Deion Sanders is called "Coach Prime" because the nickname evolved from his original nickname "Prime Time," which he earned during his playing days. The origin of "Prime Time" dates back to high school when a friend gave him the nickname after a standout basketball game where he scored 37 points. As he transitioned from being a player to a coach, the nickname was adapted to "Coach Prime" to suit his new role. Sanders embraces the nickname strongly, and it has become a defining part of his identity as a football coach, especially during his time coaching at Colorado and previously at Jackson State.
