Over the weekend, the Jackson State Tigers (7-1) defeated the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils 28-19 in SWAC football action.
The victory was also the second straight week head coach Deion Sanders wasn’t on the sidelines as he continues to recover from foot surgery. Reports claim Sanders was hospitalized for another unspecified illness.
The only hint Sanders relayed is that he has undergone some “recent surgeries.” Sanders released an entire statement on social media.
“Jackson State #TheeILove GREAT WIN!”
Like a proud dad, Sanders not only encouraged players but everyone around the team.
“We have truly been tested these past couple of weeks regarding our strength, mentally and physically, as individuals and as a team. I AM SO DARN PROUD of each and every one of these young men and women that are a part and connected to this team,” he said.
Coach Prime then updated everyone on his health.
“As you know, recovering from my recent surgeries has taken longer than expected. (Mostly because I could not sit my butt down somewhere),” Sanders said in a way only he can. “Thank GOD I have a wonderful team of Doctors and Nurses, and I am still under their care.”
Jackson State has won both of the games Sanders missed and is 7-1 on the season. Running backs coach Gary Harrell has filled in for Sanders on an interim basis.
