In a highly anticipated debut, Deion Sanders aka Coach Prime guided the Colorado Buffaloes to a terrific victory. Although the Buffs are unranked, they won with a score of 45-42 over the 17th-ranked TCU Horned Frogs. It was a historic start to a new era in Colorado football, with the Buffs pulling off an opening upset. Among others the sensational feat caught the eye of Warrior Draymond Green.
Deion Sanders had one clear purpose in Boulder, Colorado, after nine months of anticipation and preparation. And that is to revive a long-gone program that had experienced better days. Sanders received appreciation from many athletes for his win, including the 4x NBA champion.
The underdogs steal the show
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Coach Sanders was keen to take the Buffaloes to prominence with an extraordinary team change that comprised 87 rookies. The show’s headliner was unquestionably Shedeur Sanders, the coach’s son, who passed for a school-record 510 yards and four touchdowns. Shedeur’s accuracy and calmness as a quarterback is incredible. Even his game-winning 46-yard catch-and-run touchdown throw to freshman Dylan Edwards, with only 4:25 remaining on the clock, made an indelible impact. It was a performance that cemented his position as a budding college football star.
— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) September 3, 2023
Shedeur Sanders, though, was not the only star on the field. Edwards demonstrated his flexibility and playmaking abilities by catching three touchdowns, including a stunning 75-yarder in the first minute of the second half, and running for another. Travis Hunter, a two-way star and former top prospect who followed the Sanders twins from FCS school Jackson State, had a remarkable showing as a defensive back with 11 catches for 119 yards and a key interception.
Colorado Buffaloes out-gained TCU in an offensive shootout, accumulating an amazing 565 total yards. Additionally, four Buffaloes receivers broke the 100-yard mark in a single game, which was a historic achievement for the program. Coach Sanders even took to his Instagram to warn all the other teams by writing, “We are coming.”?
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To this, the Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green showed his appreciation toward the team’s win by reposting Coach Sanders’s post on his social media with fire emojis. And by signing a new contract with the Warriors, even his career is on fire right now.
New Warrior Contract for Draymond Green
Draymond Green, a four-time NBA champion, has agreed to a hefty four-year, $100 million deal extension with the Golden State Warriors. This huge agreement not only underlines Green’s commitment to the organization but also ensures that the Warriors’ core remains unbroken.
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Green has been a pillar for the Warriors during his long 11-year career, contributing in all parts of the game. His career numbers of 8.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game highlight his ability to contribute on both sides of the court. Draymond Green’s contract deal boosts the Warriors’ starting lineup for the next season.
The Dubnation currently have Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Green, and Kevon Looney on their roster. The presence of veterans like Chris Paul as well as young players like Gary Payton II, Moses Moody, and Jonathan Kuminga promises a bright future.
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Amid all this, the college football world is witnessing a promising journey of the Colorado Buffaloes with Deion Sanders. Not only the football world, but even the basketball world is expecting miracles from the Warriors this time. What do you think are the chances of the Warriors winning the championship? Let us know in the comments below.