Stephen A. on Deion Sanders saying items were stolen during his Jackson State debut | First Take

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Stephen A. Smith weighs in on Deion Sanders saying personal items were stolen during his coaching debut as Jackson State won 53-0.
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0:00 Stephen A. Smith is happy that Jackson State won in Deion Sanders' coaching debut.
1:05 Stephen A. says Sanders should have handled the incident about his stolen items differently.
2:17 Stephen A. critiques Sanders' decision to publicize the situation.
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[@kjhunt218]

Come on they stealing from Deon?! Man trying to help them out!

[@theb3stduo463]

@Green Bean, that's their mentality...

[@datsapaddlin4228]

Prime questioning his choices rn lol

[@Hapa45lolo]

Stole a i also

[@marcelmarshall4240]

@@datsapaddlin4228 You cannot help my people. We are done for. The dysfunction and degenerate behavior we show is despicable..and never-ending.

[@joeyzapata6786]

Yeah, I just don't get it.

[@Ghosttt3]

I disagree with Stephen A. Rather than hide the problem face it straight up. If he didn’t speak up it likely is never going to change. Now it puts pressure on the university and community to do something about it

[@BG33917]

I swear Stephen A has the dumbest takes sometimes

[@erikpuka2627]

Since that Terrell "Max almost Blaçker than you Stephen A" he got some death threats and caught criticism by fans so he now has to always side with every memeber of black community and the cause no matter what.Thats why he ranted about Steve Nash privileged hiring and everything.He is clearly faking it and going over the top to look more acceptable to the community.He never really moved on fron those TO comments.Thats the idea-every time a black issue is mentioned-Stephen A rants and makes it a race controversy like for ex. The JJ WATT/Watson trade situation 3 days ago.He just trying too much

[@Riles3152]

@@erikpuka2627 If that’s true, then that’s just terrible. I think Stephen A. simply cares too much what the black and white community think about his racial/social commentary. If you’re coming from a truthful, sincere and loving place, then you just have to say what you have to say and let the chips fall where they may. If people can’t at least respect your point of view even if they still don’t agree with it, then that’s more of a reflection on them then a reason to criticize Stephen.

[@youngo.g.3642]

Telling us about it isn't "Facing the problem straight up"....we're viewers and all we can do is view the situation from a far. He should have publicized the incident within the walls of JSU only. They are the only ones who were able to get his stolen goods back to him....not us.

[@Dolemite19]

😂🤣😂he got to protect the HBCUs image

[@big662]

They don’t call it Jacktown Mississippi for nothing. Security better step their game up. Can’t wait to see JSU get into conference play.

[@neala6131]

Facts they don’t know lol

[@sheltonmackey6449]

This stuff happens at white colleges two. I went to both PWI and HBCU. Stephen right it cast a bad shadow on Black Colleges.

[@Kolegate]

"Jacktown" 😂😂😂

[@neala6131]

@@Kolegate ok u laughing but wouldn’t last a min on McDowell rd

[@Kolegate]

@@neala6131 Calm down. I was just laughing at the name. Sheesh.

[@ASM1908]

Stephen “we talked last night” A Smith

[@KevyB.]

Another copycat comment. SMH

[@lmcmill5964]

Haha 😂 he’s always connected!! 🤣😂😂

[@applejm3370]

Hiding the truth is bad, regardless of skin color

[@theblackmanwholaughs6670]

It's not hiding the truth.. it's just not something that NEEDED to be public because at the end of the day what does it accomplish... It's not like the public is entitled to this information... It's not even a football matter... That's like a student athlete getting something stolen from his/her dorm.. it's not really something that's required to be a public matter... Maybe if it was one of the players that was the culprit then sure it's something that should be addressed because that player would undoubtedly be suspended or even expelled which would make it a football matter as far as the roster goes...

