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Deion Sanders' decision to leave Jackson State for the University of Colorado after only three years sparked significant backlash. Critics argue he abandoned the "Messiah" mission he sold to the HBCU community. Moe shares his personal college experiences at Appalachian State and NC A&T to illustrate the importance of autonomy and the challenges of building sustainable black institutions in the face of "fast buck" temptations.
Moe posits that Deion Sanders was "bought off" by the established sports hierarchy to prevent him from permanently disrupting the talent pipeline to major white universities. The move to Colorado, a school with a strong Nike relationship, is seen as a way to neutralize Sanders' influence as a "change agent" for HBCUs. The segment concludes by noting that these collegiate environments serve as critical social and financial epicenters that the elite do not want to lose control over.
The episode concludes with a discussion of the 50-50 split in public opinion regarding Deion Sanders' move. While some see it as a betrayal of HBCUs, others view it as a standard career advancement. The hosts reflect on the "Messiah" trap and the need for collective action rather than waiting for a single leader. They wish listeners a Happy New Year and look forward to Episode 89 in 2023.
The hosts recognize associate executive producers and read a letter from Isaac Chase of "Guns For Everyone." Chase's company has provided free concealed carry classes to over 70,000 students in Colorado. The segment also includes a critique of Vlad TV for exploiting racial issues and industry beefs for clicks.
The hosts analyze how the media linked the stories of Olympic swimmer Cleek Keller and Cleveland Meredith. They point out a "pivot" in the reporting that makes it sound like the Olympian was the one planning to shoot Nancy Pelosi, when in fact those were Meredith's alleged plans. They criticize this as a tactic to make the entire Capitol crowd appear as armed assassins.
