At a time when Nick Saban hasn't completely ruled out a return to coaching, his former lieutenant-turned-nemesis and fellow West Virginia native is being more candid and direct about his desire to get back in the game.
In another sign of how name, image and likeness payments have fundamentally changed college football, Maryland head coach Mike Locksley admitted this week that player payments became such a contentious issue on his team that it caused strife in the locker room.
Sanders blasts players who wear their pants too short: "I think there should be a fine implemented for that stuff, and let's have more respect for this tremendous game."
Colorado coach Deion Sanders hasn't been shy about building his roster through the transfer portal and helping players get paid in name, image and likeness deals.
The Ravens are in the OTA portion of their offseason work and attendance is voluntary, so quarterback Lamar Jackson has opted not to take part in most of the workouts.
A flurry of reports from last week resulted in two clear tidbits: (1) a presidential college sports commission is coming; and (2) former Alabama (and Michigan State and LSU and Miami Dolphins) coach Nick Saban will likely serve as a co-chair.