Topic: University Of Colorado

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.