Much has been made about the family life and relationships that Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders has had.
One of the more significant relationship storylines surrounds Sanders and his ex-wife, Pilar Sanders.
Deion Sanders vs. Pilar Sanders
While the couple built a beautiful life together, highlighted by the birth and growth of their three kids, Shedeur, Shilo, and Shelomi, the two had a tough divorce in 2013. Through that divorce, the former couple accused each other of abuse, and it all ended up attracting plenty of media attention.
Deion Sanders ended up gaining sole custody of the children, which was not taken lightly by Pilar. In the end, both eventually moved on to focus on their careers.
The children have reportedly spoken positively about their parents despite being put in the public spotlight. Both parents have preached that they still want to have a strong role in their children’s lives despite past issues.
Deion Sanders at Colorado
His children and relationships are in the public eye because of who Sanders is and what he has accomplished in his life. A former Super Bowl champion and Pro Football Hall of Fame player, Sanders has moved up the ranks in his coaching career.
He went from coaching high school football in Texas to coaching Jackson State and is now the head coach at Colorado. After a tough first season in 2023, in which the Buffaloes finished with a record of just 4-8 overall (1-7 in conference play), Sanders and Co. were able to right the ship last season.
Led by his son, all-conference quarterback Shedeur Sanders, the Buffs won nine games and made a serious push for the Big 12 title for most of the season. This Colorado program was essentially irrelevant before Sanders arrived in town.
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Now, the team is booming and likely on its way to reaching heights it hasn’t seen in a long, long time. The personal lives of stars and legends are always going to be reported on, but its because of the significant contributions that those people, like Sanders, have brought to sports and society.
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