Wait, What?!?! Deion Sanders Flipped the Nation's #1 Recruit Away from FSU?!?! | The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen reacts to Deion Sanders flipping the nation’s top recruit, Travis Hunter, from Florida State to Jackson State and says 1) people shouldn’t be surprised, and 2) the Seminoles made a HUGE mistake when the bypassed Prime for their open head coaching job back two years ago.
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[@azuma909]

People need to realize he is no longer the primetime of old, we need to start calling him Optimus Primetime

[@Vkdennis87]

Clever

[@SandSeven]

Love it

[@rodneyb.hubbard5963]

Awesome!!!

[@gokugoma3258]

I go with it 👍🏾

[@biggeee318]

😂👊👊

[@anthonyglover9386]

Seeing Rich say "I'm here for it all" made my day. Totally

[@johnbanks9868]

You can tell he's genuinely rooting for coach Prime ✊🏾✊🏾💯💯

[@thumbsaloft]

They never mention that Coach Sanders and Jackson State, JUST WON THE SWAC CHAMPIONSHIP!

[@thedarkemissary]

You could say he "intercepted" that pick and ran it back the other way. Big score.

[@averybrooks2099]

Please cover Deion's team during the season as well. Give them some shine they deserve it!

[@shawnspivey6736]

Especially when they play ULM.

[@darrylthompson7738]

Arkansas A.D. was impressed with prime time when he interviewed with arkansas. He said he just didn't have sec experience. He really was thinking about giving him a chance. Gus Malzaun. Came from high school coaching and was successful in the sec. Arkansas has a great coach in Sam Pittman but think about recruiting if Deon would have got that spot. He brought 31 million dollars to a falling city named Jackson. He changed the economic situation in one year. He went and visited regular citizens of Jackson Mississippi talked to them ate with them and asked them of their needs. Stop the hate and congratulate. Prime is in the building.

[@ronniejdio9411]

Keep up that energy when he leaves that shithole and take several of his best players with him theough the transfer portal. Because its coming

[@darrylthompson7738]

@@ronniejdio9411 you mad ahhh it's OK. Yall dont get it. Don't see it. It's been talked about behind closed doors. It's called planning a movement. No more un equal competition. He said he would leave but not before change has been made.

[@diesel104]

💯

[@stacytaylor4876]

Also prime time doing it from the heart ❤️

[@ariefraiser140]

@@ronniejdio9411 must be an FSU fan.

[@Cyprusg21]

Deion is one of a kind. He's been mentoring kids for decades, even when he was still playing. He's a good person and a good leader and FSU made a huge mistake not hiring him.

[@justinschexnayder8485]

I didn't know FSU turned him down. That makes this even sweeter

[@dbmae1532]

Nil paid by Deion

[@joshrandall5297]

It has nothing to do with mentoring. It's about the $$$.

[@Skrivus]

@@joshrandall5297 It's always been the money. Now there's NIL deals in the open. Used to be cash in envelopes & brown bags

[@MrNeutralParty]

@@joshrandall5297 it’s the money…and the mentoring. The highest rated DB ever coached by the best DB ever.

[@jamillcrawford5995]

Man Rich is one of the best talker of football since Madden

[@obarbeito]

Let's be honest, if I was a h.s. football player, I would definitely try to go and be under the wing of probably one of the top 3 players in NFL history.

[@jcheck1107]

Top 3? You’re stretching man

[@AntonioTyree]

@@jcheck1107 definitely top 3 considering defense . Think about defense

[@jasminemonroe5784]

True and the coach played the same position as him.

[@SolidMikeP]

Who is to say he will stay coaching there? What if he gets a huge offer from a huge school? I almost feel bad for Sanders cause he might not be able to take the job he wants now, after he earned it.

[@AntonioTyree]

@@SolidMikeP he wants this job … you obviously haven’t heard him talking lately . He doesn’t need the money or spotlight of a big school he likes watching these kids grow.

[@WLOUIS1024]

Prime Time just intercepted FSU 😎

[@GeronFletcher]

PICK 6!!! HES HIGH STEPPIN INTO THE END ZONE WITH TRAVIS IN HIS ARM!!! TOUCHDOWN PRIMETIME!!!

[@_HMCB_]

😂💪

[@infinitecontent8001]

Took it to the house, high stepping...

