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SWAC investigating Jackson State brawl in Deion Sanders' return

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Jonathan Wagner

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Deion Sanders returned to the sidelines in Jackson State’s 21-17 victory over Southern on Saturday night. The win was Jackson State’s seventh consecutive win, but the game will be remembered for the brawl that occurred after the clock struck zero.

After the win, Jackson State ran around Southern’s field before they appeared to try and plant their flag into the midfield turf. Southern players took exception and both teams then met midfield. Things got heated from there and many players from both teams had to be separated.

Following the incident, the SWAC released a statement where the conference said an investigation will occur.

“The Southwestern Athletic Conference is currently reviewing the incident which took place at the conclusion of the Jackson State at Southern football game,” the SWAC said in its release via Football Scoop. “After a comprehensive review the Conference Office will make a determination regarding necessary next steps in accordance with the league’s constitution and bylaws.

“The Southwestern Athletic Conference upholds a high standard of good sportsmanship and any conduct deemed detrimental to those efforts will be handled appropriately.”

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Jackson State is now 9-1 on the season and 7-0 against SWAC opponents. Southern falls to 4-6 and 3-4 in the SWAC. Deion Sanders had missed Jackson State’s previous games due to a foot surgery and illnesses, resulting in him being hospitalized.

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Sanders is a former All-American defensive back at Florida State. He is also one of the greatest NFL players of all time. Sanders is in the Pro and College Football Hall of Fame. He also won two Super Bowls and an NFL Defensive Player of the Year award.

This season is Sanders’ second as Jackson State’s head coach. The win on Saturday gave Jackson State the SWAC Eastern Division title. Jackson State has not won a SWAC title since 2007, but Sanders has the team in a great position to do so this year.