Deion Sanders, also known as Coach Prime, completed his first year as the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes football team. The season was marked by ups and downs, with notable moments including a Heisman Trophy issue, recruiting missteps, and the loss of top recruits. Sanders faced criticism for asking boosters for more money to lure talent and demoting an assistant coach. The team ended the season with 8 losses in 9 games, leading to concerns about the future. Despite Sanders' belief in a rise for Colorado in 2024, opposing coaches predicted more hard times for the team. The season exposed the team's roster and Sanders' coaching abilities, raising questions about what 2024 will bring.
Colorado's Football Team Was Robbed at the Rose Bowl, and Coach Deion Sanders Wants Reimbursement https://t.co/xrR0sNmwvC
In a sport regularly dominated by familiar storylines, Colorado and Coach Prime were an injection of new energy. But now, a 4-8 season exposed the Buffs' roster and Sanders’ ability to pull the right strings from the sidelines. What will 2024 bring? 🔗: https://t.co/bjD5Y6P8te https://t.co/TIIDjViDPF
Pac-12 coaches who spoke to The Athletic predicted Deion Sanders would have a hard time recruiting top assistants this offseason after demoting Sean Lewis. What else did the coaches say about Sanders and the future of Colorado? More insight: https://t.co/bjD5Y6P8te https://t.co/QlFA0KJM4f
Deion Sanders believes Colorado will rise in 2024. Opposing coaches predict 'hard times' https://t.co/onyhCc7jIZ
Former Kent State coach Sean Lewis lands at San Diego State. I didn't think he was long for Colorado -- not as an OC.
Pac-12 coaches who spoke to The Athletic predicted Deion Sanders would have a hard time recruiting top assistants this offseason after demoting Sean Lewis. What else did the coaches say about Sanders and the future of Colorado? More insight: https://t.co/bjD5Y6P8te https://t.co/I2zNe4Q6Cz
From @TheAthletic: Coach Prime and Colorado were the toast of college football in September. This weekend, they completed a fall of biblical proportions. Opposing coaches predict more hard times in 2024. “It’s gonna get dark for Colorado.” https://t.co/LzuaV4o2KE https://t.co/mt0oAvUd4m
Colorado improved a lot this year under Deion Sanders but can CU take an even bigger leap in Year 2? A deep dive on what's up with the Buffs--and the huge challenge ahead for Coach Prime. Reporting w/ @davidubben & @Williams_Justin: https://t.co/78sa97OISg https://t.co/78sa97OISg
Sean Lewis becoming the head coach at San Diego State is a win-win for everybody. I thought he was a great hire at CU, but it didn't work out for whatever reason. I didn't get to know him well (last time he talked to media was Aug. 22), but always enjoyed when we got him #cubuffs
Today's newsletter looks at Deion Sanders' first season at Colorado Through all the attention they received, the Buffs thrust themselves into an unenviable situation: being the worst team in college football history to get every opponent's best shot https://t.co/t2RMvz8o0Y https://t.co/357kLK3xSB
Colorado’s 2023 season started with Deion Sanders asking, “Do you believe?” It ended with 8 losses in 9 games. “Deion is finally realizing that culture in college football is so important.” With @davidubben & @BruceFeldmanCFB for @TheAthleticCFB ⤵️. https://t.co/K3ejGVSosz
Deion Sanders believes Colorado will rise in 2024. But what do rival Pac-12 coaches think? "They’re not sunk, but they’ve stumbled." @davidubben, @BruceFeldmanCFB and @Williams_Justin on what coaches are saying about Sanders' Buffaloes ahead of Year 2: https://t.co/bjD5Y6P8te https://t.co/Jap9i6mee3
Deion Sanders believes Colorado will rise in 2024. But what do rival Pac-12 coaches think? "They’re not sunk, but they’ve stumbled." @davidubben, @BruceFeldmanCFB and @Williams_Justin on what coaches are saying about Sanders' Buffaloes ahead of Year 2: https://t.co/bjD5Y6P8te
Deion Sanders' three biggest mistakes and accomplishments in first year at Colorado https://t.co/E2MxIYPs9u via @USATODAY
What does the future hold for Deion Sanders and Colorado? The Athletic spoke with six coordinators and assistant coaches within the Pac-12 Conference for their thoughts on what Year Two may bring the Buffaloes. Their views were mostly pessimistic... Details ⤵️
Deion Sanders' three biggest mistakes and accomplishments in first year at Colorado https://t.co/J1MQISRs9X
Deion Sanders loses the assistant coach he demoted; Sean Lewis hired at San Diego State https://t.co/CLxTwgIgr2
Deion Sanders loses third high-level recruit after Colorado’s season ended in thud https://t.co/S5eJe9q7iu https://t.co/7jVy3ZFe6K
.@JoyTaylorTalks describes Coach Prime's 1st season with the Buffs as "very impactful." https://t.co/Zd1eA8KJlY
From @TheAthletic: "Deion Sanders has already proven multiple times he can pull a rabbit out of his hat late in a recruiting cycle. This is more about a big-picture look at Colorado’s recruiting. It’s bad. And it’s time to push the panic button." https://t.co/ur64dC3Vk5
Deion Sanders and Colorado lose top recruits https://t.co/biex60xCtw
A Heisman Trophy issue, plus Deion Sanders’ Colorado football recruiting missteps https://t.co/Z3M2KoTrat
He swore that his Colorado Buffs wouldn't "buy" players. Four days later, Deion Sanders asked #CUBuffs boosters for more money to lure top-flight talent. No wonder recruits are confused. @DPostSports column: #GoBuffs #SkoBuffs #Pac12 https://t.co/LfGP3rGIvN
Year 1 of the Deion Sanders era at Colorado is in the books. Here's a look back at some of the most memorable moments from Coach Prime's 2023 campaign. https://t.co/UROK0Ev9Df
Deion Sanders at Colorado: Memorable Year 1 moments as Coach Prime leads Buffs to up-and-down season in debut (via: @DavidWCobb) https://t.co/D7Rk80KRxI