[@ihavealashinmy3rdeye921]

Start The Band🤣

[@Jcash2324]

🔥🔥🔥

[@bradleyfitzik2447]

Nice job Deion Sanders 👏 Bring it home Primetime 🙏

[@adammartin2846]

Who cares 😂😂😂😂 he flipped a kid away from playing Saturday's against the ACC to playing in the FCS.

[@Jaxon_FG24]

Espn was pretty much the only place rating Hunter as #2… #1 else where

[@vonone3368]

#1 recruit according to 247 Sports

[@Jaxon_FG24]

@@vonone3368 rivals as well

[@galacticgas7249]

@@adammartin2846 #1 recruit, you fool

[@brandonbarclow3135]

As a proud alumni of THEE Jackson State University, i cant' tell you how proud I am of this young man, Coach Prime, and the entire athletic program. When coach was hired they asked if he was worried about the recruiting wars with Ole Miss, Mississippi State, and other big programs. He said "Nope...They need to be worried about me!" This is only the beginning!

[@xelim3171]

Urban showed me that 80% of CFB is recruiting, 15% the staff, and 5% something most don't have. Rich is right. Prime is coming. He's made for this.

[@fadedexile]

you forgot the NIL deals. I bet money makes a way bigger difference than you think.

[@Gtrips07]

Is that other 5% having a killer tight end and the ability to perform the shocker in a bar?

[@dbmae1532]

College athletes were paid before nil deals now its legal it’s basically college free agents signing the best deals

[@The_king567]

He should coach at a better school tho

[@big_reece8632]

@@The_king567 what school would that be ? Y’all bandwagoners are hilarious .. JSU is a great school . Look at the graduation rate and what school in the state produces the most doctors and engineers .

[@zellycummings6328]

This segment was outstanding. Knocked it out if the park. Great job !

[@MrNeutralParty]

All he needed was a bowl… or a ‘gar. “…*hits blunt *… I told y’all mfs Prime was coming…”

[@lutherodanielsjr7876]

You’re going to see more of this in the HBCU. Hue Jackson took the job at Grambling. I hope prime stays in the HBCU.

[@aaronafre1920]

Amen

[@williamh.gatesiii8183]

Good.

[@mikemccurtis4904]

@Markie Parlay 10 years is a stretch. Either Jackson State gonna have to renew his contract next year or two or them FBS gonna through double digits at him.

[@CaliCool91]

And when it keeps happening the rules will somehow be changed lol you can bet that. They're not about to let HBCU football become elite.

[@JK-gu3tl]

Maybe or maybe not. No way I'm downgrading in facilities, coaching, etc.

[@chrisbranch662]

As a FSU fan when they didn't give Deion a realistic chance at the job I knew it then that we were gonna regret it. Today it came full circle. There's no way that Coach Prime loses Travis Hunter but allow Marvin Jones Jr. a legacy talent go to UGA. FSU took all kinds of L's today

[@newagain9964]

Good. Fuk the status quo. Getting rich and fat and not respecting the talent.

[@YouTube.Algorithmic.Nonsense]

Hard to turn an enormous D1 program over to a guy, no matter who it is, with no coaching experience. Mark my words, once he gets another 1-2 years experience as a head coach he will be at FSU.

[@nickswanson4978]

@@KZbin.Algorithmic.Nonsense I doubt he ever leaves JSU I think he’ll fight to create better opportunities for HBCUs build those schools

[@YouTube.Algorithmic.Nonsense]

@@nickswanson4978 He'll leave eventually. Deion bleeds garnet and gold. He has more connection and loyalty to FSU than any NFL team he ever played for. FSU will eventually come calling and it will be too good for him to pass up.

[@mongoosemcmongoose2786]

@@KZbin.Algorithmic.Nonsense there is no way he goes to FSU after they burned him, sorry.

[@OrymUmenzi]

Rich Eisen must be protected at all costs. I love this man.

[@aaronafre1920]

Yup@

[@94nolo]

Yeah I agree. I dislike talking heads usually, but he's different.

