"Lightning is going to strike him": CFB fans get heated over Deion Sanders' NIL remarks

Deion Sanders never shies away from voicing his thoughts, especially when it comes to the details of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) in college football. At the Big 12 media days, Sanders shared his concerns about players prioritizing money over the game.

"I love these kids are compensated for what they bring to the table. I don’t want them to put the bag before the game. If you have the game, the bag is gonna come. I just don’t want to take away the purity of this wonderful game," he said.

CFB fans quickly took to social media to react to Sanders' comments. One fan quipped:

"At some point, Sanders is going to say something like that at a press conference and lightning is going to strike him."

One user added: "He can’t buy everyone and he’s backpedaling lmao."

"Too late for that statement now," tweeted another.

Others were more critical, with one CFB fan stating:

"Prime has a bridge to sell u too."

Another commented, "Shut up… You guys created this monster and this is only the beginning. Thanks for ruining the game."

“Impossible, it can’t be both ways,” said one fan.

Despite the mixed reactions, Sanders' stance highlights the ongoing debate around NIL. His viewpoint is crucial to the discussion on maintaining the integrity of college athletics amidst the NIL revolution.

Deion Sanders discusses his value in present-day NIL ecosystem

Always known for his bold takes, Coach Prime shared his thoughts on his value in today’s NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) era.

On All The Smoke podcast, he was asked how a 19-year-old Deion Sanders would have fared in the current NIL era. His response was classic Prime Time:

"I don't even know who to compare me to. What I would be like? Oh my goodness. Jesus, Oh God!! I would need help. I know because of all the access that the internet gives. Oh Lord Jesus, trouble. Yeah, I would really need Jesus to come down himself." [25:46]

The Colorado coach has always been a genius when it comes to business endeavors and determining his worth, long before NIL deals were a thing.

During his podcast appearance, Sanders advocated a NIL system similar to professional sports. Sanders' views align with those of Alabama legend Nick Saban, who has consistently advocated for traditional NIL regulations.