[@tikimurtaugh4919]

@@theblackmanwholaughs6670 if the person who was a victim of a crime feels like it needed to be public then that's on him to decide not the rest of the world. Thats what makes freedom of speech so great

[@theblackmanwholaughs6670]

@@tikimurtaugh4919 just because he has the right to say it publicly doesn't mean I have to agree with the fact that he did... I can't tell him NOT to say it... But I can express how I wish he WOULDN'T have said it... Like you said freedom of speech... I just feel like this is becoming a story for all the wrong reasons... If this didn't involve Deion Sanders and would have just been a regular no name coach at another small college that said this it would have never made headlines... No but because it's Deion at an HBCU it's a story... Like SAS said it just helps paint a negative stigma about HBCU's that the media will try to exploit hence why it made it to mainstream news outlets outside of the sports media when you know that wouldn't have been the case had it came from someone/somewhere else...

[@Profoundaj]

I agree but In this situation he should have taken his time and thought it through and perhaps even met with the perpetrator. Try to squash it and make a positive. You know he already had that incident with his boombox earlier during the workouts.

[@Profoundaj]

And hopefully he learns from this and stop carrying all that flashy stuff around with him. We're dealing with college kids, it's a whole different animal. Some people might want to steal something from him just because it's him, something like a memento.

[@TheOne_KingDavid]

I just hope JSU and the city of Jackson does not lose out on a great opportunity even it is due to a hand full of people acting rather ungrateful or just plain ignorant.

[@LetsPlayerAshe]

Handful *

[@TheOne_KingDavid]

@@LetsPlayerAshe yeah auto correct 😆 thx

[@shanewise1359]

I agree and i am from Jackson 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@TheOne_KingDavid]

@@shanewise1359 yeah...I used to live there and left due to politics and poor economic issues ruining great opportunities in that city. Jackson has a lot of untapped potential but there's just as much standing in the way of that progress. Prime example...how u have not fixed the roads until just last year that have sat damaged for literally 20+ years. 👀

[@neala6131]

@@shanewise1359 I am too

[@TheAdmiral59]

Nobody: Stephen A. Smith: We talked last night

[@youngkev4able]

This is so true 😂😂

[@_DextrsLab_]

They do so much digging for stuff to talk about and miss that the stuff was found

[@KevyB.]

Jealous much??? Enough of this type of stale copycat comment already! SMH

[@shawnsobczak9633]

You want him to hide it because it's an HBCU College you already know what we're all thinking

[@theoghambrick1765]

You got a point....

[@v_rapture_v]

Hiding it would be accepting the behavior. He did the right thing, he should let everyone know that stealing will not be tolerated. If u ignore it, it'll keep happening.

[@fooni7400]

@@v_rapture_v FACTS.

[@seanburrowes5647]

Yes they/we would prefer to hide it. Not because we accept the behavior or just want to move on but because of the media had not been a fair to black causes. We don't want to give fuel to those seeking to find reasons to dismiss the good JSU is doing right now.

[@joejohnsonpack7098]

@@seanburrowes5647 of course but in a way hiding it could also fuel the fire but I just hope they take measures for it to not happen again and hopefully this is the first and last time

[@projectrevomedia9889]

Deion need to install a security system and camera in the office

[@facesbydeenicole]

Exactly.

[@obsidian00]

He shouldn’t have to...

[@isaacjohnson7324]

No, the university needs to see Deion as an incredible asset and make sure he- and is property, is protected. JSU needs to take care of this.

[@Rivs5117]

True but he shouldn’t have too.

[@kenyattathompson6685]

@@isaacjohnson7324 Facts

[@jonathanjoyner4084]

Remember this is not the 1st time his belongings have been stolen his vehicle had been broken into before this happen so what do you want the man to do. It's very easy to say that you have handled it differently because you are not the one that it's happening to.🤔

[@tikimurtaugh4919]

Hes just upset that he called out some black kids for being a-holes thats all it is

[@KtotheG]

@@tikimurtaugh4919 Pretty much...Stephen A can be a liberal apologist when he wants to be.

[@OOTD_]

The car thing was random and could have happened in any city and any place. Once they found out that it was Prime's car they returned the item.

[@GG2002_NJ]

Exactly and he is sending a message to the University’s leadership.

