Is Deion Sanders a top candidate for ASU head-coaching job?

In case you missed it, reports broke on Sunday that Edwards was relieved of his coaching duties -- with speculation as to whether he got his notice as he was walking off the field following Saturday's 30-21 loss to Eastern Michigan.

Of course, this isn't the first gig Sanders has been connected to since taking up at Jackson State and making the program successful. Heck, he was suggested to take over at Auburn just this weekend, and Bryan Harsin still has a job there. 

While Sanders hasn't officially been named as a coaching candidate at Arizona, he would certainly fit the bill. Athletic director Ray Anderson likes adding NFL talent to his staff -- hence the Edwards hire five years ago. And he has the big personality that the Sun Devils need as they transition into a different era.

However, it's fair to wonder if the red flags at ASU are going to drive Sanders and other coaching prospects away. The program is still being investigated by the NCAA for recruiting violations that took place on Edwards' watch, and the impact of that investigation still remains to be seen. One thing that makes Sanders an appealing candidate is that he's very good at recruiting, but who knows if he would be able to recruit as he has at JSU if Arizona gets slapped with restrictions following the investigation.

In short, we don't know yet if Sanders is a serious candidate for the ASU job. But with the current season already underway, we will probably get an answer to that sooner rather than later.

According to CBS Sports, other well-known candidates for ASU's head coaching job include Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule, ESPN analyst Dan Mullen, and even Harsin since his days at Auburn appear to be numbered.