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Getting into the NFL is already a herculean task. However, thriving in the NFL is a whole new level altogether. While some NFL stars succeed with one team, others only found success after a change of scenery. On the other hand, there are also a handful of NFL players who managed to succeed with whichever […]

Colorado Football first-year head coach Deion Sanders received a vote of confidence from school athletic director Rick George, following a bizarre month of April where dozens of players entered the transfer portal. “I have confidence in him and his staff and they know what they’re doing,” George told ESPN on Thursday following the Pac-12’s spring […]

The Colorado Buffaloes  sare about to experience a major upgrade in their defense. The team, led by new coach Deion Sanders, welcomes former five-star Washington transfer, Sav’ell Smalls. With this addition, the Buffaloes’ defensive lineup is set to become even more formidable, as Smalls brings his impressive track record to the field. Smalls took to […]

The New England Patriots recently picked Jacksonville State cornerback Isaiah Bolden, the sole HBCU player selected in the 2023 NFL Draft. Deion Sanders, NFL legend and Bolden’s college coach, slammed the league for overlooking HBCU talent while praising Bolden’s abilities. Bolden also took to Twitter to express his agreement with Sanders’ statement. He shared his […]

It’s safe to say that Colorado football head coach and former NFL star Deion Sanders isn’t happy with the results of the 2023 NBA Draft. In 2022, four HBCU players were selected in the NFL Draft. Heading to the 2023 version of the event, hopes were high that the number will increase after another solid […]

Things may not be as rosy in Boulder as they seem. Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders is being accused by two transfers of withholding practice film that would be given to prospective recruiters. “For the coaches who are trying to recruit me. I am sorry but I will not be able to get y’all my […]

Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes just recently lost a big talent from 2022, with wide receiver Montana Lemonious-Craig deciding to enter the transfer portal just after a fantastic performance in an ESPN-televised Spring Game. Lemonious-Craig’s decision has turned a lot of heads, with even Colorado football quarterback Shedeur Sanders — also the son of […]

A new era of Colorado football dawned when Deion Sanders was hired to be the new coach last December. This past Saturday, April 22, the immediate results of this hyped-up era were reflected through overwhelming crowd support. That following Monday decisively put the Sanders stamp on this program, with an unfathomable number of players entering […]

Colorado football had five players recently enter the college football transfer portal. WR Montana Lemonious-Craig, WR Jordan Tyson, S Tyrin Taylor, LB Shakaun Bowser, and OL Jackson Anderson all entered the portal on Monday, per ESPN. These transfer portal moves highlight a number of different ones over the past few weeks. In fact, ESPN reports that 17 […]

After a successful stint with the Jackson State Tigers, Deion Sanders has taken the next step forward in his football coaching career by becoming the Colorado Buffaloes newest head coach. After an ugly 2022 season that saw them post just a 1-11 record, Colorado will be hoping that Sanders can work on turning their football […]

The Prime Time effect is real. Just ask Colorado football fans. The difference in attendance for the Buffaloes’ 2023 spring game versus last year’s is as massive as the Golden State Warriors’ home and road record. New head coach Deion Sanders still knows how to fill seats, as a pop warner-like turnout turned into a […]

The future of the Pac-12 is still foggy, but new Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders is quickly establishing himself as the face of the conference. With his signature flare and boldness, as well as productive recruiting results, the Hall of Fame cornerback has infused new levels of enthusiasm into the program. And it was […]

Throughout the month of April, college football teams across the country are hosting their annual spring games. These spring games aren’t just the culmination of weeks of practice, but fans’ best look at the new team until the season officially begins in the fall. It’s an exciting time for the sport, but this year, it’s […]

The excitement is real for the Deion Sanders era of Colorado football. According to Brett McMurphy of The Action Network, all Colorado Buffaloes season tickets have been gobbled up for the 2023 campaign. Prior to this year, the last time such tickets were sold out was way back in 1996 when Sanders was still high-stepping […]

Deion Sanders is trying to establish discipline and consistency as he takes over a Colorado Buffaloes football program that has been suffering in recent years. He has his first opportunity to do that during spring practice. Sanders is putting out something of an old-school demand in an effort to get his players to work hard […]

Colorado Buffaloes star Travis Hunter is one of the most unique players in college football. Not only is Hunter, a former 5-star and the number-one overall recruit from the 2022 class, an elite level talent, but he is an elite-level talent at two positions. That’s right, Hunter is a legitimate top talent at both cornerback and wide […]

NFL legend Deion Sanders came to the defense of Lamar Jackson amid talks that teams have concerns about the Baltimore Ravens quarterback’s injuries and overall mentality. Jackson is currently in a contract dispute with the Ravens, and as he makes his case for a massive payday, many people have questioned his toughness and desire to […]

Deion Sanders is preparing for his first fall as the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes football team. He left Jackson State after an undefeated season for what many assumed to be just for a bigger program. Sanders appeared on “The Pivot Podcast” and said it was more than that, reports USA Today’s J.T. Keith. […]

Colorado football has scored another win in the transfer portal with South Florida wide receiver Xavier Weaver joining Deion Sanders’ team, as reported by Wade Peery of On3. “South Florida transfer wide receiver Xavier Weaver entered the transfer portal this offseason in hopes of finding a new home, and he finally find one on Wednesday […]

The Baltimore Ravens continue to make changes to their coaching staff with Lamar Jackson’s future unclear for the time being. On Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported that former Florida State head coach Willie Taggart is heading to Baltimore to become the running backs coach. The #Ravens are expected to hire Willie Taggart as […]

