NFL legend Deion Sanders doesn’t believe in the concept of legacy. Although the veteran coach is on the path of building one at Colorado, he believes the process of molding the athletes is what matters the most. While speaking to reporters after the Alamo Bowl showdown against the BYU Cougars, the Colorado Buffaloes coach made eye-catching remarks about the future of the program.
Deion Sanders Believes in All-Around Development
When Coach Prime arrived in Boulder, Colo., critics cast doubt over his abilities to achieve success at the Power Five, or now Power Four, level, despite his Hall of Fame career in the NFL.
Two years down the line, the table has turned, and Colorado is now being viewed as a program capable of building NFL-worthy athletes like Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders, Will Sheppard, and others.
Although his program’s luster dirtied a bit with the Alamo Bowl loss against BYU, Coach Prime remains unfazed. He believes in rebuilding the roster by hitting the transfer portal like never before and attracting high-profile transfers from top schools.
Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Coach Prime resonated with this ideology. “I don’t think we consider that at all,” he said, speaking on legacy.
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“We really don’t care. We’re just trying to develop these young men, win games, and make sure they’re consistent men in the community with their relationships, with their families, and in school. Trust me, we don’t think about it like that,” he added.
Coach Prime Maintained a Fatherly Relationship With His Senior Players
Sanders believes his responsibilities are more than being a football coach. When it comes to all-around development, he never compromises. His new rules to maintain a minimum academic record for Colorado players happen to be a prime example. While giving an emotional send-off, Coach Prime recalled the bond he maintained with his players.
“It’s unfortunate that they’re moving on, but you pray that you pour into them enough that when they move on, they move up. They’re not just passing by. They move on, and they move up. You’ve blessed them with knowledge and support and love and compassion in those moments,” Sanders said, per the New York Post.
Coach Prime will kick off Colorado’s 2025 season against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Aug. 30. This time, he won’t have his son Shedeur Sanders in the pocket but either Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter or five-star prospect Julian Lewis.
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