[@brycerichard4005]

@@OOTD_ so it's cool to rob non famous people

[@RogueSniperGaming]

If my stuff was stolen twice within a 3 month span, I’ll be shouting it out from the rooftops too. JSU needs to step up their security

[@veranowang561]

The 1st incident was not at JSU!!! IT WAS 30 MINS AWAY

[@veranowang561]

@Matt Walker AND?

[@Unriven]

“We’re brothers” are you now?

[@christopherpatterson6932]

Naw. He had to go public. A few months ago his car got broken into and they stole his radio. Now they're going in his office too? Is he supposed to just say nothing? He needs to make it public to shame folks. He needs to let them and anyone else know that there is another way. Don't steal from your brother. He needs to let everyone know that he's not just gonna sit there and take it. He/we need people to do better.

[@user-ej2xz3lx2e]

Stephen A hates holding our own accountable. Weirdo

[@NewGibraltarPictures]

But here YOU ARE Stephen A. On camera (publicizing) IT.....even more

[@AbsentQuack]

Thats his job though, like he has an ear piece in and the producers control the content.

[@NewGibraltarPictures]

@@AbsentQuack true...but thats Deon's job too...its His belongings so he cab say what he wqnts ro the media....BUT Stephen A. Couldve just focused on the STORY..... NOT WHAT HE THOUGHT ABOUT THE ANGLE DEON SANDERS TOOK ABOUT HIS OWN BELONGINGS.

[@AbsentQuack]

@@NewGibraltarPictures Don't get me wrong, I totally get why Deion got heated, and I don't blame him for speaking out. I also get where Stephen A is coming from. His job isn't just to report on sports news, its to create a debate or a controversy over a topic to maintain viewer engagement. You're supposed to not like his take, its what keeps you talking about it.

[@47slayer]

If this happened in a non HBCU Stephen A would be shouting from the rafters. Double standards smh

[@TheDrduran73]

. He's a racist. Everyone knows that.

[@KtotheG]

Of course... Stephen A is all about respectability politics...

[@OOTD_]

If it happened at a non HBCU it wouldn't have been in the news.

[@bigcoop3717]

No Steven a Smith is a sellout, he's one of your people, nice try

[@shadowsmessage]

He wouldn’t as he would always try to not put blame on black community. HBCU or normal time doesn’t matter

[@elexiaspatterson2437]

But WHY COVER IT UP 💁🏾‍♀️😂😭😂

[@hbb7528]

Because who would go to a school that steals

[@letsgetlit2829]

@@hbb7528 so you lie? That’s not ok.

[@theblacksunannunaki7870]

@@letsgetlit2829 lol who doesn't lie for damage control it's the american way

[@S51121]

​@@letsgetlit2829 Where in his comment did you get that from? He's stating why the school would do it, not what he would do. Weird to accuse people like that

[@Mablesboy]

😂😂we shoot ourself in the foot every time.

[@kennethbrown1719]

Why is that funny though???

[@rth5406]

Totally agree! Thank you!

[@kennethhalljr2612]

I went to JSU and this really sad and embarrassing. No excuse at all and they need to prosecute that person to the max, I’m gonna need someone to pull prime to the side and tell him to stop being so lose with his stuff. This is the 2nd time this has happened. It’s nickname is Jacktown smh.

[@urbaindelva7869]

It's really sad that this happened to a man like Deion Sanders. He did not deserve that

[@erikpuka2627]

The streets don't care about what you deserve or not.He might gotten killed

[@mr.logicandfactsunapologet4926]

So who deserves it?

[@j.m.5995]

No one deserves to have their belongings taken...

[@g.v.fitmason1326]

​@erikpuka2627 , Street?😅, He was on Campus?

[@youngjaxso]

Stephen a says absolutely anything and I hate that he always puts what he would do on somebody else. Well news flash it’s a lot of stuff that Stephen A does that we just would have handled it totally different. Deion a grown man he wanted to express hisself cuz somethin bad happened to him. Pray for the man be happy for him that he got his first win and be positive.

[@LSturdy]

I believe a Individual should say what ever they want . Including Stephen A

[@misterclutchabc]

The Dallas Cowboys made a big mistake by overlooking Prime for the Head Coach Position in Dallas.

