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Deion Sanders to Rich Eisen:  Jackson State 'We Recruited Up' with the '40-40-20 Formula'

Deion Sanders spent part of Christmas eve speaking on Rich Eisen's podcast about the future of Jackson State, the Travis Hunter recruitment, and Florida State University.

Kyle T. Mosley

Deion Sanders spent part of Christmas eve speaking on Rich Eisen's podcast about the future of Jackson State, the Travis Hunter recruitment, and Florida State University.  

Deion Sanders and Rich Eisen
Deion Sanders and Rich Eisen; Credit: The Rich Eisen Show

Sanders told the NFL Network anchor that Jackson has "recruited up." Meaning that JSU has better talent coming into the program in 2022.   

The 2021 FCS Coach of the Year has a 15-5 record in two seasons at Jackson State. The team will lose several star players. The most significant loss will be of defensive leader and playmaker James Houston.  However, another defensive standout, Aubrey Miller Jr., has decided to return for his final year of eligibility at Jackson State.

So how does Coach Prime replace the production of a James Houston? He told Eisen that he has a 40-40-20 methodology for his team.  

"Well, we recruited up. I don't look to two, three years from there, Rich. I take care of the present because if I don't want miss the moment. So

we recruited up

at every position that we needed to

recruit up

at. And we had some guys that weren't eligible last year that were better than the guys that were on the field this past season.

And I can't wait for America to see them. We recruited some guys grad track.

I have

40, 40, 20,

Rich. That's my formula. 40% grad transfer is 40% in the portal, 20% of high school. And, what we recruited is phenomenal.

We recruited up

at every position that we needed help in.

So I looked for a better team.

I looked for a team to be smarter, tougher, a little faster, a lot more physical.

Although we lead this nation in sacks and amongst the, where the top and FCS in defense, but we gotta get the offensive line together and get, that offense going. And I'm addressing that right now."  

Deion Sanders on The Rich Eisen Podcast (12/24/21)

Jackson State will open the season in Miami against the Florida A&M Rattlers in the Denny's 2022 Orange Blossom Classic on Sept. 4.

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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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