Sunday, October 23, 2022

Prime Time Brings JSU to the Big Time

 Give some props to Coach Prime.  Gameday, yes, that Gameday, is coming to Jackson Saturday.



42 comments:

Anonymous said...

To cajole the criminals, er, Jacksonians to behave themselves for two consecutive weekends will be just too much to ask.

Anonymous said...

this will be a 30 for 30 one day. the only sad thing is it will crumble back down immediately when deion leaves. 90% will go away and the 10% left will rot over time. i hope it doesnt happen but i dont see how it wont. i also would have bet my bank account 3 years ago that college gameday wouldnt be in jackson ever much less in 2022. so theres that

Kingfish said...

Some of you really can't stand to see good things happen in Jackson.

Anonymous said...

That's great news! Thank you, Coach Prime!

Anonymous said...

Lmao@Kingfish
You run a racist hate blog so wtf did you expect?

Anonymous said...

I don’t think it’s about anyone “can't stand to see good things happen in Jackson”.

I think it’s more about WHY GameDay would come to Jackson to cover I-AA football. Although I think they have been to North Dakota State, it really makes little sense to cover FCS football on a national level, outside of the playoffs.

What’s the agenda?

PSU/OSU, KSU/OK State and FL/GA would make a lot more sense.

Anonymous said...

I can't wait to see the celeb guest ESPN chooses.
(I can only hope it's not Antar).

Rita Brent would be a good choice.

She and Lee Corso would be too funny.





Anonymous said...

This is outstanding! Great win for JSU and Jackson! This bulldog is a huge fan of what's happening at JSU. JSU also has some of the best gear around.

Anonymous said...

@3:13
Jackson was recently in the national media attention spotlight for the water crisis. ESPN saw an opportunity to capitalize on that interest to get ratings. It is really simple. Why can’t you ignorant hillbillies understand these concepts?

Anonymous said...

Outside of a one hundred mile radius around Jackson, who’s going to care? Besides espn making a big deal out of it, I can’t see any financial gain for the advertisers.

Anonymous said...

3:13 It's a story, that's the agenda. You don't need a novelty sports pre-game show to highlight the significance of FLA/GA PSU/OSU KSU/OK or whatever Alabama is doing. It's old hat. But there is a story developing in Jackson Mississippi against all odds and against all the local people who hate anything positive happening in Jackson or JSU. The underdog story is always interesting if told well, and a predominantly black school on the rise in Mississippi is the ultimate underdog. Can't you see that?

Anonymous said...

Lil Wayne is the announced celebrity

Anonymous said...

Smart money says Michael Strahan

Anonymous said...

Pound sand, Jackson haters!!! This is 100% positive for the capital and you know it. Ha ha ha!

Anonymous said...

Considering the atmosphere reflected by some of these posts and the history of non-support by the state I find J-State's success to be absolutely remarkable. Well worth national publicity.

Anonymous said...

Of course there are JJ posters who know how to run ESPN better than ESPN. geez

Anonymous said...

Outstanding much needed positive news for Jackson.

Anonymous said...

Happy for JSU and Coach Prime! They deserve it

Anonymous said...

From a 20 year Rankin resident who recently relocated...Sanders and JSU are the best thing that has happened to the Jackson Metro Area in several years. Metro residents who cannot appreciate the exposure, revenue, and positive PR this brings should make sure to vote for candidates who are not dedicated to the future of the metro area, focused on social issues, and their future in Mississippi politics.

Argue all you want about a new stadium funded by dollars better spent on water systems...that is a different issue Sanders did not create. This is an honestly good thing that has cost no more than already expensed dollars from the University. No different and cheaper than Kiffen at Ole Miss or Leach at State.

If Jackson fails so does the metro area.

Anonymous said...

No Fish some of us see this chump using Jackson as a pawn, you just can’t see it, this cat doesn’t care about anyone , it’s all ego.

Anonymous said...

Prime Time is serious and it shows, I am happy he is here. Sports draw in money and after it is mismanaged we can only hope some makes JSU and the City better.

Anonymous said...

Tell the truth Fish, They are coming for Southern not that buffoon !

Anonymous said...

Jackie Slater would be a great celeb guest.

Anonymous said...

@3:12 - And, yet, here you still are. Giving the site clicks and posting comments.

Anonymous said...

I don't know how long Coach Prime will stick it out at JSU, but who knows how long any successful coach will stick with a program when presented with lots of other opportunities for career growth?

I am really happy that he's there and am amazed at how much good he's doing for the players, the team, the school, and even the city. That's way more than I would expect from a football coach, but he's doing it.

As far as Game Day, there are no top ten matchups that week, JSU and Southern is a big historic rivalry, it will interest a lot of viewers who are used to normal Game Days but have never been to an HBCU event, it will be good for the schools, good for the programs, good for the city, good for ESPN, etc.

