Deion Sanders’ handshake with Alabama State coach Eddie Robinson Jr. turned nasty after the Tigers’ 26-12 road victory on Saturday.
Sanders, whose team is now 5-0 and 3-0 in the SWAC, walked across the field to exchange handshakes.
However, when he went to deliver a warmer greeting Robinson Jr. brushed off Sanders and turned and walked away.
Sanders was caught off-guard by the moment.
Here is what happened between Eddie Robinson Jr. and Deion Sanders at midfield. pic.twitter.com/Xs0gDDjGou
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Al.com offered a couple of reasons Robinson Jr. could have been miffed.
Sanders made a comment this week suggesting that Alabama State would regret scheduling his team for homecoming, which could have been why Robinson reacted the way he did.
However, it also appeared Jackson State tried to score late with the game in hand.
Jackson State forced an Alabama State punt with 1:06 remaining in the game. On first down from the Jackson State 33, J.P. Andrade threw a pass, which was broken up by Mikey Victor. Two more runs plays gained 25 yards before the game ended.