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Alabama State welcomed Deion Sanders and his team Jackson State on Saturday For Alabama State’s homecoming. HBCU football is usually a tight-knit community. But, there was some real beef between Sanders and Alabama State coach Eddie Robinson Jr. (no relation to Grambling legend Eddie Robinson) after the game.
Things got testy postgame between Deion Sanders and Eddie Robinson
After Jackson State’s 26-12 win, the coaches met at midfield for the obligatory handshake. But, it wasn’t all smiles.
No respect for Deion from Alabama State’s coach.
Imagine not showing respect to the GOAT @DeionSanders pic.twitter.com/bUpBt0p89T
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) October 8, 2022
Sheesh. Even Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher shook hands like adults after Alabama beat Texas A&M today.
Afterward, Robinson spoke out about why he was mad at Sanders.
“He ain’t SWAC. I’m SWAC.”😳 Alabama State HC Eddie Robinson about Jackson State HC Deion Sanders #bamastate #swac #swarmas1 #theeibelieve pic.twitter.com/sJuZjnSXdB
— The Wild Card (@wildcard2k) October 8, 2022
Essentially, Robinson was mad that Deion made some comments about Jackson State being a money game for Alabama State. And, he was upset that Deion walked through their pregame warm-up instead of around it. Finally, he was mad that Jackson State was throwing the ball up 26-12 late in the game, which is a non-issue to me.
Of course, Deion responded with a classic line, “If I ain’t SWAC, who is?” The SWAC is the conference they play in, for reference.
“If I ain’t SWAC who is?” 👀
Jackson State Head Coach Deion Sanders speaks on Alabama State head coach Eddie Robinson Jr. #swarmas1 #bamastate #theswac #homecoming2022 #theeIbelieve#swac pic.twitter.com/0OHYgSFajA— The Wild Card (@wildcard2k) October 8, 2022
Jackson State stayed undefeated at 5-0 and play against Bethune-Cookman Next Week