Contrary to what some outsiders may assume, many of the Jackson State faithful have moved on from Sanders leaving the program.
JACKSON, Miss. — On a Saturday afternoon, in a homecoming game that was draining emotionally and physically, members of the Alabama State football team found a burst of adrenaline when the clock reached zeroes and a victory over host Jackson State was complete. The Hornets sprinted to midfield at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium and mockingly waved goodbye to the home crowd, savoring their payback to a Jackson State team that ruined their homecoming the previous year.
Advertisement He orders a bowl of gumbo and takes a couple spoonfuls before setting it aside to chew on a question that’s much meatier: How is Sanders remembered by locals? “He deserves a lot of credit for what he accomplished,” said Epps, a member of JSU’s Class of 1974. “But he did not put us on the map. Jackson State has a long and rich history that started well before him.” Epps’ mother, Mary Epps Tillman, nods in agreement from across the table.
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