There’s a reason why Deion Sanders remains an evergreen icon. Whether he’s shutting down receivers, coaching up Colorado, or just giving his momma a hard time, the 57-year-old stays in the spotlight. But sometimes, even Coach Prime gets benched — especially by his mother, Connie Knight, and here’s a dose of a mother-son playful banter.
Like any loving son, Deion Sanders wanted to make sure Connie’s living comfortably. “You ready to go to Texas?” He pitched in a new Instagram video on March 6. “You ready to go to Dallas?” His mother’s response was a firm and unimpressed “No.” So, he switched to plan B. Pointing at the closed curtains, he asked, “Can you at least get the view of the beautiful mountains… Why do you have everything closed up?” And just like that, he yanked them open, flooding the room with light. This earned his mother’s reprimand as she scolded him — “Here you come with that opening up everything. I was glad when you were gone.” Don’t we just love to annoy the ones we truly love!?
Deion Sanders couldn’t help but laugh at his mother’s brutal honesty. He knows better than anyone — this is just how they show love. His playful persistence isn’t just about convincing his mother to move. It’s about making sure she enjoys the life he’s worked so hard to provide. Just last month, the dutiful son decided to treat his 69-year-old mother to some much-needed relaxation at his beloved Lake Prime.
A man of competition, Deion Sanders turned their peaceful stroll into a victory lap. “I wanted her to see how beautiful this view is and how peaceful it is outside. She moaned & groaned, but we made it a half of mile which was tremendous for her,” he posted. And even now, all he wants for his mother is to relax and take in the beauty around her. But this time, Connie seems to have firmly planted her feet on the ground. Just like her resilience while raising a young Deion.
Deion Sanders learns from his mother
Deion Sanders’ admiration for Connie runs deep. She wasn’t just a mom — she was his first example of what it means to work hard and never quit. “I can’t recall a time my momma said I’m not going to work cause I don’t feel good,” he reminisced. That kind of unwavering commitment shaped him from a young age. Even when he was in high school, his mother made sure she was there for him. Despite working Monday to Friday, she would show up for him on Saturdays after 6-hour drives. And the sacrifice left a mark.
This fond memory of his resilient mother gave him renewed hope when he went under the weather in mid-February. Sitting with an IV on his arm, he asked, “If I can’t recall my mom taking a day off, who am I?” That mindset is what fuels his leadership, his coaching, and his relentless drive. And he has succeeded. His childhood dream of retiring his mother from work became a reality when he was drafted as a first-round NFL draft pick in 1989. And just like that, Connie never had to clock in again.
“My mother has not worked since 1989,” a proud Deion Sanders said. “And she would never ever work another day.” Because that’s what a son does for a woman who gave him everything.
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