Colorado football coach Deion Sanders has battled health issues the last few years. It appears his health struggles may not be behind him. Sanders believes he is still fighting blood clots in his leg, per ESPN.
Sanders revealed that information on Saturday night after his team lost to TCU.
“Cat's out of the bag, all right. I think I've got more blood clots,” Sanders said. “It don't make sense. I'm hurting like crazy. … I'm not getting blood to my leg. That's why my leg is throbbing.”
Sanders also revealed this past offseason he had received treatment for bladder cancer. Sanders' doctor had said that the Colorado head coach has fully recovered from that.
Sanders and his Colorado team are currently tied for last in the Big 12 Conference standings, with an 0-3 mark. Colorado is 2-4 overall. This is Sanders' third season leading the Buffaloes.
Colorado blew a lead against TCU on Saturday. The Horned Frogs defeated Colorado, 35-21.
Colorado football is struggling this season
The Buffaloes are trying to replace a lot of talent this season, on both sides of the ball. Colorado football lost Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter from last season, as well as quarterback Shedeur Sanders. On the defensive side, Shilo Sanders also departed.
It has been a difficult transition for the team without those guys. Colorado has dropped conference games to BYU, Houston and now TCU. The only wins Colorado football has this season are over Delaware and Wyoming.
Colorado football is in their second season in the Big 12. Last season, the Buffaloes won nine games and nearly got a spot in the conference championship game.
Sanders is set to see a doctor in the next days over his blood clot issue. He admitted he has been in pain on the sideline.
“Sorry to get that out, but thank you for noticing,” Sanders said when responding to a question from reporters about his health.
The road ahead gets no easier for Colorado. Colorado's next game is against Iowa State in Boulder, on Saturday.