[@anthonygodfrey2012]

Me too brother

[@badhombre8585]

Rich gets the cookout invite

[@viking_fisherman]

WOW….is this the first shot across NCAA Football’s bow? It’ll be FUN to watch PT develop his program. He doesn’t have to chase the $$$ so I can see him staying put for a long, long time and building a whole new dynasty from the ground up. What a legacy that would be to leave behind. This is why they play the games……to separate those who could or should win from those who DO win. Where’s the popcorn?!

[@ladyjsmooth9174]

Well said.

[@shawnspivey6736]

Yeah just dont play any teams outside the hbc league or the dynasty will crumble! Shout out to louisana -monroe . Good game guys!

[@big_reece8632]

@@shawnspivey6736 he’s only been there a full year . Give him two more years and they can play anybody outside of HBCU .. shout out JSU .. Louisiana Monroe did what in the conference ? Absolutely nothing

[@shawnspivey6736]

@@big_reece8632 they beat jackson state.

[@pnut3844able]

No this isn't about to change things like everyone thinks smh

[@gakomor]

He’s literally one of the greatest corners of all time. Hall of famer. Why wouldn’t a rising highschool cornerback want to learn from him when they spent their childhood watching his highlights? FSU made a mistake.

[@D-AVGGamer]

One of? He's widely recognized as the greatest. He's the GOAT of DBs.

[@lakeozarkrei3767]

@@D-AVGGamer Lol! By who? One of the greats... yes.... I think Rod Woodson, Charles Woodson, Darren Sharper, Ronnie Lott and others who have much better career stats would maybe argue your point a little.

[@hollywoodagenda7881]

@@lakeozarkrei3767 only difference is that They're not college coaches and Deion is arguably better than those listed, So it's a phenomenal spot for a CB

[@pegasusj4655]

@@lakeozarkrei3767 they’re stats may be better but Deion Sanders is recognized as greatest corner ever. He doesn’t have stats bcuz people didn’t throw at him

[@haulesyo]

@@lakeozarkrei3767 Deion is GOAT !!! Also Darren Sharper is a convicted felon, so let's leave him out of some discussions.

[@ethanwagner]

Hell yeah for Deion and hell yeah for this kid. Hope NIL comes thru for him and it is a worth-while move. Helluva decision. He's got a fan in me

[@shawnspivey6736]

Hunter aill be in portal within 2 years and take his money with to alabama or so he hopes..

[@frozentundra7446]

Give Deion Sanders his props! He has done an amazine job at Jackson State and he is just getting started!!!

[@Song-rh2oi]

Rich "I told you so" Eisen. It's his favorite thing to say.

[@bcgsmooth1828]

As he should

[@deontaylor1547]

I'm soooooo proud of Travis Hunter and Coach Prime! Times are a changing! Great job JSU!

[@bonumhomini176]

Not Serious? Prime time? Smiles, jovial, true NFL killer…game changer. I want to work for Deion!

[@eastknox865]

The respect and reference he just gave Prime is amazing 👏

[@mobeezy81]

prime deserves nothing less

[@michaelmcclure3918]

Curious how Jackson St recruiting class ranks with the FBS schools. Hunter and Sanders boy coming too. Some other solid recruits leading the class. NIL contracts coming soon no doubt.

[@christopherparker6308]

They have the highest ranked FCS recruiting class in history at one time.

[@tharengore7215]

I hope his team has chance against the top teams in the nation.

[@sparks1792]

@@tharengore7215 they dont

[@josephbrown1500]

They currently have the 129th overall class with 4 commitments

[@zackr.756]

They have 3 kids, it's horrendous

[@briansettles199]

I'm so happy for Deion Sanders and HBCUs and this is Florida State reaping what they sow the way you treat a man comes back full circle.

[@TheLoos3Goos33]

Not getting Deion is going to hang over FSU for years. The more success he has at JSU the worse it will get.

[@beats4life971]

U meant not hiring him when he came to them. Happens a lot to black people until they see us winning then they want to buy us. 🤓

[@RobMacQ]

@@beats4life971 I'm not saying that Sanders won't prove to be a top college football coach but at this point I believe he has a total of 1 year of experience coaching a college team and 0 years of experience coaching at the FBS level. Hiring someone with that level of experience as head coach, regardless of his status as a player and his importance to FSU's history, would have been nothing short of insane. I've got nothing but respect for Prime but let's be a little bit realistic here.

[@beats4life971]

@@RobMacQ So, Your point is not logical. You speaking from ur emotions...

