Deion Sanders Could be the Stepping Stone to Bring Big Time Talent Back to HBCU Sports

This past Monday, Deion Sanders became the Head Football Coach at Jackson State. 

For those that don’t know, Jackson State is a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). This past season Jackson State finished 4-8 overall and 3-4 in the SWAC. 

The SWAC is one of four historically black colleges and university conferences(HBCU); the other three conferences are the CIAA, MEAC, and the SIAC conferences. 

Deion Sanders is a huge deal for not just Jackson State University, but HBCU schools in general. 

The first big signing this year for HBCU sports was Makur Maker signing to Howard University, but Deion Sanders becoming the head football coach at Jackson State University takes HBCU sports to another level.

Deion already has a Mississippi State freshman defensive back, Javorrius Selmon, transferring to play with Jackson State because he wants to play for Deion Sanders. That is the first of many transfers and signings to come.

This could get the ball rolling to get more big-name former star professional athletes to coach at HBCUs and current five-star athletes that are currently at these “power conference schools” such as LSU, Alabama, Kentucky, Kansas to transfer to a HBCU and change the narrative and bring the same revenue they are giving these PWI institutions to HBCU’s. 

HBCU’s sports talent level in the 70-90s was astounding. During the 70s-90s, HBCU had high caliber talent such as Willis Reed at Grambling State University, Earl the Pearl Monroe at Winston Salem, Rick Mahorn at Hampton, Shannon Sharpe at Shannon Sharpe, Jerry Rice at Mississippi Valley State University, Michael Strahan at Texas Southern Dick Barnett at Tennessee State, Edwin Moses at Morehouse, Wilma Rudolph at Tennessee State, Yolanda Laney at Cheyney University, Doug Williams at Grambling State, Steve McNair at Alcorn State, and Althea Gibson at Florida State. 

In the 2000s era, the talent level had dropped off. HBCU’s lost the talent level to the big schools because of “more TV exposure,” but with Deion Sanders, kids know the cameras will be tuned into HBCU sports, now that Primetime is in the building.  

With what’s been going on in the news due to continued police brutality, if it isn’t clear by now the way people of non-African American descent think of African Americans, you probably live under a rock.

It is now more crucial than ever to focus on building up our own community because we are always helping other races, but when it comes to social injustices matters to African Americans, most people from different races go MIA. 

It is time to take back what is ours, and what better way to start that by building up powerhouse HBCUs sports programs to generate revenue for our HBCUs and go toe to toe like the old days against these powerhouse PWI programs that were built by star African Americans athletes. 

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Patrick Mahomes Breaks the Bank with NFL’s Richest Contract Deal

Yesterday, star Quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a ten-year extension contract worth $450 million.

Patrick Mahomes is guaranteed $63 million at signing and up to $140 million injuries guaranteed. 

Patrick Mahomes now has the highest NFL contract in history as well as raising the bar for Quarterback contracts.

Mahomes is well-deserving of this contract after bringing his team back down big against the Houston Texans in the divisional game 21-0 in the first quarter, to come back to win 51-31, or coming back against the Tennessee Titans to win 35-21, or to come back down 20-10 late in the fourth quarter against the San Fransisco 49ers, to win his first-ever Super Bowl and first-ever Super Bowl for the Kansas City Chiefs franchise!

Patrick Mahomes has always shown up in the big games and this new deal shows what happens when you produce on a consistent level. 

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Super Bowl LIV Breakdown

Today we finally get to watch the Super Bowl game we have been waiting for two weeks. We get to see the Kansas City Chiefs high powered offense go against the San Fransisco 49ers stifling defense.

Kansas City Chiefs offense has averaged 43 points per game in the playoffs. San Fransisco 49ers defense has only given up 15 points per game in the playoffs. This will be a very interesting game with the top offense versus the top defense.

