re: 30 for 30: Deion's Double Play

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Deion is cocky as shite and always refers to himself in the 3rd person, but his teammates seem to always say he was a great guy to play with

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This is very true. He has a completely different personality in private than his "Primetime" persona. There is an abundance of stories about how Deion thoughtfully gave presents to teammates and people who worked in various facilities. People might be surprised to learn that his favorite hobby is fishing. Moreover, coaches at FSU used his work ethic as the standard that other athletes needed to reach.

Deion's flaw is his thin skin, as shown by the McCarver situation. Like a lot of other athletes, he uses criticism for personal motivation.