Deion Sanders

FILE - Mississippi State coach Sylvester Croom yells to the team near the end of a 19-14 win over Auburn in an NCAA college football game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., Sept. 15, 2007. Croom had a Hall of Fame career as an offensive lineman at Alabama, and was among the first Black players to become a star and team leader under coach Bear Bryant. Three decades later, Croom became the Southeastern Conference's first Black head football coach with Mississippi State. That was 2004. Since then, there have only been four others and currently there are no Black head football coaches in the SEC. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)

Hall of Famer Croom: 'Not enough progress' for Black coaches

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 06, 2022 06:52 PM EST

Deion Sanders speaks after being introduced as the new head football coach at the University of Colorado during a news conference Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. Sanders left Jackson State University after three seasons at the helm of the school's football team. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

AP Source: Kent State's Lewis joining Sanders at Colorado

By Tom Withers Dec. 05, 2022 09:30 PM EST

Colorado athletic director Rick George introduces Deion Sanders as the new head football coach at the University of Colorado during a news conference Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. Sanders left Jackson State University after three seasons at the helm of the school's football team. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Coach Prime delivers pizzazz to college football's wasteland

By Arnie Stapleton And Pat Graham Dec. 04, 2022 08:03 PM EST

Colorado hires Deion Sanders to be its head football coach after his successful stint at Jackson State

Dec. 03, 2022 10:28 PM EST
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado hires Deion Sanders to be its head football coach after his successful stint at Jackson State. ...

Jackson State quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) drops back to pass during warmups prior to the first half of the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Southern University, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Deion Sanders leads Jackson St to SWAC title

By Tanner Marlar Dec. 03, 2022 08:08 PM EST

Jackson State coach Deion Sanders, second from right, and his son and quarterback Shedeur Sanders (2) sing the school's song following the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Southern on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. Jackson State won 43-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Colorado hires Deion Sanders to turn around football program

By Pat Graham Dec. 03, 2022 06:04 PM EST

Newly named Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze talks after being introduced at a news conference Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Todd Van Emst)

Column: College coaching color barrier firmly entrenched

By Paul Newberry Dec. 02, 2022 05:14 PM EST

FILE - Jackson State coach Deion Sanders gets his team's attention during the Southern Heritage Classic NCAA college football game against Tennessee State, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Deion Sanders confirmed Monday, Nov. 28, the University of Colorado is among multiple head coaching jobs he’s been offered.(Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian via AP, File)

SWAC rematch: Jackson State, Southern meet in title game

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 03:42 PM EST

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and his player hoist the Governor's Cup after defeating Georgia Tech in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

What To Watch: Playoff picture already close to settled

By Steve Megargee Nov. 30, 2022 01:59 PM EST

Deion Sanders says report of job offer from Colorado is true

By Pat Graham Nov. 28, 2022 03:33 PM EST

Utah quarterback Ja'Quinden Jackson, right, is congratulated by offensive lineman Paul Maile after running for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

No. 14 Utah beats CU 63-21, gets spot in Pac-12 title game

By Pat Graham Nov. 26, 2022 07:56 PM EST

Colorado interim head coach Mike Sanford, front, leads players as they arrive at Folsom Field for an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Sanford, Colorado close out year on cusp of coaching change

By Pat Graham Nov. 25, 2022 01:01 PM EST

New Auburn Athletic Director John Cohen speaks during a press conference in Auburn, Ala., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/John Zenor)

New Auburn AD Cohen hits ground running in coaching search

By John Zenor Nov. 08, 2022 02:19 PM EST

Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders glares at his players as they exit the field during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern University in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Jackson State won 35-0. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Deion Sanders forbids Jackson St from leaving Houston hotel

Nov. 01, 2022 09:52 PM EDT

Jackson State quarterback Shedeur Sanders looks for an open receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern University in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Jackson State handles Southern 35-0 on College GameDay

Oct. 29, 2022 07:30 PM EDT

California linebacker Myles Jernigan, left, pressures Colorado quarterback J.T. Shrout during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Folsom Field, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Colorado faces steep climb to return program to glory days

By Pat Graham Oct. 25, 2022 07:25 PM EDT

Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders looks on during an NCAA college football game against Mississippi Valley State in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Hannah Mattix/The Clarion-Ledger via AP)

Deion Sanders says HBCUs can be path to NFL for top players

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 19, 2022 09:30 AM EDT

Sanders, Robinson Jr. trade barbs after teams clash

Oct. 09, 2022 03:59 AM EDT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Jackson State coach Deion Sanders and Alabama State's Eddie Robinson Jr. had a tense exchange during their postgame handshake Saturday night...