Kansas City Chiefs

For the Kansas City Chiefs to win the game, they must force Jimmy Garoppolo to win the 49ers the game. For that to happen Patrick Mahomes and the high powered offense must do what they do best put up points fast. Mahomes must test the 49ers secondary by throwing the deep ball to Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce, or Sammy Watkins. The Kansas City Chiefs defense must stop what the 49ers do best running the ball. If the Chiefs defense can stop the running game from Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman, they should be in a great position to win Super Bowl LIV. They can't let Mostert have another monster game as he did in the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers where he rushed for 220 yards and four touchdowns.  The San Fransisco 49ers have averaged 208 yards per game on the ground in the playoffs.

San Fransisco 49ers

For the San Fransisco 49ers to win the game, they must stop Patrick Mahomes and the high powered Chiefs offense. To do that, Richard Sherman must follow Tyreek Hill wherever he goes, he's the only shot they have of stopping Hill. Also, that dynamic pass rush in Dee Ford and Joey Bosa must put pressure on Mahomes and get some sacks. On offense the 49ers must do what they do best run the ball, the less Jimmy G has to throw the ball the better. Jimmy G hasn't thrown for 200 yards or more yet in the playoffs.

Prediction

 My prediction for Super Bowl LIV is the Kansas City Chiefs will beat the San Fransisco 49ers 35-14.

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Breakdown of NFL Championship Games

Today we will have the pleasure of watching four great teams battle it out for a chance to play in SuperBowl 54 in Miami, FL on February 2, 2020.

The first game that will be played is the AFC Championship between the Tennessee Titans vs. the Kansas City Chiefs at 3:05 PM ET.

The next game will be played is the NFC Championship between the Green Bay Packers vs. the San Fransisco 49ers at 6:40 PM ET.

Both games should be electrifying today and should keep fans out of their seats for the duration of the game.

Tennessee Titans- Kansas City Chiefs Breakdown

For the Titans to pull the upset today, they must continue to let Derrick Henry do what he does best which is run the ball down the defense throat. Especially after the comment made by Chiefs defense end Frank Clark stating, "He's not one of the best guys at breaking tackles to me honestly." I don't know if Clark was saying that to pump up himself and Chiefs defense for the challenge or to give Henry more motivation to dominate the Chiefs defense on the ground. That's funny for Frank Clark to say because on Week 10 Derrick Henry ran for 188 yards and two rushing touchdowns. Those numbers surely show he isn't easy to tackle.

The Titans running game will open up the passing game for Ryan Tannehill to be able to hit his rookie sensation wide receiver, AJ Brown.


The Kansas City defense must step up today, we know Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce, Damien Williams and the rest of the offense will come to play today against the Titans. In week 10 Patrick Mahomes put up 446 passing yards and threw for three passing touchdowns. Mahomes always shows up in big games and today will be no different. Titans defense has no answer for blazing speed wide receiver Tyreek Hill who torched the Titans in Week 10 for 11 receptions, 157 receiving yards, and one touchdown reception.

My prediction is the Chiefs redeem themselves from that week 10 lost and will beat the Tennessee Titans 35-17 to advance to Super Bowl 54 in Miami, FL.

Green Bay Packers- San Fransisco 49ers Breakdown

Today's NFC Championship will be a rematch of Week 12 matchup where the San Fransisco 49ers dominated the Green Bay Packers 37-8. Aaron Rodgers was only able to throw for 104 passing yards and one passing touchdown. Aaron Jones only was able to rush for 37 yards against the 49ers stifling  defense.  Jimmy Garoppolo, on the other hand, had a great game where he threw for 253 passing yards and two passing touchdowns. George Kittle also had a big game with six receptions, 129 receiving yards, and 1 touchdown reception.

Today if the Packers want to win the NFC Championship Game they must win the fight up front, the offensive line can't get bullied again by the 49ers defense line and let Joey Bosa, DeForest Buckner, and Dee Ford cause havoc in the backfield. Also, Davante Adams must have another big game against Richard Sherman, if they want to throw on more then one side of the field. Other young Green Bay receivers  must step up San Fransisco might double team Adams and make someone else beat them.

