WATCH: Deion Sanders says all of his belongings were stolen during his coaching debut at Jackson State

The Deion Sanders era at Jackson State University began today. . .

Pregame coach prime is an incredible vibe @DeionSanders @21standprime pic.twitter.com/7iOJmqzhFY

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) February 21, 2021

. . .and former Dallas Cowboys teammate Troy Aikman was on hand for his debut as a college head coach:

Troy Aikman here in Jackson for Deion Sanders’ first game as a head college football coach pic.twitter.com/vT2W7lYRHK

— Nick Niehaus (@nickniehausWAPT) February 21, 2021

And the NFL Hall of Famer and Heisman Trophy winner welcomed Aikman at the pre-game warmup:

Troy Aikman surprised former Cowboys teammate Deion Sanders for Deion’s coaching debut at Jackson State

(via @TroyAikman’s Instagram) pic.twitter.com/WOsl6vk0Cz

— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) February 21, 2021

Sanders earned a Gatorade bath after the Tigers’ 53-0 drubbing of Edward Waters College:

Remember when @FSUFootball passed on @DeionSanders. Dummies pic.twitter.com/lniGHzTL82

— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) February 21, 2021

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But the victory was marred by the unfortunate news that the coaching office was robbed *during* the game and the thief or thieves made off with all of Sanders’ belongings, including his wallet, credit cards and cellphone:

A sad, bizarre and unfortunate situation. After his first win as Jackson State's head football coach Deion Sanders reveals that his personal items were stolen during the game. pic.twitter.com/S0CyJMN1VW

— Joe Cook (@JoeCookSports) February 21, 2021

Well, at least he got the W.

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