Who's Right? Who's Wrong?

10/17/2022

According to "The Bleacher Report," Alabama State head Coach Eddie Robinson, Jr., did not want to embrace Jackson State head coach, Deion Sanders, after they'd already shaken hands. Click on the image to look at the video, then write below, your thoughts.

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chase m 6b

10/18/2022 11:31:45 am

it looks like the one guy is trying to keep them from geting into something or brakeing it up

chase m 6b

10/18/2022 05:45:57 pm

i aggre they should show good team work and good sportsmanship.

Mkaya Banks

10/18/2022 06:39:40 pm

Being anxious because of a football game is not a reason to shove another person in the chest even if it was a big game still not a good reason I'm pretty sure the plays were more anxious then the coach but you don't see them shoving anyone after the game ended Coach Robinson was in the right of way by showing his respect to Coach Sanders.

Sydney Griffin 3A link

10/18/2022 11:53:44 am

Robinson had decided to shake Sander's hand,since Alabama's state homecoming lost to Jackson State.He did not want to embrace any form of communication, so he shoved him with his hand.Then Sanders raised his hand and walked next to his security guard. Sanders was probably feeling anxious in the week of the game.

A. Green 3a

10/18/2022 04:02:42 pm

I agree with the fact that he was probably anxious because it was a big game for them.

Mkaya banks

10/18/2022 06:28:21 pm

I feel and understand exactly where you are coming from because one you do not put your hands on anyone upset or not it''s wrong and two they lost fair and square he is a head coach and needs to act like one putting your head on someone because your team lost is something child would do.

Janelle Melgar 6B link

10/19/2022 04:45:04 pm

I agree with you. He must have felt the pressure from all the press which caused him the act that certain way. I'm sure if anyone lost to another team you'd also have this type of reaction.

cedric lott 2a

10/21/2022 09:21:44 pm

I agree on the fact that he shoved him cause he don’t want to communicate with him. At the end of the day they both have to realize as being adults they should be more aware of what they are doing. They obviously had some secret animosity built up already

Roderick H. 5B

10/21/2022 11:03:36 pm

This is very true, the game definitely meant bigger things to others, especially the coaches of the teams, both sides worked hard but losing is no reason to refuse to be mature and acknowledge the other team for their achievements.

Bralin W 6B

10/18/2022 12:24:01 pm

I can understand why Eddie didn't want to exchange in further conversation with Deion because they lost their homecoming game. But at the same time when you are coaching D1 football you should try to exchange good words with the opposing teams head coach and not express your emotions in the wrong way on live television. He also didn't have to push Deion in the chest like he did because that alone could have caused a altercation between them two.

A.Green 3a

10/18/2022 04:01:37 pm

I agree, they should have set an example of good sportsmanship.

Mackenly Mitchell link

10/18/2022 09:17:18 pm

I honestly think neither one of them showed good sportsmanship.

Sydney Griffin link

10/18/2022 09:22:30 pm

I agree, because some people may not be happy when they lose their homecoming game. They might want to express how they feel, which means lashing out towards Deion.

Joshua 3a

10/19/2022 08:56:37 am

i agree they need to set example for the kids .

Kaylee Holt 6B

10/19/2022 11:11:17 am

I agree, expressing your emotions on live tv shows your true colors.

Davis. M 1A

10/19/2022 07:23:45 pm

Yeah, but he could've showed good sportsmanship.

Raheem Beck 5b

10/20/2022 09:32:26 am

I agree with you because he expressed the wrong emotions. Be mad at your kids for how bad they played and yourself for not good enough coaching. They wanted it more then yall did so you can´t get mad at the other side for doing what they´re supposed to do in winning

A.Tindle 7b

10/20/2022 06:02:17 pm

I agree with you Bralin, mainly when you talked about the fact they're on live televison, because they're a bunch of young football players watching this, and this could give the wrong idea.With them having such a impact, and being on tv, they have to think before they react.

cedric lott

10/21/2022 09:12:15 pm

I definitely agree cause why would you even attempt to start an altercation with another coach. Also, i felt like they should’ve been more of a man about it. However, both coaches could have just spoke from an distance

A.Green 3a

10/18/2022 04:01:03 pm

The dude in black could have definitely express that he did not want to hug him in a different way. Pushing him in the chest definitely made the dude in the white retaliate. At the same time though, the dude in the white also shouldn't have hit his arm like that. They are both in the wrong and need to work on their sportsmanship.

joshua martinez 3a

10/19/2022 08:55:37 am

i agree this is ther job and they shouldnt be acting like this.