[@GeronFletcher]

He’s already built a better program at Jackson state in 2 years than FSU has. And that not hyperbole.

[@d-alando7902]

@yourDADDY I like how you put that. Its almost poetic...

[@CHUCKMORRISIII]

I could listen to Rich all day

[@raleighsanford5111]

One thing about Sanders, is he supposedly lets his coaches coach, he doesn't try to run everything.

[@lutherodanielsjr7876]

So true, he’s more involved in mentoring the kids during the game.

[@highlycreativedigital5472]

I was looking for this reaction from the member of the media that look like me. I appreciate the love that was shown for coach prime in this video. Respect to you. ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@Ohhelmno]

I’m actually surprised this is the first time someone this high up has spurned traditional power schools for an HBCU. Just given the pride that a lot of black folks have in those institutions and the sheer number of high ranking black athletes. Jackson State may be the next Appalachian State. Just keep winning games and titles and before long they’ll be an FBS school with middling success.

[@keithhunt3498]

There are NFL Hall of Famers who played for HBCU, that were top recruits overlooked because they were black

[@comeonman1100]

Kids never got paid to go anywhere but big name schools before (under the table before) and most of the time that will remain the same.

[@edwardfala7723]

@@keithhunt3498 How does this make any sense? Most of the highest rated players are black. Kids get overlooked for a multitude of reasons, race isn't one of them.

[@itzatravist2755]

I really hope Coach and Hunter get to prove their talents against the elite programs..itll be fun to watch..

[@shawnspivey6736]

Yeah like louisana monroe. 12-7 .

[@gordonbrown8931]

Rich is the best. I really love his show.

[@_HMCB_]

Agreed. A great speaker is nuanced and keeps you engaged. Coming here is the same thing. You leave feeling it wasn’t time wasted.

[@jacquesmassard9226]

I say this as an FSU fan. WE suck right now and our football program fired a guy partly because of his race and we have been worse since that moment. We are so not invested.

[@MrNeutralParty]

lol yeah he was definitely hired for his race. He was definitely fired when he was because of his race. His performance would’ve been tolerated if he wasn’t the race he was. But he wasn’t the recruiter they hoped. But Prime!?!?! Cmon son. That was a no-brainer.

[@jacquesmassard9226]

@@navycruise We have done worse since then. And yeah i was old enough to hear the conversations around then it was race driven. Not everyone but it was there.

[@jacquesmassard9226]

@@MrNeutralParty FSU has only done worse since he left. Yet the Racist a-hole portion of the base is nowhere to be seen as it was everywhere a short time ago all over the fansites and etc... I am not going to pretend it didn't happen just to make me feel better.

[@edwardfala7723]

@@jacquesmassard9226 You clearly aren't a FSU fan. Taggart put FSU football back 5 years further than when he took over. He didn't recruit a single QB in 2 years and most of his receuits have flamed out. The team had to be completely replaced. Norvell is coaching what Taggart left, just as Taggart was coaching what Jimbo left. That is the condition Taggart left FSU in, with no QB in the system and half of a roster that had to be flipped.

[@IsmokeHiphopLive]

FSU WILL ALWAYS REGRET HOW THEY OVER LOOK THEIR OWN DEION FOR A SCRUB COACH

[@1broadcastboy]

Come back in a couple more years, let's talk about the "scrub coach." I really hope things go well for Deion and Hunter, but coaching D1 is a whole different ballgame.

[@itsjob595]

@@1broadcastboy Man please

[@noctisluciscaelum6767]

@@1broadcastboy No it's not bro, It's all about Recruiting. What does that say about YOUR PROGRAM if some FCS or D2 flips YOUR prized Recruit from a D1 POWER 5 Conference Blue Blood School.

[@rad608]

Do you mean Willie Taggart also or are you just talking Norvell?

[@rad608]

@@noctisluciscaelum6767 it means money is going to become a huge factor in recruiting going foward

[@derrick6112]

Jackson State Admin was smart enough to see Deion Sander's potential to do this very thing. It is one of the reason's there hired him. How do you not see the potential of a NFL megastar like Primetime.

