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Deion Sanders discusses interviewing for Power 5 jobs, including in the SEC West
By Keith Farner
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Deion Sanders has a unique approach to his career, but as more is learned about it, the Jackson State coach has impressed decision makers along the way.
During an extensive interview with the Associated Press, Sanders shared how he discussed job openings with officials from at least 3 Power Five schools, including Florida State in 2019.
“Killed it. Nailed all the interviews,” Sanders said.
Arkansas was another one, and he performed so well during the initial interview, which was done as a favor to Sanders’ then-agent, it led to a second, more formal interview.
Arkansas AD Hunter Yurachek said he went into his initial meeting with Sanders back in 2019 with no expectations.
“I was blown away,” Yurachek told AP. “He was very well prepared. He had done research on our program. He had done research on recruits. He could talk about the SEC.”
At that time, Sanders was still coaching at a Dallas-area high school that he helped launch. His lack of experience was too much to overcome.
While his win-loss record may leave something to be desired, Sanders has already proven himself in recruiting, most notably by signing Travis Hunter, a one-time Florida State commitment.
“Can the name Deion Sanders and his presence in the home of a young man be enticement enough for that young man to come here (to this) institution?” Yurachek asked himself.
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