Today if the 49ers want to win the NFC Championship Game, they just need to play 49ers football running the football with Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman. Also, Jimmy Garoppolo must continue to throw the ball down the field to his deep threats Deebo Samuel and Emmanuel Sanders. George Kittle must be involved in today's game today he can't have only 17 receiving yards like he did last week in the divisional game against the Minnesota Vikings they will not win if that happens.

Green Bay Packers defense must step up like they have all season they have only been giving up 19 points a game. If they do that today and Aaron Rodgers shows up as he always does in big games it could get ugly real fast for the 49ers. Aaron Jones must step up and grind it out in the run game and tire out that ferocious 49ers defensive line. Davante Adams must have a big game as well and have his way with the San Fransisco 49ers secondary that only allows 169 passing yards a game.

My prediction is the Green Bay Packers will beat the San Fransisco 49ers 27-17 to advance to Super Bowl 54 in Miami, FL.

Five Targets the Dallas Cowboys Should Look at Before the Trade Deadline

With the trade deadline approaching today at 4 PM ET, the Dallas Cowboys have several weakness they need to fill if they're serious about a playoff push. The Dallas Cowboys are currently 4-3, which isn't bad but also isn't playoff worthy either. If it wasn't for the Cowboys defense blowing big leads against the Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers they would be 6-1. So, you should already know what I'm going to say their first target should be any defensive player that can strengthen a weak defense.

Although DeMarcus Lawrence has been having a stellar season with 10.5 sacks. Also, after serving a four-game suspension, David Irving has come back with aggression recording five sacks.

The first target the Cowboys should look into is finding a runner stopper defensive tackle. The Dallas Cowboys really dropped the ball, letting Marcell Dareus getting traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Marcell Dareus was a perfect player to fill the Dallas Cowboys run stopping woes, Dareus is a player that can take out one or two linemen by himself. However, since Dareus is already off the board, another player the Cowboys should look at is Ndamukong Suh. Suh is another offensive line nightmare, he causes havoc and not only stops the run but also gets pressure on the quarterback. I know Miami says, he isn't up for trade, but for the right offer, anyone is available. Dallas needs to at least test the waters with Miami to see what they want for Suh. Dallas run defense is ranked 14th in the league giving up 106 yards per game.

The next target the Cowboys should look into is a veteran shutdown corner. Dallas Cowboys pass defense is currently ranked 12th, which isn't bad. But, if they're serious about chasing a championship, they need to find a lockdown corner. The name they should be targeting is Vontae Davis who currently plays cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts. Vontae is a physical cornerback in his six-year career, he has 22 interceptions and 142 pass deflections. Although the Cowboys invested a large amount of their draft picks into defensive back in the 2017 draft they still need help.

The third target the Cowboys should look into is adding another linebacker with some substance. When Sean Lee is on the field, the defense looks in tune and perfect. But, when Sean Lee is injured the defense looks lost. Jaylon Smith has stepped up since his gruesome injury but is still on a pitch count. The Cowboys should target San Fransisco linebacker Aaron Lynch.just to add depth to their linebacker core.

The fourth target the Cowboys should look into is adding another deep threat for Dak Prescott. Everyone thought Terrance Williams, would be the other deep threat outside of Dez Bryant. Terrance Williams has been nothing but a bust, and shouldn't have been resigned. The name that should interest the Cowboys is Pittsburgh Steelers disgruntled wide receiver, Martavis Bryant. With Martavis being 6'4, and a deep threat he will help out the Dallas offense tremendously especially with Ezekiel Elliot starting his six-game suspension this week.

The fifth and final target, the Cowboys should look into is a running back. With Ezekiel Elliot being suspended for six games, there are rumors the Cowboys have contacted the Tennessee Titans, to see if they're willing to trade former Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray. This would be perfect considering he already knows the system, and if he can deal with the fact he will always be the number two running back and never number one back when Elliot returns this would be perfect.