Jackson State hiring Deion Sanders ‘softens the blow’ for Classic
Deion Sanders — “Thursday Night Football” analyst, NFL superstar, MLB player — has been named the head coach of Jackson State University. (Bob Leverone/AP file)
Southern Heritage Classic founder Fred Jones said there is no downside to “Coach Prime” bringing flair to the game.
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Drew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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