[@philipwilkins3812]

FSU’s administration gets what the get. Their decisions starting with how they handled Bobby’s retirement and snubbing Deion as a head coach. They didn’t pay attention to Jimbo either. Their mentality will humble the college

[@williamcracker7243]

Bobby Bowden was a decripted clown and deion is a mediocre coach

[@lilOdawgOzoneM.ialien]

Bobby built FSU n deion would have been great they did bobby wrong good for them.

[@matthewgabbard6415]

@@williamcracker7243 coaching is mostly about motivation, and do you really think possibly the best football players in history doesn’t know x o’s

[@williamcracker7243]

@@matthewgabbard6415 yes I do I really do I REALLY REALLY do

[@shawnspivey6736]

Yeah yeah yeah. The administration that hired willie taggart . Thank god wilcox is gone .

[@lovemybilly3559]

I love to see how genuinely happy rich is for "prime"! Jackson st could become a big problem in the next few yrs!

[@shawnspivey6736]

A big problem for who? Lol.

[@shawnspivey6736]

They weren't a problem for Louisana-monroe. 12-7

[@big_reece8632]

I AM SO GLAD TO SEE PPL MAD AT THIS BECAUSE A PLAYER MADE A DECISION THAT WAS BEST FOR HIM AND NOT WHAT PPL WANTED HIM TO DO. It really shows that ppl don’t really care about you if you are not making decisions that serves their interest . The same ppl that liked Deion or Travis before absolutely hate them now .. which proves they never really liked them in the beginning …it’s sad !!!

[@williamcracker7243]

Fuk primetime

[@big_reece8632]

@@williamcracker7243 he doesn’t care 🤣😂😂

[@knight9k]

Say it again I don't think they heard you

[@williamcracker7243]

@@big_reece8632 peon Deion

[@big_reece8632]

@@williamcracker7243 what other people say or think about him doesn’t change who he is and what he is doing .

[@juniorquarles9120]

Pretty sure that Deon has recruited a lot of players for FSU over the years as well as favors for other coaches and programs. Only difference now is that he is recruiting for himself.

[@newyardleysinclair9960]

Dude I LOVED Sanders when I was a kid watching football. He was so exciting. Every pass could be a pick 6. Every return could be a touchdown. His uniform always looked cool the way he wore it.

[@judithknevitt]

Thank you Rich! followed his high school football team.. Is it true that he Never swears? love me some Deion!

[@GeronFletcher]

Deion stopped cursing in high school or college i forget which one

[@IvoryTaurean]

College

[@chille7016]

When Prime took the job at JS he seems committed to building up the HBCU programs. It would be a shame if Prime leaves JSU for a Power Five program for greener pastures after convincing top talents to disregard FBS schools to play for HBCUS. With the success that he's having I hope he stays committed to HBCUS.

[@THEBBAGLEY29]

Right, he will easily stoop nick saban’s legend if he stays committed to Jackson State

[@II-wu7mx]

@@THEBBAGLEY29 Easily lol

[@The_king567]

Not really HBCUs are a fucking joke in sports Deion needs to leave and go to a better school

[@The_king567]

@@THEBBAGLEY29 lmao Jackson state won’t do anything against a good college football team especially against bama Jackson state is a fuckin joke

[@GeronFletcher]

I hope so too. He can be a way bigger legend staying there

[@bofetada6841]

That is one true statement..he is Made for this moment in college football....he made a brand for himself before everyone else did it

[@calebchristensen900]

The HBCU’s are in the beginning steps of becoming nationally recognized again. Hopefully this brings then out of the FCS gutter in funding quicker then later

[@The_king567]

Nobody will care about HBCUs when Deion leaves as they should

[@adriankendrick4281]

For the people who are now saying they didn't want Travis Hunter at FSU you are lying.

[@jddd12]

Not a single person is saying that lmao

[@dbmae1532]

Jsu paid more

[@mikefort7449]

@@jddd12 Oh I'm sure they are. I'm a Michigan fan and I go onto fuckeye platforms and watch them say "Quinn who? Pfft he's overrated trash". So yeah, I buy that they were doing that.

[@shawnspivey6736]

@@dbmae1532 you are right about that. Lol.paid more. Lol. Usc paid more for reggie bush too. Lol.

[@dbmae1532]

@@shawnspivey6736 okay ?

[@browncpnn6754]

Congrats, Coach Prime! I Believe, I really believe NOW!

