Deion Sanders On The Flats?

[LawTalkin Jacket]

 

[Skeptic]

Thought about posting this in the GT News thread but this not really news, more of a hot take. What do you guys think about what he's saying? Would Deion be a fit here at GT? And nothing about whether he'd want come here just would he be welcomed and fit in here on the Flats?

I agree to love him if he agrees to win.

 

[LawTalkin Jacket]

Tom Brady Signs Deion Sanders' Son to BRADY Brand NIL Deal

Tom Brady's BRADY Brand has inked Deion Sanders' son, Shedeur Sanders, to an NIL deal, according to multiple reports.

outsider.com

 

[Oldgoldandwhite]

I agree to love him if he agrees to win.

Sounds great to me.

 

[GTrob21]

Bring on Prime time, it would definitely be a show on the Flats.

 

[MidtownJacket]

I just don’t think he is the man for our program right now. IMHO the team has stumbled the last few years in part because we had a HC who was very self-motivated. Deion is about Deion first, second and third. He also loves making noise (distractions) for his kids to have to drown out.

Seeing Brent bring the team back to a blue collar, do it for the guy to the left and right of you in the trench is the sort of psyche shakeup we needed. I fear Deion would have us regressing back to where we were under CGC.

 

[Northeast Stinger]

I just don’t think he is the man for our program right now. IMHO the team has stumbled the last few years in part because we had a HC who was very self-motivated. Deion is about Deion first, second and third. He also loves making noise (distractions) for his kids to have to drown out.

Seeing Brent bring the team back to a blue collar, do it for the guy to the left and right of you in the trench is the sort of psyche shakeup we needed. I fear Deion would have us regressing back to where we were under CGC.

Or Deion could be exactly what we were promised under CGC but this time delivering.

Not arguing for Deion to be the coach over Key, not at all. But even those of us who were skeptical of Collins liked the idea of branding, media hype and high value recruiting. Doubt seriously that Deion would turn out to be another Collins.

 

[Oldgoldandwhite]

NIL and the portal has changed everything. I don’t think the status quo is where we want to be.

 

[stech81]

Bring on Prime time, it would definitely be a show on the Flats.

I would rather win football game don't care about having another show

 

[85Escape]

Tom Brady Signs Deion Sanders' Son to BRADY Brand NIL Deal

Tom Brady's BRADY Brand has inked Deion Sanders' son, Shedeur Sanders, to an NIL deal, according to multiple reports.

outsider.com

He's out. Any friend of Brady's is a non-starter for me. Yes, I'm petty and small-minded, at least on this topic. Much like Zelensky...without losses or without Brady. Without Brady

 

[MountainBuzzMan]

I would rather win football game don't care about having another show

It would be fun to win football games AND have a show. Kids like the spot light and if he could actually coach, it could be a win win. Seems like he is coaching decently so far. No smoke and mirrors to hide behind

 

[GTrob21]

I would rather win football game don't care about having another show

I am still wondering why people think he wouldn’t win? Why because he is at a HBCU and we are in the mighty ACC? That is a bull crap argument. I bet you have never watched one of his games. His teams are well coached, and execute on both sides of the ball. It’s not just because of the talent that followed him, it’s also the coaching.

 

[SOWEGA Jacket]

I am still wondering why people think he wouldn’t win? Why because he is at a HBCU and we are in the mighty ACC? That is a bull crap argument. I bet you have never watched one of his games. His teams are well coached, and execute on both sides of the ball. It’s not just because of the talent that followed him, it’s also the coaching.

It’s also the fact that the competition is horrible. These SWAC teams are barely above high school level. Deion is winning because he has a much higher level of player than any team he plays. He may be a great coach but you can’t use his SWAC resume as any kind of indicator.

 

[bigrabbit]

I personally don’t want anything vaguely resembling the recent Deion vs Eddie Robinson Jr. interaction around GT. Wasn’t Deion’s fault, but I hope his high profile doesn’t attract it. He’s apparently a great coach, working on legit personal agendas, which is fine.
One specific issue: I wonder if he’d be ok narrowing his recruitment targets to fit our athlete academic profile? For example, how many of his current players could he get into GT?
I don’t see it working for him or us, but maybe I’ll be proven wrong.

 

[bobongo]

I just don’t think he is the man for our program right now. IMHO the team has stumbled the last few years in part because we had a HC who was very self-motivated. Deion is about Deion first, second and third. He also loves making noise (distractions) for his kids to have to drown out.

Seeing Brent bring the team back to a blue collar, do it for the guy to the left and right of you in the trench is the sort of psyche shakeup we needed. I fear Deion would have us regressing back to where we were under CGC.

I have to say, I've cooled to the idea of Deion after giving it some thought mainly for the bolded reason. Nothing against him at all, but there just seems to be that aura about him and I don't think it suits us. Besides, although are a few reasons why he may want to return to Hotlanta I just don't think he's going to want to bring his fireball QB son here to play behind our offensive line. He'll find another P-5 gig somewhere else. But if I'm wrong and he's hired, I'm behind him all the way. He's certainly an intriguing possibility, even if he seems kind of a prima-donna.

 

[JacketFan137]

the only question i would need a firm answer on from deion is who could he get to be his OC and DC. if he was able to get two high profile coordinators then we have no choice but to hire him. i think that would be more important as i see deion as more of a ceo coach.

 

[g0lftime]

If we were to finish 3-9 like before he would be the kind of hire to get a lot of attention on the team and a bump in recruiting -- maybe. I would not expect him to stay at GT more than 3 or 4 years but maybe that would have been enough to change the trajectory we were on. If Key keeps winning we are on the right path again .

 

[JacketFan137]

If we were to finish 3-9 like before he would be the kind of hire to get a lot of attention on the team and a bump in recruiting -- maybe. I would not expect him to stay at GT more than 3 or 4 years but maybe that would have been enough to change the trajectory we were on. If Key keeps winning we are on the right path again .

i think just about any coach we bring in should be looked at as 3 or 4 years tops. now that we are no longer an option team if any coach on our team does well they are gonna gain a lot of interest from people who will pay them a lot more than what we will.

4 years is starting to look like a long time in college football for any coach outside of truly exceptional coaches at high profile jobs like uga, bama, clemson, michigan etc.

 

[chriscarter]

the only question i would need a firm answer on from deion is who could he get to be his OC and DC. if he was able to get two high profile coordinators then we have no choice but to hire him. i think that would be more important as i see deion as more of a ceo coach.

Deion is doing a fantastic job at JSU. He is great with recruiting and his players. He keeps the team pumped up while having fun at the same time. He could bring whatever coaches he wants imo

 

[georgytech]

It’s also the fact that the competition is horrible. These SWAC teams are barely above high school level. Deion is winning because he has a much higher level of player than any team he plays. He may be a great coach but you can’t use his SWAC resume as any kind of indicator.

I think they are much better than high school teams https://www.si.com/college/hbcu/football/2022-hbcu-players-nfl-earnings-rankings