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Bethune-Cookman backs away from Ed Reed after bold hire gambit
Bethune-Cookman University sought a bold hire like Deion Sanders to spark its program in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. It entered an agreement with Ed Reed but withdrew, citing fear and a retreat from backing him despite his NFL and college credentials. Reed posted a counter video denying withdrawal, saying the school misrepresented events, while players petitioned for his rehiring and potential Colorado staff offers loomed. The episode labeled the school as indecisive and left Reed’s candid, unfiltered approach prominent in the national discussion.
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