Janelle Melgar 6B link

10/19/2022 04:48:21 pm

I completely agree with you. They both need to work on their sportsmanship. It's understandable that you don't wanna hug, but you at least need to tell that person in a respectful way.

Davis.M 1A

10/19/2022 07:25:03 pm

Right, pushing someone is just wrong.

A. Sanchez 5B

10/21/2022 05:01:50 pm

I agree he could have told him he was not comfortable giving him a simple handshake rather than pushing him in the chest .

Mkaya Banks

10/18/2022 06:16:43 pm

From the looks of it coach Sanders should have never walked up to coach Robinson if he knew his intentions were not peer. Win, lose or draw you still have to show respect and good sportsmanship to the over team.Coach Robinson Jr did not have to walk up to Coach Sanders but he did because he wanted to show his respect to Coach Sanders. That's something I have learned if the coach does it then the team will do it so just imagine how rude and and disrespectful Coach Sanders team is and I'm 100% sure Coach Sanders would not want anyone treating as such so treat other how you would like to be treated.

Mackenly Mitchell link

10/18/2022 09:15:04 pm

exactly, I don't know why Deion was expecting a happy greeting.

Kaylee Holt 6th

10/19/2022 11:09:07 am

i definitely agree, Good sportsmanship is need because there should be no disrespect towards people even if you lost to them.

Makyia Lyons 5B link

10/20/2022 09:17:43 am

I totally agree with you. You should always have good sportmanship to the other team. You should be rude and disrespectful to no one

Raheem Beck

10/20/2022 09:28:58 am

I don´t agree with you because the meeting at the 50 is done by all head coaches in all sports it shows a sign of respect. For coach prime to show respect and not taunting him after the game like they did him before the game it shows the respect coach prime has for the game.

Mackenly Mitchell link

10/18/2022 09:13:16 pm

I don't think coach sanders needed to take it that personal. All coach Robinson did was simply shake his hand and walk away. What did he want him to do? sit down and have tea. After losing a big homecoming game, i'm surprised he shook his hand at all.

Sydney Griffin link

10/19/2022 07:49:25 am

I agree, coach Robinson didn’t have to shake sanders hand but he decided to.

A. Tindle 7b

10/20/2022 06:09:05 pm

I can see where your coming from, but if you take a look at the video a few times you could see that Robinson put his hand on his chest while in the middle of the handshake, which was really akward. Deion just reacted in a normal human way, and pushed his arm off him.Dont get me wrong though i feel as if they both should tone it down, because you dont want to show whatever beef you have on national televison.

Joshua martinez 3a

10/19/2022 08:54:48 am

I think it was childish what the alabama state coach did . Its his job to be professional and teach the kids not only about football but respect not even the own football players did anythign childish like this . After he pushed deion , deion was confused because its not like they did anything bad or say anything before or after the game .

Desiree ware 3A

10/19/2022 07:55:38 pm

I agree, the alabama state coach should have acknowledged him and set an example for his football players. He should have used his words whether he was in a hurry or simply didn't want a hug or embrace.

A. Hernandez 5B

10/20/2022 09:45:42 am

I agree because head coaches shouldn't act like this. The competition can be very intense between two teams but at the end of the day you have to show respect to one another. Coach Robinson had a lack of respect towards Deion after the game and that's just bad sportsmanship.

D Burris 5B

10/21/2022 02:51:03 pm

I agree with you because as a head coach you should want to set an example for your team whether you win or lose

Kaylee Holt 6B

10/19/2022 11:17:50 am

Coach Robinson shouldn't have shown his true colors on live television because it shows the world what he is actually like.No matter what your doing you should always show respect and deal with your emotions later.What Coach Robinson is showing his team is to let your emotions get the best of you but that not what He should be teaching his team.Coach Sanders is showing his respect and it got pushed away so imagine how he felt in that time.

Desiree Ware

10/19/2022 07:59:31 pm

I agree, Coach Robison shouldn't have let his emotions get the best of him. He is setting a bad example for his football players.

Zariya Boyce

10/20/2022 11:07:52 am

I agree, I feel as if Coach Robinson is wrong for that. He is too big in his age to be acting unprofessional. He could've handled that way differently.

D. Burris 5B

10/21/2022 03:04:33 pm

I agree with you that coach Robinson shouldn't have shown "his true colors" because as a head coach he should've showed good sportsmanship.

Janelle Melgar 6B link

10/19/2022 04:50:55 pm

They are both in the wrong. They both need to work on their sportsmanships. First the guys could have told the other guy he didn't wanna hug. Then the other guy should have reacted differently instead of just pushing or shoving the other guy. They both had poor communication and need to work on it.

