Deion Sanders Coach Prime’s Emotional Reveal on His Health, Family Support & HBCU Backlash | Pivot

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A man who needs no introduction and as Channing would say, important enough that Ryan risked his life to come visit in the altitude of Colorado…yes that’s right, we are sitting down with none other than Prime Time himself, our friend and icon- Deion Sanders.

In an emotional and layered conversation covering everything from his HBCU exit, to new job at Colorado, his grave health scare, the importance of family and progression…Deion doesn’t hold back as the guys chat through many tough topics and are able to soak up the wisdom and grasp the spirit of a man willing to share his trials, tribulations as well as celebrate the wins along the way too.

Following the recent social and cultural uproar from his comments on recruitment, leaving Jackson State University for Colorado- Coach Prime is not shying away from the backlash and speaking honestly as he opens up to Fred, Ryan and Channing about the past couple months of change. In a long awaited conversation dating back to a previous exchange where Channing told Deion he didn’t see him at a HBCU for a long time because of the lack of money and resources- Deion sets record straight that it was never about money, it was always about a calling to make a difference and create opportunities. Focused on what’s in front of him and adapting to the opportunities life creates and the importance of bringing those close to him along on the journey, especially with his children.

Ryan asks Prime how HBCUs will continue to grow without his footprint and blueprint, especially after bringing 5-star players like Travis Hunter with him in his exit and how will the programs maintain that level of attention without his contributions. Deion credits his time at JSU for making him the coach he is today and proud of the foundation he built for others to expand upon and explains why he felt it was his time to move on.

Deion becomes emotional when Fred asks about the importance of community and continues to discuss family through his recent health scare. In a moment of vulnerability, Deion opens up about having no control as he battled one of the toughest things he’s ever been through and one of the scariest too, having blood clots in his lower extremities which led to amputation of two toes. Relying on those close to him, it was extremely difficult to be away from his children as Prime emotionally shares one moment with his son Shedeur which really put into perspective the effects change was having on not just him, but everyone close to him.

Being one of the greatest athletes in our era and an icon on every level, Ryan talks to Deion on how doing the physical things that made him a legend are now the things he is unable to do and how that transition has been mentally. “I hope to run again one day…that’s my goal, to be able to run,” Deion says with watery eyes, it’s the little things sometimes we take for granted who made us who we are that we no longer can do- that’s when life becomes real.

With the odds stacked against him, Deion is known for being a winner everywhere he goes and with everything he does which makes this transition to a new level, a challenging one. Ryan reiterates the importance of strong leadership and putting good people in proper places to excel and grow with him, which Deion has mastered. Close to selling out the stadium in Colorado for the first time in years, Prime talks about what it takes to build a championship program and his goals for the upcoming years as not just a coach but a father too.

Deion’s next chapter as the head coach of Colorado is being documented for an upcoming series on Amazon Prime.

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38 thoughts on “Deion Sanders Coach Prime’s Emotional Reveal on His Health, Family Support & HBCU Backlash | Pivot”

  4. Talented man and he used his talents to benefit Jackson State at the same time he used Jackson State to get “seen” by the “blue bloods” he used them for his own legacy and the future positioning of his children.

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  5. God is NOT going to break a contract! God respects the laws of the land. HBCUS have been underfunded due to systemic racism. Deion had the ability to help ALL HBCUS because he was able to shine light on the situation. Unfortunately, Deion hurt ALL three of his children because they LOVED attending JSU. Shiloh had become the sixth drum major which was unheard of! Deion hurt the players on the JSU football team because he told them they were a family! A lot of football players came from single parents homes. Deion was those players surrogate father. Deion hurt the JSU students he gave them hope and took away the hope!

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  8. I"m 58 yrs OL, Watched All History From All Leagues, Mostly College Football, NF.L, M.L.B.,NBA, College Basketball Men & Woman, Some Hockey, W.N.B.A… DEION WILL WIN A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WITH COLORADO BUFFALOS !!!!

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  11. This was such a roller coaster…

    One minute I’m like, I’d run through a wall for Coach Prime. Man is the ultimate motivator! The next, I’d never want to play for this guy, he’s full of himself and this environment he is creating is toxic AF!

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  19. Prime sir I think maybe you don’t know what you meant to the world if you think we didn’t care when you were having health problems man I grew up in a passively racist family I had several black friends at school but my grandfather didn’t know that. he loved boxing football and baseball and watching you play was the first time he was ok with me having a black idol which made him think a year or so later I was as allowed to have black friends by the time he died he had two black son in laws one of which he says was his favorite child it’s bigger than football. We love you prime

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  27. Prime is just legendary! All around Father, Counselor, and Coach to the masses! His voice, platforms have all been profound and have moved 🏔️ mountains. He's truly One With The Most High God! 🙏🏾👑💯💪🏾 Salute "The Pivot"

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  31. Every time I watch one of these interviews, I catch myself saying, “This was their best.” And every interview after that gets even better. Thank you, gentlemen. This was 🔥

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