur Sanders ... (USA TODAY)

Jackson State quarterback Shedeur Sanders, son of Deion, threw a career-high five touchdown passes in a win over Florida A&M on Sunday in Miami.

“We should be a better team because of that.” FAMU outside linebacker Isaiah Land, considered the best HBCU NFL prospect, hired a lawyer to assist in his eligibility battle, according to the Tallahassee Democrat. More than 89 players signed a letter addressed to the school's president raising issues with the registrar's office, compliance department and academic advisement. Earlier this week, a state of emergency was declared by both state governor Tate Reeves and President Joe Biden after the city was devoid of running water. Those are the type of things that are happening.” Grandma was the one who taught me about the lord,” Sanders said. “Grandma was the one I stayed with when I was ignorant. We don’t expect nothing less,” Sanders said of the blowout win. Grandma was everything. Grandma was a disciplinarian. Grandma was the one who whooped my butt. Grandma was the one who took me to church.

Deion Sanders, Jackson State Tigers Defanged Inept FAMU Rattlers (CalBearsMaven)

Will Jackson State's dominance will continue in the SWAC after defanging the Rattlers?

With all levels in sync and working, who can stop the Tigers from clawing to the top of the SWAC? At this point, only Southern and Prairie View's defense could spell trouble for the Tigers. We heard Coach Prime and his son Shedeur at SWAC Media Day use the word "Dominate" in reference to the 2022 version of the JSU Tigers.

Using team translator, Deion Sanders rips Florida A&M in English ... (Footballscoop)

Both Deion Sanders and his son, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, talked plenty as JSU won 59-3.

We mean it, we live by it everyday and that’s what’s preached in the locker room and that’s what we stand for. “You Gotta understand we don’t just say we’re gonna dominate just to say it, to write it on the board. Jackson State battles Eddie George’s Tennessee State squad in the Southern Heritage Classic at Memphis’ Liberty Bowl Stadium at 7 p.m. “I didn’t know (Deion Sanders) did that. “2 got a great O-line. “2 felt they comfortable.

Deion Sanders' Son Shedeur Praised by LeBron James, Twitter as ... (Bleacher Report)

Jackson State QB Shedeur Sanders - the son of head coach Deion Sanders - through three quarters against FAMU today: 28-of-31, 311 yards, 5 TD, 0 INT.

He also rushed for three scores and led Jackson State to an 11-2 record and a Southwestern Athletic Conference title. Sunday's performance doesn't come as any sort of surprise. FAMU:

• 18-of-20
• 170 passing yards
• 3 TDs
• 17 straight completions

He’s not draft eligible until 2024, but an HBCU QB hasn’t been drafted since Tarvaris Jackson in 2006 (2nd round - MIN)

Deion Sanders son, Shedeur, dominates for Jackson State in ... (Sportsnaut)

Deion Sanders son, Shedeur Sanders, threw five touchdowns in Jackson State's blowout win over Florida A&M on Sunday.

It will be fun to see this story develop as the 2022 season continues for Deion Sanders, his son and the entire Jackson State football program. Deion Sanders and Jackson State would win by the score of 59-3 en route to absolutely dominating a lesser opponent. A sophomore four-star recruit, Sanders completed each of his first 17 passes with three touchdowns, proving himself to be in a league of his own.

Game recap: FAMU football never finds its footing against Deion ... (Tallahassee.com)

As Florida A&M football (0-1) continues to return its full team via NCAA certifications, they will begin SWAC play against the Deion Sanders-coached Jackson ...

Teams warming up] [Sources: FAMU cornerback BJ Bohler WILL play.] [Sources: Jackson State wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter questionable.] [ 2:01 p.m. JSU wins toss] [Isaiah Land, BJ Bohler, and Cameron Covin are the team's captain.] [Jackson State wins the toss and defers to the half; will kickoff.] [ 2:43 [Reigning top FCS defensive player Isaiah Land](https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/college/famu/2022/06/12/famu-football-isaiah-land-details-returning-famu-final-year/7497836001/) and right tackle Cameron Covin are among the players who have been ruled eligible. Hunter will play] [The 2022 top-ranked recruit Hunter warmed up with Jackson State in full pads.] [ 2:03 The two had [attained attorney Tom Mars](https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/2022/08/30/famus-isaiah-land-cam-covin-retain-lawyer-tom-mars-eligibility-issue/7938956001/) to help reinstate their eligibility. 6:30] [ 3:54 [ 4:18 FAMU blown out by the Tigers] [FAMU never had a chance against JSU, falling 59-3 in the Orange Blossom Classic in Miami Gardens Sunday.] 7:34] [ 4:43 [ 5:21 [In game that almost wasn't, FAMU football shows resolve in season opening loss at UNC 3 takeaways](https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/college/famu/2022/08/27/famu-football-proved-why-playing-unc-opener-right-choice-willie-simmons-jeremy-moussa-xavier-smith/7842050001/)

LeBron James reacts to Deion Sanders' son going OFF with 5 TDs in ... (ClutchPoints)

Shedeur Sanders enjoyed his greatest game as a Jackson State football player, tossing for five touchdowns in a near-perfect effort to kick off the 2022 ...

