FSU considering adding Deion Sanders to coaching staff

[Since65]

Kids barely know who Michael Jordan is these days. They definitely won’t know who Deion Sanders is. And I highly doubt he’ll leave a cushy job as an analyst to coach under a guy that is unproven like Taggart. Too risky.

Coaching on the college level, particularly as an assistant, is a GRIND. I can't see Dion putting in 60--70 hours weeks, breaking down film, pounding the recruiting trail, etc. In other words, working hard....which is not something he was ever noted for. He probably would bring some buzz to the job just because he is a big personality. The fact that they are talking about this makes me think Taggert is leaning toward style over substance in that I've never heard anyone talk about Dion being an X & O's expert. As others mentioned he excelled on raw talent.

 

[MADGator]

Coaching on the college level, particularly as an assistant, is a GRIND. I can't see Dion putting in 60--70 hours weeks, breaking down film, pounding the recruiting trail, etc. In other words, working hard....which is not something he was ever noted for. He probably would bring some buzz to the job just because he is a big personality. The fact that they are talking about this makes me think Taggert is leaning toward style over substance in that I've never heard anyone talk about Dion being an X & O's expert. As others mentioned he excelled on raw talent.

My thoughts exactly. Put him on the staff! Please! It will only hurt them in the long run.

 

[Gatorfool]

Character issues???dont I remember him snatching a necklace off a sales girls neck in Ft. Meyers, fits the fsu mold.

 

[Gator87]

He could teach a class about how to not go to class and still be eligible to play.

 

[diehardg8r]

I think it's an excellent move particularly if that's their alternative to hiring a DB coach instead. The first thing all the DB's will have to be ready to do is always have a mouthpiece in. Otherwise those gold chains have been known to fly up and knock out teeth.

 

[5-Star Finger]

The circus continues. Willie is my dream hire for FSU.

 

[Okeechobee Joe]

 

[Red D]

No way he coaches. He has zero experience. My question is why the put-on? Is this the only way they can break into the college football news cycle right now? A publicity stunt?

 

[rogdochar]

Actually, being a pastor they want him just to lead the pregame prayer. I hope they'll all take a knee.

 

[gatordad3]

Actually, being a pastor they want him just to lead the pregame prayer. I hope they'll all take a knee.

Isn't his crackhead buddy Michael Irvin a pastor?

 

[The Shady Grove Gator]

Primetime is a 15 watt bulb in an LED world. He played in a time where officials allowed DBs to nearly assault WRs. Definitely not relevant today. Plus, the man expects to show up 51% of the time for a full time check.

 

[GatorInGeorgia]

If so, they will probably be able to cover, but avoid tackling like Deion avoided class his last 3 years at F$U.

FIFY Cover!

 

[GatorInGeorgia]

I just can't see him leaving the spotlight. He's called "primetime" for a reason; he likes being in the spotlight. He won't get that as a position coach.... Or he steps on the HC's toes trying to be in charge.

He was a hell of a player, he just doesn't seem like the type to be a position coach.

Isn't his son in college somewhere right now?

I believe his son was just offered a scholly by FSU. If memory serves me correctly, the kid plays QB and is in the 2021 signing class.

 

[GatorInGeorgia]

Isn't his crackhead buddy Michael Irvin a pastor?

Probably, but that’s a whole other scam. A lot of these guys become “pastors” and set up non-profit organizations. Their non-profit organization then gets donations from favored boosters, and sometimes their alma mater, get government grants, etc. and use the cash to fund their lifestyles, without doing much of God’s work. A buddy of mine that played at Bama for Bear Bryant told me a lot of former Bama players from his generation became “pastors” and he openly admitted to me it was a big hustle. Shocking, I know, that ex-Bamners would do that.

 

[Ancient Reptile]

Probably, but that’s a whole other scam. A lot of these guys become “pastors” and set up non-profit organizations. Their non-profit organization then gets donations from favored boosters, and sometimes their alma mater, get government grants, etc. and use the cash to fund their lifestyles, without doing much of God’s work. A buddy of mine that played at Bama for Bear Bryant told me a lot of former Bama players from his generation became “pastors” and he openly admitted to me it was a big hustle. Shocking, I know, that ex-Bamners would do that.

If this were the political forum, I would ask where the ideas to set up a foundation to sustain a lifestyle came from.

 

[MJMGator]

Please let this be true. Make him the Assistant HC in charge of tackling.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

If this were the political forum, I would ask where the ideas to set up a foundation to sustain a lifestyle came from.

 

[rogdochar]

Probably, but that’s a whole other scam. A lot of these guys become “pastors” and set up non-profit organizations. Their non-profit organization then gets donations from favored boosters, and sometimes their alma mater, get government grants, etc. and use the cash to fund their lifestyles, without doing much of God’s work. A buddy of mine that played at Bama for Bear Bryant told me a lot of former Bama players from his generation became “pastors” and he openly admitted to me it was a big hustle. Shocking, I know, that ex-Bamners would do that.

I kinda brought this "preacher-thing" up as subtly mockworthy; but in fairness, my life has interracted with many more "lay" pastors, all black (except their soles)= joke-joke, please. They were studious over the Bible and serious in their convictions. Many held decent rough-labor jobs, while enrolled in seminary school working to become a worthy ordained minister.

One day, a dental patient entered the treatment room carrying his Bible. He was burly; played the line in HSFB years ago. In my chair, Bible in lap, I asked him. He explained that at work among other rough compatriots or at the lunch-counter, someone or two would ask. That allowed him to launch his unsin-ister plan to put an uplifting message into their "lives". "Judge knot"?

 

[GatorInGeorgia]

If this were the political forum, I would ask where the ideas to set up a foundation to sustain a lifestyle came from.

I dunno...maybe Rep. Corrine Brown . Go Gata!

 

[Ancient Reptile]

Never saw that before. Hilarious.