Colorado football and Deion Sanders have yet to take the field for the 2023 season, but the program is already breaking records. Not only are Sanders and the Buffaloes selling tickets to their spring game, set to take place on April 22, for the first time, but fans are clamoring to feast their eyes on […]

Following a 1-11 2022 season, Colorado hired Deion Sanders as their next head coach. As he steps into his first year as Colorado’s leader, Sanders made his expectations for the Buffaloes very clear. Sanders came to Colorado after earning a 27-6 record during his time at Jackson State. Now joining the Pac-12, Sanders doesn’t expect […]

If you ask Deion Sanders years ago who his QB GOAT is, the now Colorado football coach would say it’s Joe Montana. Today, however, Coach Prime believes Tom Brady has surpassed Joe Cool. Speaking with Peter King during the Super Bowl, Sanders was asked to name his greatest quarterback of all time. He didn’t hesitate […]

Versatile 4-star recruit Ju’Juan Johnson has announced his commitment to Colorado football after previously being linked to LSU and Florida, per Shea Dixon. He is reportedly one of the top 5 recruits in Louisiana for the 2024 class. Johnson’s presence will only enhance this Buffaloes team that has already improved since Deion Sanders was hired […]

Deion Sanders’ Colorado football overhaul is off to a great start, as the NFL Hall Of Famer helped reel in the Buffaloes’ highest recruiting class in 15 years at National Signing Day. After his impressive Colorado football recruiting effort, Sanders had an inspiring message for the Buffaloes community, per ESPN. We’re not recruiting just no […]

Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes recently had a special visitor on campus, with hip-hop superstar Lil Wayne dropping by to take a look around. Sanders then toured Lil Wayne to the locker room of Colorado football, and boy did it look like a lollipop to Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. Lil Wayne toured the CU […]

When Deion Sanders was the head coach at Jackson State University, he was able to bring attention the school, and the city of Jackson, Miss., have never seen before. Sanders’ daughter, Deiondra, decided it was time to remind people the campus isn’t as glamorous as the bright lights and cameras displayed. After saying there are […]

Baltimore Ravens legend Ed Reed won’t be the head football coach at Bethune-Cookman after all. The initial reason the university gave for that stunning development, though, has come under fire as Reed has gone public with his derision for Bethune-Cookman administrators. In an emotional, fiery speech to Wildcats players and recruits on Satruday after previously […]

Deion Sanders did it again for Colorado football, as 5-star cornerback and top 2023 recruit at his position, Cormani McClain, flipped his commitment from the Miami Hurricanes to the Buffaloes on Thursday night. McClain is the latest blue-chip recruit to hitch his wagon to Sanders, who has put on a recruiting clinic since arriving in […]

Deion Sanders has done it again. Nearly a month after former five-star recruit Travis Hunter followed Sanders from Jackson State to Colorado, the Buffaloes have now landed Cormani McClain, the top cornerback in the 2023 recruiting class, according to ESPN College Football. McClain had committed to Miami before Sanders immediately went to work on scooping […]

Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders shocked the college football recently when he announced he was headed to Colorado. It was believed that there were other programs in position to be turned around and make some noise in the college football landscape. Clearly, Sanders enjoys a challenge. He is not wasting any time either. […]

Colorado football is excited about the arrival of Deion Sanders. However, the first 5 games of the 2023 season will present quite the challenge for Sanders and the Buffaloes, per Barstool Colorado. First 5 games on Colorado’s schedule: @ TCUNebraska CSU@ Oregon USC Brutal start to the season 😬 — Barstool Colorado (@CUBarstool) January 17, […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ Wild Card Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is going perfectly, for the most part. Their offense has torched the limping Tampa Bay defense, and their defense is shutting down Tom Brady. However, one player in particular is not having a good game: Brett Maher, their kicker. Maher missed three extra point […]

Another game, another roughing the passer penalty call that has NFL fans pulling their hair. This time around, it happened early in Monday night’s NFC Wild-Card Round showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with veteran defensive end Akiem Hicks getting called a penalty for roughing Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in the […]

Deion Sanders has no plans to coach in the NFL. The Pro Football Hall of Famer admitted as much as he starts his work with Colorado football. The 55-year-old tactician has a good reason for doing so, though. The two-time Super Bowl winner pointed out that he has “no desire to coach rich men” and […]

Deion Sanders might be known today more as the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes and as the former head coach of the Jackson State Tigers, but there was a time when he was the talk of the sports world because of his dual-sport abilities. As one of the rare people who have ever played […]

Marcus Jones is having quite a rookie campaign with the New England Patriots. With the Patriots down by a 22-0 score in the third quarter of their Week 16 home game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Jones delivered in convincing fashion, as he hauled in a much-needed interception off of quarterback Joe Burrow and went the […]

Deion Sanders, the best college football recruiter in the nation? If you ask the man himself, he’d say so. The Colorado football head coach was asked that very question during a recent appearance on Club Shay Shay, a podcast hosted by three-time Super Bowl champion Shannon Sharpe. Deion Sanders didn’t hesitate, letting it be known […]

Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders told 2023 commitment quarterback Ryan Staub to “Get on Twitter and start recruiting your future teammates,” according to a Thursday report from the Athletic’s college football staff. “Really, we were just kind of getting to know each other,” Staub said. “It basically got to the point where Coach Prime […]