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Deion Sanders Allows '60 Minutes' To Go 'Prime Time'

"60 Minutes" travels to Jackson, MS and goes 'Prime Time' in its first meeting with Coach Prime.

Kyle T. Mosley

"60 Minutes" travels to the Deep South in Jackson, MS and goes 'Prime Time' in its first interview with Coach Prime, Deion Sanders.

Sanders on 60 Minutes
Deion Sanders and Jon Wertheim; Credit: 60 Minutes

Deion Sanders is Coach Prime. Before he was Coach Prime, we knew him as "Prime Time" or "Neon Deion" Sanders. Like him or not, he personifies greatness and is a legend of college football and professional football, with a bust in Canton to solidify his status.  

"60 Minutes" journalist Jon Wertheim traveled to Jackson, MS, to meet and delve into the mind of Deion Sanders. Millions will witness the renaissance of HBCU football, his spiritual movement, and how he attempts to quench the thirst for success at Jackson State.  

Wertheim will discover why Sanders decided to coach at the storied HBCU program following the murder of George Floyd, the economic challenges for JSU, his health, and whether he'd consider coaching in the National Football League. 

Sanders has a restless spirit in his tireless pursuit of excellence in his life for his children, football team, mentees, assistant coaches, HBCUs, and most of all, himself. Constantly evolving and seeking new challenges, The Jackson State head coach is a beacon of light pointing the way for HBCU football to find a new way to glory. 

For some, he's opened a new Underground Railroad. Some will come along. Others will continue to doubt and stay left behind. 

Coach Prime won't stop leading his disciples to new perspectives regardless of their situation. 

And hopefully, to new levels of success and find their greatness.

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KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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