The Colorado Buffaloes have showcased some thrilling performances this year, currently holding a record of 4-1 after five games with only one loss. Their last two victories have been particularly exciting for fans, highlighting the team’s resilience and skill on the field. As they continue to build momentum, Deion Sanders’s squad is proving to be a formidable contender for the playoffs.

Players are always inspired by Deion Sanders, and it’s easy to understand why. He consistently goes above and beyond to support them, both on and off the field. Buffs’ wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. has opened up about how Deion Sanders has been there for him during his father’s legal struggles. As the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, Sanders has gone beyond the role of a typical coach, stepping in as a mentor and father figure for Jimmy Horn Jr. during this challenging time. Sports anchor Romi Bean had a conversation with Jimmy where he shared how Deion Sanders has been a pillar of support during challenging times:

“Like you said, put it on the field like it was, like one practice when I came back from my dad court and stuff like that. Coach Prime like, let me know if you need a day off. I’m like, No, I need a day off this high coat with, like, football is my way to cope with a lot of things, you know, that I’m going through.” Jimmy’s father is incarcerated on multiple drug-related charges in connection to an incident that occurred on November 2, 2021. Unfortunately, sentencing for these charges was finalized less than a month before Colorado’s season opener.

Jimmy further emphasized how football has been a crucial coping mechanism for him during difficult times: “So, like, I just use this as my way to yacht. So, like, I can’t, I can’t take no days off with this. Like, I love playing this game. You know that just that, just really, like, how I cope with it forever.”

Jimmy’s missed his father’s support from the stands in their first game. He still delivered a strong performance and helped Colorado secure their first win over North Dakota by 31-26. For the first time, the wide receiver recorded 198 receiving yards. He also scored a touchdown.

Deion Sanders raising expectations for the Buffaloes

Coach Prime’s squad is preparing for the sixth game during their bye week. They will play against Kansas State on 12th September. However, Deion Sanders is not just prioritizing more than just wins on the scoreboard; he is also focusing on how players are conducting themselves off the field.

In a recent team meeting, Coach Sanders stressed the importance of behaving well and stopping the use of bad language. He encouraged his players to speak respectfully, especially when they are around coaches and adults.

The local media reported HC’s statement, “Let’s be cognizant of your language on the buses after games and around adults,” Sanders added. “You guys are letting the profanity loose like the coach is your homie. He’s not your homie. That’s your superior.” Coach Prime never uses foul language himself. He strongly believes that how players talk with their opponents and coaches shows their discipline and respect.

The meeting was not only about language; Deion Sanders wants his players to build strong relationships with each other and spend more time together apart from the ground. He encouraged them to put down their phones and talk directly to each other face-to-face. He strongly believes if they follow him, the players will create better team chemistry beyond the field.

As their next game approaches, Sanders has made the message clear that the players should match their success on the field with professionalism off the field.