[@johnconnell4503]

Agreed

[@demetriussmith9234]

He was right to come out this isn’t the first time

[@WalterTerrell2009]

Naaaah he wasn’t. His items were in his office. I was at the game!! He needs to stop!

[@demetriussmith9234]

@@WalterTerrell2009 so because u was at the game u went to his office 😂😂

[@veranowang561]

If the country can get past those "patriots" embarrassing our country on Jan 6th, we can get past something as small as this😉😂

[@genobourn7423]

PRIMETIME does have a hill to climb! Changing the mentality there is a serious climb!

[@glenmccoy310]

Keep shining prime 💪

[@datsapaddlin4228]

Prime finna call a Coked up Michael Irvin to handle some business 👀👃🏿

[@slimrock6477]

Yes 🤣

[@nategomes1719]

Coke is a good time lol 😂 yeah right.

[@Mgezee]

I fully agree with Stephen A. I am ultimately embarrassed. This is my alma mater. It should have been dealt with privately with the Memorial Stadium security and Jackson State security. Never should have been public. On the other hand, people need to stop stealing. Period! No question about it. Take the guy to jail. Great job on the win!

[@veranowang561]

AGREED!!!

[@kidpoker1021]

Challenges don't excuse actions.

[@kjhunt218]

I agree with SAS on this one though. You still working there. Got to handle that in a more private fashion if possible.

[@Seth-iy7xp]

Sad stuff.

[@jonathang8996]

Deion Sanders is doing an NCAA dynasty rebuild rn. Jackson State will win the Natty in a few years 😂😂

[@Adam-zy9fv]

NCAA 14 style lol

[@twodogs5395]

Natty ice maybe.

[@brotherLee340]

I doubt it. Prime gone find a way to mess it up lol.

[@stevevisa6962]

Just call Jake from State Farm Hello Lol

[@BLACK70Z]

WELL LET ME STEAL THAT HAIR LINE AND SEE HOW YOU REACT!😂🤣

[@ninjarider7314]

Interestingly enough, I only know about this happenin, because of Stephen A publicizing it to me???

[@lamontspeed1480]

Thanks for saying that Steven A. Not many people see it like that.

[@jesusshuttlesworth5883]

Fast forward one year,look how they treating him because he's leaving for a better opportunity

[@jaybrock7406]

Facts!

[@annmurdock9550]

As a graduate of JSU 1984, this is shameful!!

[@DWilliams-ce8nb]

'We're brithers' LOL Then Smith disses Deion on National TV. BTW, Deion did a helluva lot for HBCU football by taking that job over many others that would have paid much more.

[@urbaindelva7869]

He did not diss him. Clearly you weren't listening

[@jimmyweathersby327]

Deion must forgot jackson got some dora swipers there🤣🤣🤣

[@THEAdmiralXizor]

This hurts... We simply can't afford NOT to hold accountable those who choose to victimize our own people. A Black person who steals from or victimizes another Black person is the worst kind of sellout. Full stop.

[@arabionknights3410]

Facts!

[@harrisonaustin6580]

I agree with this. I live in the Jackson Metro area and the crime here is off the chain! They warned him about that when coming here. It want be the last time this happen. Now they will be coming for him! Unfortunately!

[@bigworkhousetransportation8787]

Steven A. Smith, I definitely agree!

[@treymedlow4086]

In my opinion he did it the right way of calling it out, security needs to step up and if anything it only helps the faculty and students to do a better job of coming together and looking out for one another. Don’t hide crime because it’s a HBCU, set the standard. Prime handled it just like it was supposed to be handled and got his stuff back. The streets are going to start looking out for him.

[@zayvibanga]

He tight somebody bout to pay

[@savagesouth1806]

You wish he had handled it in house yet you criticize “your friend” publicly? SA Smith is slimy dude

[@bryanroberts5409]

I'm glad that Deion did not make it political. He keeps it 100. Some idiot robbed him and he's pissed about it. And I believe that's the 2nd time? I just pray he keeps his composure and stays above the fray b/c Deion really ain't the one, if you want to really get down to it.

