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Does Deion Sanders' support for bullied kids redefine what it means to be a true sports mentor?

Deion Sanders really has a heart of gold.The Colorado Buffs head coach is not only an exceptional coach for his team but also a source of inspiration for them. He not only motivates new talent but also gives them the opportunity to excel in their career, which was quite evident in his recent gesture.

Today, The Well Off Media shared a clip of Coach Prime sharing a heartfelt story with his team, where he mentioned how he supported a young kid who wanted to become a football player but was getting bullied in his school. He came to know about his situation from that kid’s father, who gave him the letter that was written by his son. “It was a letter from his son, Lil Jan, 13 years old, 8th grade at Casey Middle.” 

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Deion Sanders has always looked out for his team and their betterment. Before the start of the season, Coach Prime did something no one would have expected. CU head coach Deion Sanders, in collaboration with Colorado NIL collective 5430 Alliance and Elevations Credit Union, assisted in opening savings accounts for the children of his players. Who does that? Now you know why he has a heart of gold. With the Buffs facing a hard time in the season, let’s see how he is motivating his team.

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Deion Sanders motivating the Buffs

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While Deion Sanders offers opportunities to struggling young talent off the field, he and his team are encountering difficulties on the field. Last week, Kansas State put an end to the Colorado Buffs’ three-game winning streak.

It was quite disheartening, as the team narrowly lost by a score of 28-31 against the Wildcats. Now that the team is heading towards their next showdown against Arizona on Saturday, Coach Prime is staying on track to encourage his team. 

However, yesterday, Deion Sanders, on the We Coming X handle, shared a motivating tweet for his players after their off-putting game last week. Coach Prime highlighted the fact that fans and their opinions can’t define their gameplay and what they can do as players.

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Does Deion Sanders' support for bullied kids redefine what it means to be a true sports mentor?

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Sanders said, “Some of you started believing what they said about you, and I tried to warn you. I tried to warn you last week: you are not that guy. The only way you’re going to be that guy is by practicing life. It’s our challenge, our priority, and our responsibility to win. I have a quote: Fans only blow when you’re hot.” 

Deion Sanders knows exactly how to turn misery into motivation; let’s see if this works for his team in their upcoming game. 

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