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Deion Sanders Must Buyout Jackson State Contract

Former Jackson State University head coach's contract had a buyout clause.

Kyle T. Mosley

Deion Sanders Must Buyout Jackson State Contract
Deion Sanders Must Buyout Jackson State Contract /

HOUSTON, TX — Deion Sanders must pay a hefty price to Jackson State after leaving to become the University of Colorado Buffaloes' head coach.

Coach Prime broke his four-year, $1.4 million deal with Jackson State at the buyout sum of $300,000 back to the university, according to Nick Gray of the Clarion-Ledger.

In addition, Sanders must "pay half the remaining salary on his deal if he leaves for another job," and Ashley Robinson is still the JSU athletic director.

The new Colorado Buffaloes head coach expects to earn "at least $5 million for multiple seasons that could reach $7 mil with bonuses."

Sanders accepted the Jackson State head coaching position without any college coaching experience. The Pro Football Hall of Famer leaves the Tigers with a 27-5 overall record, 2 SWAC Football Championships, 2 SWAC Coach of the Year awards, and as the 2021 FCS Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year award recipient.

The college still needs to confirm whether or not Sanders will be coaching in the upcoming 2022 Cricket Celebration Bowl against the North Carolina Central Eagles at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Dec. 17.

Sanders' highly-touted recruit, wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. and several other JSU players have expressed interest in entering the NCAA Transfer Portal, which opens on Monday, Dec. 5. 

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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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