Hall of Famer Ed Reed expressed displeasure over how the conversation between him and Bethune-Cookman Football program.
Reid was tapped to become the next head football coach of the Wildcats on December 27, but former nfl defensive back It was learned on Saturday that the university has decided to ratify his contract.
But earlier this week, Reid shared that two other HBCU football programs offered him coaching jobs amid his issues with the BCU.
During an appearance on the show “Roland Martin Unfiltered” on Monday, Reid was asked if other HBCU programs had approached him about head coaching opportunities. The 44-year-old responded by revealing that he declined an offer from Jackson State.
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Ed Reed looks on during the game between the Atlanta Hawks and Detroit Pistons at State Farm Arena on December 23, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Reid said, “I turned down a Jackson State job to be here Roland.” “Prime called me. Deion Sanders called me himself, man.”
If Reid’s statement is true, it calls into question Sanders and Jackson State’s public announcement that TC Taylor would be the Tigers’ next head coach. Taylor served as the offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach. Under Sanders in Jackson State,
“My recommendation goes to TC (Taylor); he knows how I feel about TC,” Sanders said after the Tigers’ win over Southern in the SWAC title game, while with JSU athletic director Ashley Robinson. were sitting
“I want the TCs and many of the staff members to be retained here. But, that’s mine – I would love to have someone in the house because I really don’t know how to if someone from outside the house comes to understand.” have to work.” how we work And how do we get down That’s my recommendation, so let’s clap it for TC.”
Ed Reed issues video rant against Bethune-Cookman after claiming university won’t “ratify” contract
Ed Reed #20 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after the Ravens’ 34-31 win against the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Sanders coached his final game in December at the Celebration Bowl at Jackson State. later formally colorado buffalo football program,
A representative for Reid was with him during the appearance and he explained that the Baltimore Ravens legend had received other offers, at which point Reid interrupted and mentioned Gambling State Football Program,
Reid came under fire in recent weeks when he posted a video complaining about campus conditions and a lack of cleanliness in his office. during a instagram liveReed commented on the amount of garbage he saw in the grounds.
“I’m going to be here picking up the trash with the football team. I must go, I’m not even under contract yet!” he was heard saying in the clip.
Former NFL player Ed Reed attends Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California.
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A handful of Bethune-Cookman football players have started a petition to reinstate Reid as their head coach.
The players said in a statement, “We strongly believe that the abrupt dismissal of our newly appointed head coach Ed Reed is unfair to not only the student-athletes but the entire BCU family, community and does not align with the legacy of our founders. ” on petition.
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BCU’s previous head coach, Terry Sims, was relieved of his duties in late November after going 2–9 in back-to-back seasons.