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Deion Sanders Jr. thanks Texas Tech coach for past support

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 3:10 AM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Deion Sanders Jr. thanks Texas Tech coach for past support

Summary

Deion Sanders Jr. publicly expressed gratitude to Joey McGuire, the Texas Tech head coach, for his longstanding support that dates back over a decade. Sanders Jr. recalled McGuire's offer to help with content creation at Texas Tech during spring workouts. Despite not taking up the opportunity, Sanders Jr. acknowledged McGuire’s role in assisting young athletes from Cedar Hill High School, where he previously coached. The connection between the two families remains strong even as their teams compete in college football.

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•Deion Sanders Jr. thanks Joey McGuire on social media.
•The two have maintained a relationship since 2009.
•McGuire coached Sanders Jr. at Cedar Hill High School.
•Well Off Media, led by Sanders Jr., has grown significantly.
•Their friendship remains despite team rivalries.

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