Having a superfan who gives the players some admirable learnings how often do we see that? The HC of Colorado Buffs came out into the locker room with some serious motivational stuff; stuff that was derived from a source really close to him and the team, their fan, Peggy Coppom. Now to have an HC and a motivational speaker both in one is common, but here Coach Prime dropped some serious comparisons after having Miss Peggy’s company at a press conference that should jolt some positivity as you learn about it too.

So, November 21 was one such day when Deion Sanders had a talk session with his favorite player. On that day, the Buffs HC returned to the Boulder hood with a new level of motivation. Now that Colorado has risen from one spot to No.16, that’s what the players needed the most at the moment. His first line was enough to capture the attention, “Guys, I had the honor and the pleasure to share a press conference yesterday with Miss Peggy. Peggy turned 100 years old.”

And how can that be a motivation for the young kids with their eyes full of dreams? Well, Deion seems to be mesmerized by the keys to Coppom’s rich life which include gratitude and staying active. As Coach Prime stated her age, “in itself is a statement to understand what she’s seen, what she’s been through, what she’s absorbed, what she’s condoned, what she’s condemned.” After all, Coppom is a believer in YOLO, that’s what attracts Deion the most. Even he is mesmerized by every conversation he has with the now 100-year-old ‘young’ lady, “Her life is a picture of God’s grace and every time I talk to her she’s so appreciative of the moment.” And here Deion slides in with his advice for the Buffs fans. 

If Coppom at this age can live her life to the fullest why can’t they? “That’s the same thing that you’re taking for granted. You have a tremendous moment and you have a tremendous day to go out there and attain any darn thing you want and oftentimes you’re letting it escape you,” stated Coach Prime. Well, that’s true. The Buffs players should be treating Coppom’s energy level as their benchmark looking at her week-long birthday plans.   

Deion Sanders’ heartfelt gesture on Peggy Coppom’s milestone birthday

Folks, she turned 100! Not many of us will be lucky to celebrate our special day at this age. So, it had to be special, right? At 11 a.m., Coppom made an appearance with Deion where the Buffs HC had a surprise ready for her. He announced a new line of apparel only in honor of the Buffs’ biggest fan. Also, the proceeds from the brand will be going to benefit her and her family. Wait, that’s not the end!

She then attended a birthday party, that her church planned on her special day which ended with a dinner at her favorite fine dining joint, The Boulder Cork. No, she didn’t take a rest. Yes, Deion was right when he said that Coppom could have beaten his mother, Connie Knight when she was 40. And now you know where he came from when he said that Coppom is “appreciative of the moment.” The busy week of celebration saw her attending the Colorado vs Utah game on Saturday, November 16. There the Buffs ticked off all the boxes to make her feel special. 

As tagged by Deion Sanders, it was indeed an “epic” moment. The Folsom Field was filled to the brim as all the tickets were sold out. The fans sang “Happy Birthday” to Peggy Coppom in unison. This was enough to make Coach Prime emotional as he later confessed, “I had to turn away from the screen, because I was getting ready to cry.” Even at 100, this superfan’s vibrant spirit keeps fueling the Colorado Buffaloes, while Deion Sanders and his team make sure she knows she’s their MVP.