[@Parrott280]

the fact that he was committed to Florida state and flipped makes it extra dope

[@GeronFletcher]

Last second flip! So crazy

[@christophermoody7579]

Coach Prime has great motivational tweets. As a Clemson fan I'm willing to forget the puntrooskie game and run through a brick wall for Coach Prime!

[@lillianhemphill1868]

At JSU, we joke and call him Pastor Prime.

[@josephmorgan7872]

Deion intercepted the number one recruit!

[@GeronFletcher]

PICK 6!!! HIGH STEPPIN INTO THE END ZONE!

[@mayanking339]

And put FSU behind the 8 ball for a least a decade

[@grindstonemediagroup]

This is what a real homie sounds like when he supports you

[@manuelarriaga2004]

This so true, I once thought Prime wasnt serious. What changed my mind was in the 90s when Dallas had their training camp in Austin Tx. I would go to the practices and after every practice it was Prime still there working with the younger guys teaching them. He worked the hardest and my impression totally changed . He is one of the greatest athletes of all time.

[@phantomsociety1966]

I need them to have two games against D1 double a teams like Jacksonville u, fau, or North Texas, rice or something. To get more television exposure

[@kobegoodall3444]

Used to love watching Prime and Rich do highlights growing up 🥺

[@kobegoodall3444]

“I BELIEVE IN ELIIIIII”

[@etheu9sby292]

Hes gonna learn from the best to ever play corner.

[@nobiz8414]

Facts from the incomparable Rich Eisen!!

[@rlonzoraddison6921]

Wonderful segment!

[@mrhl2008]

Great job! RIch with this segment. awesome glad you guys covered this. Prime just made head waves with this.

[@twodogs5395]

This isn't surprising. Deion is there and the kid is going to get treated like Jackie Robinson by social media. He gets more media attention for going there than he would going to FSU.

[@dbmae1532]

Maybe his wallet is going to be filled like jackie Robinson at jsu rather than fsu

[@zplapplap]

What you’ve said is true. But, it’s still surprising. Jackson State landing this kid is surprising. It has to be if words have meaning.

[@dbmae1532]

@@zplapplap Nil paid by Deion

[@zplapplap]

@@dbmae1532 Brokered by Deion.

[@shawnspivey6736]

@@dbmae1532 paid by barstool which employs deion. I do smell a conflict of interest here. But with no oversight what can be done . USC got put probation and had championship taken away for doing the same with reggie bush back in the the day.

[@richardclegg5853]

Very cool... I know next to nothing about college football (sorry, GO PATS) and I know even less about this young man, but Travis Hunter obviously has a tremendous amount of character, best of luck, let's hope the attention this brings is the beginning of a great era for all the HBCU's out there

[@TheOneJPtv]

Rich always keeps it Real. Gotta respect it.

[@_HMCB_]

Love your show Rich. Can’t believe you only have 330K subscribers.

[@DC-Deezy]

Not only did sanders get jsu to 11-1, they won the swac championship and are playing the celebration bowl for the title vs scsu. Then after that he has reloaded for next yr and hes serious there ranked 14# in fcs polls.

[@702TifosiGambler]

I appreciate rich calling out his own culture ,we know where that narrative comes from the same narrative that got brushed under the table when Steve Nash with zero coaching experience got a NBA head-coaching job with one of the top teams. Deion was at least coaching high school at a competitive level prior to entering the coaching ranks in college. I think he's going to stick it out at Jackson State University and take it to some of these FBS schools you look around at some of the coaching hires some schools most schools want a higher that makes them comfortable they want someone that looks like the board of regents that looks like the AD that looks like the boosters, they want to win with their guy that's going to do it their way that they can control that's not going to be bigger than them that's what the majority of the schools want there's exceptions their schools like LSU Penn State some of these rich blueblood universities that have historically been competitive even with bad coaches bad quarterbacks but a lot of these schools want to win with a certain kind of guy who's gonna do it the way they want it to be done.

[@sideeye7958]

Great segment! Thank you for telling what you know and have seen from Deion Sanders.

[@doylelilly7615]

All we needed was the right coach to get recruits to come for a game weekend visit. Once they come down here and see MEMORIAL packed and lit, they hooked.

[@25jessieg]

Old white dudes. That's the problem, Rich. You get it. You're a good dude. The rest don't.