[@michaelcampbell5849]

This is another problem at JSU are going through a culture change and challenges that will be eradicated. Fighting on coach Prime. Exposed this nonsense and JSU Movement have to correct this nonsense.

[@tanishaharris1641]

It's more than once. They broke into his car and stole his boom box about a month ago too. He got that back after making a post about it. He has to put it out to the public because there are people in that area that care and have much love for Deion and realize that he didn't have to go down there and bring all that he brings to those people and that area and they will fight for him and eventually make things right.

[@koffatallawford2814]

It's best that he let everyone know. Just think about what been going on without people knowing and thinking they are some of the best schools out there. Now, they can make changes

[@TheDrduran73]

Is it me or does Stephen A. Smith bring up and or play the race card entirely too often?

[@willieb.haardigan8984]

It’s ESPN bro, it’s an entity of ABC, which is owned by Disney. They’re going to play the race card every chance they get.

[@willieb.haardigan8984]

@D what is a colloquialism?

[@lukekhalid896]

Person of color: Racism Caucasian Person: Race Card

[@willieb.haardigan8984]

@@lukekhalid896 yea, no. Quit being such a sensitive little toy victim for people.

[@lukekhalid896]

@@willieb.haardigan8984 I'm not being sensitive at all. The sensitive one is typically the one who devolves into name calling or cursing just to articulate a point. I'm merely stating how two different groups see the same thing differently. Notice I said person of color. There's way more groups in USA than Black/White, if you haven't noticed.

[@machorandingo164]

it is ENTIRELY a reflection on jackson state, steve. this ain't the first time.

[@frederickreese8398]

S.a.s. this is second incident

[@TrynawalkwithGod]

I've never heard of the team that Jackson st. beat though I dont see too much to be proud of,and honestly I'm from vicksburg Mississippi and even I dont like going to jackson, Mississippi. I feel like coach should've chose a different school if he had the opportunity to.

[@carltonxcarlton]

Dudes at HBCU’s steal all the time. A friend of mine knew a guy who stole a PS4 at Wiley College then lied about it when confronted. There’s a group of students who have nothing better to do than steal.

[@alansjf33]

I went to a PWI ( predominantly White Institution) and I can literally say the same thing. We had a group of Asian students breaking into cars and stealing car radios.

[@willieyoung6023]

This is absolutely sad on so many levels.

[@5tubbs814]

This is the second time they done ( his Bumpbox) stole from Deon.. Jackson St. Protect & Respect your come up..

[@randybailin4902]

At the rate Prime is being robbed he'll soon be doing press conferences in his underwear.

[@johnsmith-zv8uh]

It’s all good they figured it out prime gotta remember to keep ish like that on the low he’ll learn move on and get this team where they need to be

[@jaymufasa1484]

Literally biting the hand that feeds you

[@MZMBOTU]

Deion doesn't need to be fed by JSU or did I misunderstand your comment?

[@ga.g9413]

I'm like 12 pm at the Hilton, I just done check the F out

[@rookpoetry1322]

i echoed the same sentiments Steven A!

[@oa2991]

Welcome to Jackson.

[@markwhitley2145]

The city of Jackson had nun to do with it sir

[@letsgetlit2829]

You got Jacked Son!

[@demetriusmelvin2773]

I remember the rapper Minister saying he's from the "crooked letter."

[@chillkarson]

I think prime handled it well although he should have spoken with the security team or checked his cameras

[@NewGibraltarPictures]

How do you know he didnt do all of that?

[@twodogs5395]

Or just behave like a normal human and not keep tens of thousands of dollars of jewelry in their work office, especially on a college campus.

[@chillkarson]

@@NewGibraltarPictures He might've but he did not need to announce it because now that takes value away from a 53-0 win

[@atlien1988]

He said that he had a witness lol. Also I'm pretty sure that he checked with security before making it public.

[@stephensmith5657]

Well said Stephen A

[@jb.3820]

So Stephen A thinks the best way for a college to promote itself is to cover up crimes being committed on its campus? Really? I'm sure the parents of students that attend this college or are thinking of attending this college love to hear that.

[@OOTD_]

He saying handle it in house because it does nothing but provide ammo for people on the outside who want you to fail.

