Deion + Saban’s recruits = natty

Looking past a person's words and deeds is a tall ask when they've said and done some of the things DS has said and done over the years. But that's just my take on the guy and I suppose you are right about him having some things to impart about self-confidence and being outspoken regardless of the consequences. But readily apparent instances of "respecting and caring for others" are vanishingly scarce in DS's historical record. And I would submit that not wanting my kid to come home acting like a trashy, self-seeking ass hat, as a direct result of DS's example and "teachings," is a valid point. But that's just me.

 

I think the disconnect is that Deion is all about himself (even when he says the right things, he usually frames it about himself) and that turns off a lot of people. But when it comes to today's youth, he speaks their language and connects with them better than most other coaches.

 

I agree. I just wouldn't want my kid anywhere near Deion. Football as a career is fleeting. But developing good character is a lifelong proposition and young minds are malleable. I don't approve of some trends and attitudes prevalent in the world today, and I would not be content to expose my child to them. That's just me though, and the modern world is what it is.

 

You make valid points but I think there is far more to Sanders than people want to or are willing to admit.
We all remember Sanders show boating from his playing days. He also founded a school and plenty of charity work that didn't make the news.
I never gave any thought about Sanders until he popped back up at Jackson ST. Recently with all the press, I have been digging deeper into the man and have been turned on to more than his media/brand personality.
Did you know he tried to commit suicide by driving his car off a 40 foot drop? That moment he attributes to his turn around because he didn't die, so he gave himself over to God. His been a model citizen and mentor since.

 

Deion doesn’t rub me the wrong way. I’m just reflecting on why he’s such a polarizing figure and I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s because in general, he frames everything in the context of Prime and not the university or the team as a whole. I do find that refreshing that he can speak his mind and do things his way, but I can also understand why some dislike him because they are used to coaches acting a certain way.

We all had to learn how to be effective communicators based on who we are communicating with. Success allows a lot of leeway, but I can see this situation quickly spiraling negatively for him as he start to underperform. Reminds me of the things Urban got away with, but once he started losing, it all ended badly for him in Jacksonville.

 

I didn't know about the SA, or the apparent epiphany that followed. And despite his recent antics and on-going "showmanship," I sincerely hope you're right. Unfortunately, the rank BS about DS finding room for umbrage with some bland remark by a rival coach is not especially encouraging. We shall see in the fullness of time. Frankly, part of my agita with this morning's talk of Deion even being considered for replacing BN has more to do with my frustration with the "I want it all and I DEMAND it now crowd. To be seriously calling for the ouster of a coach in his second season, because of rank, vastly pre-mature envy is beyond ridiculous. And the crap I saw elsewhere about a poster maybe being a racist because he doesn't like Dieon is mind-boggling. It really disappoints me to see that stuff in this space. Don't we already have a forum for virtue signaling and gross insults elsewhere? Asking for a friend.

 

That is genius on him and a mark of a competitor. 1) it puts the media on him and not the team. 2) He uses it to focus the team, he creates his own bulletin board material to get them fired up. 3) he is getting Colorado and himself into the news cycle. Brand buzz, free publicity and the recruits are paying attention.

 

Congratulations! You just earned Deion’s #1 Fan Award!

 

You just made chobee jealous.

 

I would not say #1 fan but definitely interested. I will be tuning in to watch the game for the 3rd week in a row.

 

Yup, the old I don't care what they say about me, just get the damn name right gag. If it didn't work, people wouldn't still be doing it. But the only genius who deserves credit for this particular tactic is the Neanderthal who originally came up with it in a Farside cartoon some time ago.

 

10pm game after a day of heavy drinking and partying after our win. Don’t think I’ll make it.

 

That just sounds like a good decision - all the way around.

 

Let them out ass-kiss each other lol

 

Talk about a sports spectacular for the ages...

 

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