I just hope that someone dials up some extra security for Ol' Crimson that day and selfishly I hope that Socrates or Kenny get the nod for Guest Picker. :)

Anonymous said...

10:29pm-

What if it is all ego? In the grand scheme, in the collateral, what's the worst that going to happen for the city of Jackson and the players/supporters of JSU? They're going to have something to be proud of and something positive to happen? Would that be so bad? In the end, who cares if this is a launching point for Sanders or a feather in his hat if the effect of his presence is positive for the city and for those students and players?

Man, haters really love to hate.

Anonymous said...

Good news for Madison County, where all the folks from ESPN will be staying and dining.

Anonymous said...

Actually ESPN are staying at a Fondren hotel and likely eating at walkers. Herbstreet was here a few years back doing a interview on ole miss and James Meredith. He ate walkers daily. Not sure where you heard that from about eating and staying in Madison.

Anonymous said...

Face it, Gameday is here because of Prime, NOT because of Jackson or JSU.

Someone needs to ask those talking heads what they think about millions of gallons of raw sewage being dumped into any river is America.

Anonymous said...

Is there anything good that can happen in Jackson without y’all griping about it? This is undoubtedly a good thing for Jackson. Your reaction makes for a terrible look for y’all (and unfortunately, for your communities as well to the extent that your attitudes are widespread there).

Good things happen in Jackson too, not just bad things. Wipe your tears and get over it.

Anonymous said...

I watched the CBS interview with Deion Sanders on "60 Minutes" on October 16, 2022. I got the distinct impression that Deion Sanders (aka "Coach Prime") does NOT TRULY care about anyone other than himself. After all, he pretty clearly indicated that IF he gets a chance to have a job at a major university--meaning a school OTHER THAN an HBCU (i.e. Historically Black College or University)--he would take that job. So much for his supposed support of HBCU schools.

You can watch that "60 Minutes" interview here: https://www.cbs.com/shows/video/8KBXk2d8ZthCH4t0dB6icFVZXIZoLIGa/

Anonymous said...

@11:21 I did not get that impression at all. Coach Prime said he had his time and he wants to help others have theirs. He’s a good man. EVERYONE should go out and support JSU this weekend! Beautiful fall weather, great football, nice folks, and THE BOOM!

Anonymous said...

11:21 He said nothing of the sort. Like any sane person if one of those filty rich schools made him a ridculous offer like they are now paying lesser coaches he would have to consider it. Nobody can blame him for that. Do you know anything about the contract Jimbo has with Tex A&M? Do you call Jimbo selfish? Deion has worked his ass off and he doesn't have to. We could use a few hundred more poeple who are selfish like him.

Anonymous said...

You haters are something else. Here are some facts for your heartburn. JSU has more star power than ANY school in the state right now (and it even ain't close) AND THE ONLY UNDEFEATED TEAM IN THE STATE.

What ever happened to being happy for others when they are the recipient of good fortune? I hope the kids (students/athletes), alumni and fans have just as much fun as I did when Gameday came to my school. That is what it all about, right?

Anonymous said...

I actually like Coach Sanders and I'm glad to see what he has done with JSU.

And while I may be wrong, I don't think he's yet fully ready to to deal with the challenges of a NCAA Division I Coaching position.

Give the man a couple of more years in the SWAC ... and he may be ready to take on such job.


Anonymous said...

3:07 I've got news for you. Try the challenge of recruiting with no budget, retaining coaches for chicken-feed salaries, high school level facilities,
and little state support, then examine this man's results and say he's not ready for the "challenges" at the "higher level". I think he's damn ready to get one of those multi-million dollar buyouts he'll get when he loses a few games at an SEC money-pit. As ready as all the other coaches who'll get fired in the next couple of years. Damn ready.

Anonymous said...

I'll watch College Gameday only if that dumbass Mayor is not on the show. Hopefully the water will be on wherever they stay.

Anonymous said...


I'm Not a Jackson resident, not an African American but I'm Proud of what Coach Prime has been able to accomplish fo JSU I wish them another tremendous Weekend in Jackson also-

Anonymous said...

TV media welfare, like the commercials.

Anonymous said...

Coach Prime for Jackson Mayor. Makes sense. Head coaches surround themselves with position specialists who focus on coaching that position group while the head coach oversees the whole program, similar to how a mayor SHOULD run a city. I think he'd be a good fit in the mayor's office and would be an almost guaranteed win.

Anonymous said...

Rankin Rez here, I am very happy for Coach and JSU.
That said, if they let the mayor bloviate after he allowed so many impoverished residents go with out water, I’ll turn it off.
I can support the good people in Jxn and still loathe the people who are ruining it.
Pretty simple.

Anonymous said...

Great for JSU, SWAC, HBCU & City of Jackson! I don’t have a ticket but plan on going. Last SWAC game I attended was Alcorn vs Valley. Jerry Rice & Valley lost!!



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