Giselle Calderon B. 2A

10/20/2022 05:34:23 pm

Yes, I completely agree I feel like both of them could have handled it better.

Davis.M 1A

10/19/2022 07:22:25 pm

I feel like he is wrong. He could've acknowledged him. This makes him look bad.

Roderick H. 5B

10/21/2022 11:01:05 pm

I agree, I understand football sometimes has money or maybe some sort of important item placed on it, but it should never get this personal.

Desiree Ware 3A

10/19/2022 07:52:23 pm

After watching this video coach prime is in the wrong. Although he went and greeted Eddie Robinson, he made himself look bad when he took it to a physical route and pushed Eddie Robinson. I can understand where coach prime is coming from, no one wants to go out their way to greet someone just to not be acknowledged. They both need to work on their sportsmanship and manners.

Makyia Lyons 5B link

10/20/2022 09:15:07 am

Coach prime is in the wrong. He went to greet Eddie Robinson, but it looks like he pushed him. Coach Robinson did not have to shake his hand but he was being nice, and decided to shake his hand.

A.Hernandez 5B

10/20/2022 09:50:20 am

I disagree because after a game you should always show respect to the other team no matter what. Coach Prime was just having good sportsmanship about the win. There is no reason for Coach Robinson to act like that if Coach Prime was just trying to embrace him after the win.

Raheem Beck

10/20/2022 09:18:48 am

I feel coach RObinson is wrong because just because you lost what you believed to be a big game you have to set a standard for your kids and show respect. Before the game the players cussed out coach prime and this shows the lack of leadership by robinson to teach his kids to be better than that. We all lose so despite the stipulations of the game he still should´ve been a man about it and embraced coach prime setting a standard of respect as a head coach.

Alexis Pescina 5B

10/20/2022 09:31:00 am

Coach Robinson shouldn't have done that because it embarrassed the team. the coach should show respect and deal with his emotions.

zaliah s

10/20/2022 11:02:06 am

i agree it is very embarssing to your players and coaching staff

Zariya Boyce 1A

10/20/2022 11:06:07 am

I agree it is embarrassing. I feel as if they are both wrong, and they both responded in a foul manner.

Giselle Calderon B. 2A

10/20/2022 05:39:12 pm

Yes, I agree with this because he embarrassed the team & should've showed more respect for the sport and for his team.

A.Hernandez 5B

10/20/2022 09:37:30 am

I think Coach Robinson is in the wrong because he is being a sore loser. There was no need for Coach Robinson to have a lack of good sportsmanship if they lost fair and square. In sports you win some and lose some, Coach Robinson just happened to lose this game.

zaliah s

10/20/2022 11:01:24 am

i agree he should take his losses as if he wouldve won

C VA

10/20/2022 11:49:30 am

Yeah it doesn't matter if you lost or not you still can't show bad sportsmanship like that.

Elizabeth.Adame 2A

10/20/2022 07:17:22 pm

I agree with you because even if you lose, doesn't mean you shouldn't show good sportsmanship. I'm sure it was a good game and if it wasn't it still didn't give either of them the right to do that. Sports will always have good times and bad times and they just have to learn to accept it.

zaliah s

10/20/2022 11:00:35 am

deion sandaders is a hall of fame nfl player and i think people think because who he is he should be held to a higher stanard but he caoches and get his boys hyped for a game like anyone else. he is SWAC

C Valdez 3A

10/20/2022 11:34:05 am

I think Eddie should not have been as rude in rejecting Sander's because it was disrespectful to Sanders and it makes him seem immature. Eddie shoving Sanders like that makes a bad example for his team and he should have showed better sportsmanship. Sander's though could have done better too because its easy to tell when someone doesn't want a hug especially after loosing so they both could have done better.

Rosalyn Aponte link

10/20/2022 07:52:42 pm

His supposed to be a leader and set an example for the team. Him putting his hands on him wasn’t right.

Shamarian Samuels

10/21/2022 10:04:05 am

Coach Eddie is supposed to be the face of his team he is the leader of the team he should be setting an example for the members on his team instead he is being petty and immature. And Sanders should have came from a place of understanding that he was angry about the lost and just left it alone.

Giselle Calderon B.

10/20/2022 05:29:19 pm

I think Coach Robinson is in the wrong because hes being a sore loser & not good sportsmanship. Robinson should have been more mature about it because they won the game fair & square.He could've dealt with how he was feeling when he was in a private space. By displaying his emotions in that way not only did he not show good sportsmanship but he did not show respect for the game and he embarrassed his team while doing so.