[@howard2031]

Racist.

[@11024441]

For the person that stated $3 million stole Travis from FSU is a lie. If you follow Shadeur or any of the JSU players, they made Travis feel like he's at home. Money wasn't the only thing, that's all I'm saying.

[@dbmae1532]

He was paid

[@11024441]

@@dbmae1532 You’re right, in NIL Deals; like the Power 5 school players.🥱🤷🏾‍♂️

[@dbmae1532]

@@11024441 huh ? Jsu had better deals than fsu so he picked jsu money was the only thing

[@lillianhemphill1868]

You apparently do not follow Travis. He was hinting this was going to happen for over a month. The Tiktoks, the tweets, and etc. When he visited and saw a stadium of over 62,000 seated black people united enjoying a game and how we treated him....the flip was easy. He was going to get killer NIL deals anywhere he went. Power 5 boosters have been paying kids for years undercover. Don't be mad now cause FSU got outmanned by one of their own.

[@jamesvinson7439]

I was pleased to see that Mr. Sanders, Rich Eisen's friend, landed a great recruit. Regardless of what position the young man attempts, his play is definitely is in good hands!

[@michaelhead4472]

I think the kid realized Jackson State has more talent than Florida State and doesn't have to do to much.

[@VinnieBoucher_II]

When FSU was interviewing coaches and Dieon's name was floated I was intrigued, and for one reason. I thought he had natural potential to be a fantastic recruiter and in today's age the best recruiting schools are generally better than the rest. Being a good solid coach is important, but recruiting is a little more so. Prime has lots of contacts from throughout his career and is able to put together a staff that knows their football and can handle most of the X's and O's while he oversees things and can have more time to devote to recruiting. All that said, I can understand where FSU was coming from. We were historically bad(by FSU standards) the previous 3-4 seasons and they saw how Norvell built a really good Memphis program with moderate recruiting talent and with his charisma thought he could turn things around faster than someone like coach prime. Not looking to have been the right call so far unfortunately and it's just unnatural to see him in something other than garnet and gold.

[@MrNeutralParty]

The issue is he recruited at level. Below average recruiting at Memphis equates to decent recruiting at FSU. Analytics say he was destined for failure.

[@marcusjones5287]

FSU would have fired Deion if he produced two seasons like Mike Norvell has. They fired Willie Taggart after 1.5 years. Instead, they gave Norvell an extension and a few million dollars more before they fire him next year.

[@VinnieBoucher_II]

@@marcusjones5287 That is a good point. Although it is Prime we are talking about, so they probably would give him more time. I guess we will never know though since they went with Norvell. Maybe we end up with coach Prime eventually though 🤷‍♂️ if in a year or 2 the boosters start to feel like we would be better with Prime and it's worth the cost of buying out another coach 🤦‍♂️ In the meantime he gets some coaching experience with Jackson St. It's hard not to root for him there.

[@BigDaddyDax]

You're not going to get a top corner or db of any kind from Dieon Sanders. What can you offer a kid at that position that's better than learning under the greatest of all time?

[@gunnyd8135]

Some of your best work, Rich. Great insight.

[@charlesbates3788]

Love the luv & honesty Rich

[@Palefox11]

I played DB at many levels my whole life. If Prime called me I'd be there to sign before he finished speaking. Him and Ed Reed were my heroes.

[@GeronFletcher]

Who else better to learn from as a corner than prime??? NOBODY

[@blackhawk9601]

Would you sacrifice being a 1st rd pick tho?

[@Palefox11]

@@blackhawk9601 maybe. He one of the DB's to play the game. I think he knows how to coach up a DB into the first round.

[@blackhawk9601]

@@Palefox11 who did he coach into the first rd?

[@Palefox11]

@@blackhawk9601 I didnt say he did. Yet. But if someone can coach a db into the first round. its him.

[@draydenhilliard1263]

I love it! This will hopefully be a trend. Coach Prime is doing it.

[@mrhim_3185]

Nice to hear the honesty.

[@sourdeisel9341]

Mr. Rich knows how to rub it in. Ouch!!

[@r.wilwil9852]

This is why i subscribe to your podcast Rich. Lol Deion has excelled as the best in every level he has a yellow jacket he did it as & He has aptitude to coach & share his experiences..... The best should want to be around the best!!!!! Florida State was dumb to not hire this guy.

