There are 8 article(s) tagged Deion Sanders:

• October 2022

  • Calkins: Deion Sanders to Memphis? (Hey, it’s worth a call)

    ESPN’s Pete Thamel mentioned Memphis in a podcast about the coaching future of Deion Sanders. Could Coach Prime be coming to Memphis? It’s certainly worth a call. 

    By Geoff Calkins October 27, 2022

• September 2022

  • Defense, kicking game carries Jackson State to Classic victory

    Jackson State University kicker Alejandro Mata claimed game’s MVP award while JSU’s defense continues to shine.

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    Box score: Jackson State 16, Tennessee State 3

     

    By John Varlas September 11, 2022

• June 2022

  • Eddie George anticipates memorable last meeting vs. JSU in Classic

    If Deion Sanders and JSU get their way, Tennessee State could be facing Jackson State for the final time in the iconic game. 

    By Frank Bonner II June 23, 2022

• February 2022

  • Calkins: Sure, Jackson State shafted the Southern Heritage Classic. But that won’t stop Fred Jones.

    Jackson State wronged the Southern Heritage Classic when it backed out of its contractual commitment to play in 2022. But if you think that’s the end of the classic, you don’t know Fred Jones. 

    By Geoff Calkins February 03, 2022

• September 2021

  • Southern Heritage Classic a game to remember

    The Jackson State University coach’s son had a masterful performance in the 38-16 win over Tennessee State University.

    By Steven Johnson September 12, 2021

  • Four things to watch in the Southern Heritage Classic

    Both Tennessee State and Jackson State feature numerous Memphians, and even a former Memphis Tiger.

    By Steven Johnson September 10, 2021

  • Calkins: Memphis and Fred Jones get the ‘Prime Time’ event they deserve

    It’s Eddie George vs. Deion Sanders at the Liberty Bowl. Which is exactly the matchup that Fred Jones and the Southern Heritage Classic deserve.

    By Geoff Calkins September 10, 2021

• September 2020

  • Jackson State hiring Deion Sanders ‘softens the blow’ for Classic

    Southern Heritage Classic founder Fred Jones said there is no downside to “Coach Prime” bringing flair to the game.

    By Drew Hill September 21, 2020