[@sophecles2b]

I think Deion handled this very well...when dealing with our people you have to do it with an iron hand....who cares what the other people think...he is cleaning up JSU and tossing out the trash...the fact that it was handled quickly indicates the University is on the right track....

[@1.C.V]

Talking from the guy who steals Max's Tapioca - Pudding from the ESPN break - room

[@shirleybiggers10]

Kudos for Steven A.

[@SBFat]

Come on man! 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@RunDatBacKen]

I agree Stephen A

[@DeVille247]

I was going, but I knew it would be a blowout 🤣 Follow me for the next JSU game footage!

[@alvinmwangi]

sunlight is always the best disinfectant, better to put things out on blast!

[@keynudavis5196]

contrary to what stephen a says maybe its hard to get funding because these things are happening and the local people in charge arent doing enough to deter it from happening

[@antt4998]

How!!!

[@tyronebryant6961]

that girl said he trying to help y'all out. well dam!

[@bigwheat3000]

What people fail to realize this is the 2nd time they have stolen something from him on that property this needed to be said

[@lmcmill5964]

How do you witness that and NOT do something?? Unless they had guns, knives, etc and you felt threatened 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@pearl7445]

Slow day in sports news

[@davodhashimi3809]

Which team should demar derozan go

[@davodhashimi3809]

Terry Rozier III and you should come back to us

[@davodhashimi3809]

D Yea i would had liked that too

[@joannjones929]

Thanks Stephen A, everything could have and should have been handled differently.

[@tyronebettersofficial]

This the 2nd time it happened SAS 🤨

[@wman8024]

Welcome to Jacktown Deion

[@thebrettjames1]

Shoutout DUUUUUUUVAL

[@nategomes1719]

Imagine for 1 minute Deion sanders being a coach in the nfl. I know one thing I would wanna play there. He has swag and has fun but can he coach and win.

[@larrystewart2581]

I agree with Stephen Smith. Deion should handle it privately not announcing it to the general public. We don't need to put everything that happens at JSU on the news, social media and the general public. Such a statement presents a bad reflection on the University.

[@thanos2588]

Nobody: Stephen a to every to black person: Were Brothers

[@al-tarikdavis7550]

that how it is

[@Product0fGa]

We are

[@TheDrduran73]

Exactly. He's a racist. Always has been.

[@vTrueDad]

@@TheDrduran73 nothing racist about it. Black people support black people what’s the problem

[@KevyB.]

Jealous much??? Enough of this type of stale copycat comment already! SMH

[@omargarvin6805]

broke into his car and now this! he cant even go to sleep! they'll steal his dreams

[@Dats_dope]

TMZ reported that it was misplaced

[@skyvoyager5075]

so stephen a wants to cover it up....great idea

[@NoonyJW]

This why when you make it out never come back look at what they did to nipsey no matter how much you care for some people there will be someone out there looking at you as a quick come up and in some instances you might end up losing your life

[@tylerwilliamson7688]

Them people down in Jackson hungry rn it’s serious and they don’t care that u prime like we do they just see u ain’t never come help them thru they life 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@gilbertgrape1092]

why wasnt the race of the thief mentioned....hmmm

[@ifyoudontworkyoudonteat7644]

Welcome to HBCU shout out to TSU

[@joshuawilliams6803]

Don't steal my plays

[@brutussmithers3777]

Coach Prime is going to have a crackhead party after each win.

[@404productions8]

was the one who stole Deion stuff a player of the team or a staff of the team?

[@davebielke6319]

You're supposed to be selling Character and Integrity, it happens the way Deion handled it. That was Lesson #1 by coach Prime

[@GALLEN-vf7uy]

"Every" college has at one time had an incident of locker room theft.. Deon needs to stop publicizing it when it happens to him

[@Tall-Cool-Drink]

lol

[@matiasevans23]

I think he was frustrated. That was like the 3rd time he got robbed since he been in Jackson. Still I wouldn't have aired it out in the press.

[@mutedrumsdaddy3108]

Your child would be blessed to be a part of the culture that man is about to diligently craft.