A. Tindle 7b

10/20/2022 06:16:27 pm

I feel that they're both in the wrong at some point, its neither here or there, or just black and white. Robinson was wrong for putting his hand on Deions chest in the middle of the handshake.He could have easily just finished shaking his hand, and walked away.Deion was in the wrong for the aggressive push, he did not have to be that dramatic. All im saying is you cant blame one without blaming the other, and they should both keep their emotions in check when on television.

Rosalyn Aponte 2A link

10/20/2022 07:50:14 pm

He should’ve kept it respectful and professional even if he was mad.

Elizabeth.Adame 2A

10/20/2022 07:12:19 pm

I personally think that both of them are in the wrong for this. I could get why Eddie wouldn't want to embrace Sander and had rejected him but they had already shook hands and rejecting him was rude. But also Sander shoving Eddie is also wrong because I think there was no need to do that. I think both of them could've done something that wouldn't have made the situation look that bad to viewers.

Shamarian Samuels

10/21/2022 10:01:11 am

I agree with you they both were in the wrong in the situation. They both are grown men acting petty for no reason.The first coach was showing un-sportsmanship like conduct. And the other coach physical touched the coach which isn't ok.

Rosalyn Aponte 2A link

10/20/2022 07:48:53 pm

The coach was mad, but there was no need for him to put his hands on him. He is supposed to set an example, and be a leader. He wasn’t acting professional or respectful.

A Giles 2a

10/21/2022 04:48:36 pm

I agree he should have just moved on with out showing his aggression.

D. Burris 5B

10/20/2022 10:45:42 pm

Both Coach Sanders and Coach Robinson are great contributors to the Southwestern Athletic Conference. However, I feel that Coach Robinson is in the wrong because whether you win or lose you still have to be professional in the situation. As a head coach, he showed poor sportsmanship during the post-game handshake and this was a bad example for the team.

Keyuante Sheffield 2a

10/21/2022 10:11:23 am

yes he did he didnt show no type of good sportsmanship what he did was poor and childish and very unprofessional because hes the head coach of an college football organization

P. Pina 7B

10/21/2022 09:02:41 pm

Yes I agree with you because they should still act professional in and out of the field and respectful toward others.

Shamarian Samuels

10/21/2022 09:58:32 am

Coach Robinson was wrong whether you win or lose you still have to be professional. You have to be strong for your team no matter the outcome.Sander Physically touching Eddie was wrong, It was so petty the other coach was causing any physical threat to Sanders.

Shamarian Samuels

10/21/2022 10:05:14 am

wasn't*

keyuante sheffield 2a

10/21/2022 10:09:33 am

yes sportsmanship goes a long way in sports and its always good to show it because youll want the same

Keyuante Sheffield

10/21/2022 10:08:33 am

I understand hes mad they lost the game and probably didnt want to exchange words or talk but its always good to show good sportsmanship in sports and be professional good or bad

evan anderson

10/21/2022 12:25:48 pm

coach eddie shouldn't have acted with zero respect towards the sport and deon sanders

Dontre Eley

10/21/2022 12:28:21 pm

I agree, I think he was being childish

tony robinson 5B

10/21/2022 03:24:34 pm

He was mad about the game but no matter what he still could have shown sportsmanship to the other players.Man people have been in his shoes to where instead of acting mad they had a smile and shown good sportsmanship

A Giles 2A

10/21/2022 04:47:21 pm

Yeah I feel like he could have responded in a better way to show that they still are “friends”

A Giles 2a

10/21/2022 04:46:07 pm

I feel like both of them could have responded to each other in a better way. By a better way I mean not getting mad at eachother and pushing eachother away. Then again it’s not like a fight has happened The coach just got aggravated because he was trying to be nice.

Ricardo Lynch 3A

10/21/2022 05:34:39 pm

I agree. The way in which they handled this was childish.

Mya Espino 7B

10/21/2022 06:03:34 pm

I strongly agree with you, they could've both been more mature.

Riana Thomas 5B

10/21/2022 09:19:13 pm

Instead of coach eddie being extra he should've just said no like you said. He was acting like a big baby instead at his big age. I would of fired him from being a coach because don't do nothing stupid like that again

Darius S 5B

10/21/2022 11:37:17 pm

I agree, I understand that Coach Sanders was disrespected, but Coach Sanders could’ve kept his composure. He could’ve easily been the bigger person in the situation. Instead, it looks like both of them could be in the wrong.

Andrea Sanchez 5B

10/21/2022 04:56:14 pm

I believe they both could of been respectful towards each other.There are times where you win and sometimes you don’t no need to be chaotic towards a simple handshake especially when many people are watching try to be mature next time.

Ricardo Lynch

10/21/2022 05:35:29 pm

Yes. There was a time in that situation where sportsmanship needed to be present.

