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Deion Sanders to Miss Third Game

Jackson State's Deion Sanders is expected to miss the third-straight football game as the Tigers head coach.

Kyle T. Mosley

Jackson State's Deion Sanders will miss coaching his third-straight football game as the Tigers head coach. Football Scoop's John Bice reports, "Sanders has endured an extended hospitalization and complicated recovery."

Jackson State University's head football coach Deion Sanders
Jackson State University's head football coach Deion Sanders watches from the sidelines as his team plays against Alabama State during JSU's homecoming game at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium in Jackson, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Tcl Jsu Vs Alabama5; Credit:© Eric Shelton/Clarion Ledger / USA TODAY NETWORK

Sanders remains under his doctor's orders to stay off his feet and recover from the foot surgery on September 22. He immediately coached the next two weeks of football action before being advised against being on the sidelines.

I reported last week of Coach Prime's hospitalization from an article by Larry Brown's Gary Papke. 

Deion Sanders' has not seen in public since the news broke of his hospital stay.  His whereabouts remain private.

Jackson State has not provided details of the severity of his after-surgery complications.

As interim head coach, Gary Harrell is 2-0 and will continue to direct the team in Week 10 against Texas Southern.

The Tigers are fighting to remain on top of the SWAC East division with an overall 7-1, 5-0 SWAC record. Jackson State team is ranked No. 17 in the FCS Coaches poll for Week 10.

Sanders posted an inspirational video on social media for fans:

Sanders posted his appreciation for the team, fans, medical staff, and associates after Jackson State defeated Mississippi Valley on Saturday afternoon.

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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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