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Jackson State loses to NC State in overtime after a dropped pass by Hayden Hagler, Deion Sanders goes full Primetime to make it a teachable moment.
Jackson State went into yesterday’s Celebration Bowl undefeated ready to put an exclamation point on their season. Before the game, Deion Sanders fought back tears talking to the team. It was almost too perfect of a situation for Sanders. Coaching in Atlanta, at the Mercedez Benz Dome in the city that picked him to be their star way back at the start of his playing career.
Deion Sanders Comforts Player After Dropping Pass In OT To Lose The Celebration Bowl
While Jackson State clearly had the talent, NC State took their same three plays and used them to win the celebration bowl. Even with Travis Hunter’s last-second TD in regulation to tie the game, overtime would seal NC States’ victory 41 – 34. A dropped TD pass from Hayden Hagler essentially ended the game. The dropped pass ruined the Jackson States’ hope to end the as champions.
Of course, social media made jokes the only white player on the field ruined the HBCU championship game. In the locker room, Deion sanders used the moment to remind Hagler it would only make him stronger in life and in situations off the field. Football is a team sport and Coach Prime reminded him they lost together it wasn’t just on his shoulders.