Remember that as a rookie, Sanders passed for 3,231 yards, 30 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. His son Shedeur was named SWAC freshman of the year at JSU, but he hit a new level of awesome on Sunday. The performance on Sunday comes as no surprise, though. No less than LeBron James was among those who praised the young Sanders. Sanders completed his first 17 passes and took command of a very deep Tigers offense. A total of ten players caught Sanders’ passes, underscoring a balanced attack.

Deion Sanders' son, Shedeur, stars as Jackson State blasts Florida ... (Touchdown Wire)

Jackson State QB Shedeur Sanders - the son of head coach Deion Sanders - through three quarters against FAMU today: 28-of-31, 311 yards, 5 TD, 0 INT. He opened ...

He led Jackson State to its to first SWAC East Title since 2013, and first SWAC Championship since 2007, last season. The Rattlers are 0-2 in a turmoil-filled season. It didn’t help Sunday when the Rattlers faced Deion Sanders’ Jackson State Tigers in Florida.

Deion Sanders, Jackson State football learned valuable 'life lessons ... (Jackson Clarion Ledger)

By halftime the game was over. Jackson State football devastated Florida A&M 59-3 in the Orange Blossom Classic at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.

“Today was not only about correction, but protection,” Sanders said, “that is on both sides of the ball. Grandma was the one who taught me about the lord,” Sanders said. “Grandma was the one I stayed with when I was ignorant. Sanders said that he preaches dominance, and that the Tigers have gotten better as well. They do not care what the color of the uniform is or whose name is on the front or the back. Sanders acknowledged the news was not pleasant, but the Tigers had to a job to do because everyone in life is going through something. Grandma was the one who took me to church. Grandma was the one who whooped my butt. Those are the type of things that are happening.” Sophomore quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders' son, was at one point 17-of-17 passing for 170 yards and threw three TDs to give the Tigers a 21-0 lead. It is the mindset that has been the driving force of Tigers coach Deion Sanders. “Throughout the game it was an escape for a lot of people of that reside in Jackson that is dealing with this water situation.

Deion Sanders and Jackson State Provide Hope for City in Opening ... (CalBearsMaven)

Jackson State football dominated against Florida A&M in the 2022 Orange Blossom Classic, providing an escape for the city as it grapples with a water ...

More personally for Sanders, who lost his grandmother before Sunday’s game, he must deal with losing the woman he knew as the “patriarch of his family,” a “God-fearing woman” who was everything to him. [Clarion Ledger](https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/local/2022/09/04/water-pressure-exceeds-goal-at-jackson-plant-but-water-crisis-ongoing/65472756007/), city officials stated residents should have “increased water pressure” due to the increased storage levels in water tanks at the O.B. …Today’s game was not indicative of the type of team we have.” After a week of constant questions, coupled with more than 80 players penning a letter to FAMU president Larry Robinson regarding the issue, 18 of the 26 players returned for Sunday’s game. Sitting next to his father after the game, the sophomore quarterback credited the Tigers’ new offensive coordinator, Brett Bartolone, and a revamped offensive line with paving the way to his success. When last year’s starter, Rasean McKay, entered the game in an effort to bring some offensive relief, it resulted in a fumble in the first half and an interception nearly halfway through the fourth quarter. FAMU coach Willie Simmons told reporters Monday that part of the Rattlers’ assignment was to ensure Shedeur was unable to “carve up” their secondary. “But a 60 percent Travis Hunter is like a 100 percent of somebody else,” Sanders added after the game. Despite the Rattlers’ efforts Shedeur delivered a master class in picking apart a defense, finishing with 323 yards on 29-of-33 passes and connecting with 11 different JSU receivers for a career-high five touchdowns (against a team that limited him to a one-yard rushing touchdown in the last’s year OBC). FAMU’s first four of its 14 total offensive drives in the game resulted in four punts and an average net gain of seven yards. For 60 minutes, Tigers players and coaches used the game as the ultimate escape from reality: a devastating water crisis crippling the city of Jackson, leaving more than 160,000 residents without running water over the last week. The Tigers’ defense, a unit that finished second among FCS programs in ’21, was everywhere Sunday.

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