[@byronmims4788]

Deion has always been different. When I first read 20 years ago that part of his trash talk consisted of him telling an opponent what route he was going to run based upon the tells that he was giving off, I knew, then, that he'd be a truly exceptional coach. None of what he's doing, thus, is a surprise.

[@adrianjohnson3136]

another interception taken to the house for prime

[@jaydinero7560]

I love how rich shows prime so much love.. Immensely refreshing!!!

[@HealthWealthRelationships700]

#1 recruit not #2 ESPN They're taking him seriously now...ask Doug Gottlieb and Dabo Swiney.

[@Bless863]

This just shows FSU should have hired Deion and not Norvell. As a young football player who would you rather play for? As a FSU fan, I have to hang my head low knowing the powers that be at FSU are this clueless. Our once proud program is now a punchline. The only thing Norvell has done at FSU is beat a struggling Miami program, once. If FSU wants to win they should throw a boat load of money at Neon Deion and pray he still wants to see his former team restored to its glory days.

[@jenifersantinole]

For a million dollars Deion didn’t do it being Deion kid got a million

[@williamcracker7243]

Hiring Deion would be a big mistake for Florida state

[@jddd12]

Deion had no head coach experience at the time, it would've been a big risk. No regret at the time but of course now everyone is gonna say it was a big mistake since Prime is killing it at JSU. There was no proof he was gonna be good, but now since he's doing good FSU will prob offer him if Norvell doesn't succeed next year and Deion prob won't accept cause he'll prob feel neglected. And I don't blame him

[@BMax0055]

I totally agree.

[@mikeehrcke7594]

@@williamcracker7243 how so?

[@sarkastikb5566]

I love to see Rich stick up for his big bruh!!

[@myfantribe8501]

Well said Rich!

[@kevonthompson4047]

he just made history

[@eliaskareem8785]

Big ups to HBCUs & Coach Prime

[@sidneyhill7064]

Great take

[@williambrightman2452]

It's clearly huge to see one of if not the best high school player in the country go to a HBCU and not one of the BIG TIME SCHOOLS Is surprising. And the fact that Neon Deion stuck it to his Alma mater made it even bigger news.

[@shawnspivey6736]

Im not sure that fsu is alma mater. If he didn't graduate then its not your alma mater. You were just someone who played there. If he did graduate then he doesn' t treat his alma mater very well compared to marvin jones, charlie ward, derrick brooks . Maybe he should learn from true noles that FSU was coach Bowden's Dynasty not deions.

[@brettporter5787]

i liked when rich glitched and kept saying first instead of last

[@goncalvesvini]

Rich and Pat have the best football centered sport shows. I love Pat, AJ and the boys over the top approach. Them I come to Rich to have a more more balanced talk but just as good.

[@grindn10101]

Rich u did this segment..... "I'm here for all of it"

[@GTQuicksilver__S197]

As a long time FSU fan I agree 100% Prime needs to be the head coach at FSU ! Period

[@johnj5228]

Any college team turning down Neon Dion, is a bonehead move... regardless of his coaching experience...he knows the game thru and thru...and he's a recruiting gem... who wouldn't want to play for him!!!!

[@idontcareanymore2754]

Big time CFB programs are run behind the scenes by boosters. They want coaches that'll dance to their tune. Like him or not, Sanders isn't that guy.

[@johnj5228]

@@idontcareanymore2754 that makes a lot of sense...I hope he throws a wrench into the working of college ball

[@idontcareanymore2754]

@@johnj5228 probably not.but it would be a fresh change. Big schools have too much money, and too much exposure, especially for the kids with a shot at pro ball to turn downloads like Ohio State, Bama, ND, they have five star HS recruits as bench players. Look at Burrow, 4th string QB @ OSU, had to leave to get playing time, much less be a Starter. Pretty sad when NDs practice squad could beat some DI and most DII and DIII schools. Especially now with the NIL rule, they can get paid for endorsements. Kids just see the shot at fame and fortune and jump at it.

[@doppster1]

Good Stuff!

[@rrichards146]

Rich is so Brooklyn I love it.

[@DavidLongo22]

I'm rooting for him. BIG time (Prime Time).