Mya Espino 7B

10/21/2022 06:02:08 pm

I definitely agree with you, sometimes you just need to be the bigger person and respectful towards people who might not be nice to you.

Alexia Ruiz 1A

10/21/2022 05:16:47 pm

The video was blocked but i feel like they should have good sportsmanship. Based off other peoples replies it seems like they were being petty. There's no reason to be rude to anyone in my opinion.

Kevin Jacinto 6B

10/21/2022 11:12:56 pm

I agree with you because at the end of the day its just a game. Even though things are tense during the game. Both coaches need to show some respect and professionalism to each other.

Ricardo Lynch

10/21/2022 05:33:04 pm

Coach Eddie Robinson had the right to decline the embrace, the manner in which he did it was a little childish. Instead of pushing him away, he could've been more vocal and say "no". Coach Jackson's reaction is completely reasonable.

P. Pina 7B

10/21/2022 09:00:45 pm

Yes I agree with you, he should’ve said something and communicated in a more professional manner.

Kevin Jacinto 6B

10/21/2022 11:14:04 pm

I agree with you they shouldn't have gotten physical but some of show some standards towards each other.

Mya Espino 7B

10/21/2022 06:00:48 pm

I think the guy in the black could've expressed to the other guy that he didn't want to hug like, like a handshake or said he didn't want to hug him, but shoving him away could've been seen as disrespectful. I understand he must've been feeling pressure of the game, but being rude to him was definitely unnecessary. He might've been feeling a certain type of way after the game, but he shouldn't have let that affect his good sportsmanship and that could affect how some of the players act too.

Riana Thomas 5B

10/21/2022 09:16:06 pm

Coach eddie was just being childish and he to old to be acting like that. He knows if he was trying to do that to somebody else he would feel some type of way. Karma will get him one way or another.

Geoffrey Ojeh B.6

10/21/2022 08:43:00 pm

Since Jackson State defeated Alabama in the state homecoming game, Robinson had made the decision to shake Sander's hand. He shoved him with his hand because he was unwilling to engage in communication in any way. Sanders then extended his hand and moved toward his security guard. Sanders most likely experienced anxiety the week leading up to the game.

Paola Pina 7B

10/21/2022 08:52:17 pm

I believe that they should represent good sportsmanship but the way that Robinson shoved Sanders

Paola Pina 7B

10/21/2022 08:58:34 pm

I believe that they should show good sportsmanship and Coach Robison shouldn’t have shoved Coach Sanders aside. The way he reacted was rude and disrespectful instead he should’ve reject his hug. Even if the games turns out to a win or a lose for either of the teams they should still be respectful.

Riana Thomas 5B

10/21/2022 09:09:01 pm

This is wrong sportsmanship that coach eddie showed in general. If your team lost don't feel some type of way and walk off. Show love to the other team since they won. I just know the other coach is embarrassed because I would be. Coach eddie was just being childish.

Morgan Johnson 5B

10/21/2022 10:35:57 pm

I think the guy is in the wrong for pushing him away, but not everyone wants to be touched on like that. You need to make sure people are okay with that type of gesture. He didn't know this though so it's not really his fault.

Melissa Contreras 6B

10/21/2022 10:55:07 pm

In my opinion I don’t believe that they had good sportsmanship. I’m saying this because they let their emotions get to them. When they could’ve been mature about the situation.

Amaya J 1A link

10/21/2022 11:02:35 pm

I feel like because of a game no one should get mad at some one else and shove them to create a problem especially in a stadium filled with people

Roderick H 5B

10/21/2022 11:07:11 pm

I believe Coach Eddie was in the wrong, although his team lost, it's never a good reason to be a sore loser. Coach Sanders showed great sportsmanship and shook the hand of the enemy as mature people should do. But I also believe Sanders could have taken the rejection better, as he did shove Coach Eddie back.

Darius S 5B

10/21/2022 11:34:55 pm

I agree, sore losers do not belong in the sports community. Nobody should have to deal with bad sportsmanship.

Kevin Jacinto 6B

10/21/2022 11:18:25 pm

In my opinion Eddie Robinson Jr. has the right to decline his embrace, but he has to show some respect at least. He could've at least looked at the other coach in the eyes. But at the same time Deion Sanders didn't have to react that way.They are both in the wrong and could've been more mature and professional at the end.

Darius Sparks 1A

10/21/2022 11:33:33 pm

Coach Eddie was wrong in this situation. Coach Eddie was mad because his team lost and he decided to take his anger out on Coach Sanders and show bad sportsmanship. Coach Sanders did the right thing, he was showing good sportsmanship. It wasn’t ok how he was disrespected.

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