In the chaotic lead-up to the Super Bowl, a high-profile flag football game featuring celebrities and popular streamers set the stage for a moment that has left many fans talking. This year, there was a special event the night before the game that surprised a lot of people. Amid the orchestrated mayhem of IShowSpeed and Kai Cenat’s impromptu Flag Football Game, approved by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell—one interaction between the potential No. 1 pick, Shedeur Sanders, and Chicago Sky’s star stole the spotlight. It wasn’t a spectacular play or a buzzer-beater; it was a fleeting gesture that has now ignited a debate on respect, sportsmanship, and what it means to be part of a legacy.

The incident centers on Shedeur Sanders, the dynamic quarterback for the Colorado Buffaloes whose performances last season garnered national attention. Amid the pre-Super Bowl festivities, Sanders was seen on the sidelines alongside Angel Reese, a player whose presence on the hardwood was as commanding as her reputation. She was active throughout the game, acting as one of the coaches for Cenat’s team. What surprised some fans was, in a clip posted by Well Off Forever, he was seen allegedly ‘cold-shouldering’ Reese.

Reese’s engagement with the event was expected to be a highlight. However, what unfolded in a brief clip painted a different picture, according to the netizens. As Reese, in full stride and full of fire, asked Sanders, “Why you not playing?” he joked back to Kai Cenat with a dismissive, “I’m here in spirit, bruh.” That offhand remark, delivered with a nonchalant smirk, has since been dissected by critics and fans alike. Notably, though, the 23-year-old did give the forward a side hug.

For Shedeur Sanders, the pressure is immense. His stellar performance for Colorado has elevated him to a near-mythical status, and his draft stock now hovers in the upper echelon of prospects. Yet, this incident casts a shadow on what many believed was his unblemished image. The flag football event, with its mix of star power and spontaneity, was intended to be a light-hearted prelude to the Super Bowl.

The game put forth came as part of YouTube’s partnership as the first official sponsor of this annual flag football event and it rightfully entered the new era of sports entertainment. As the game was scheduled to be streamed on the NFL’s official YouTube channel, it opened up accessibility to a wider spectrum.

NFL Legends Andrew “Hawk” Hawkins and Emmy-nominated sports broadcaster Taylor Rooks called the game, while the referee was none other than the content creator Druski. The roster further included top athletes, celebrities, and musical artists such as Latto, Teyana Taylor, Quavo, and Sexyy Red, among others.

Reese and Sanders ended up on the losing end on Saturday night, as Cenat’s team lost to Speed’s.  But, fans had their attention somewhere else.

Shedeur Sanders aka Mr. Legendary, did her dirty

The reaction on social media was swift and unyielding, with one fan stating outright, “He should not have treated her like that.” Many believed that Sanders, given his status and potential, should set a higher standard of respect on and off the field.

Another fan didn’t mince words, writing, “He definitely gave her the cold shoulder you can see the hurt in her eyes.😮.” For supporters of Reese, her role as an inspiring leader on the hardwood makes her deserving of more acknowledgment and camaraderie from peers like Sanders.

The discussion took an even more mocking turn with another comment: “Gave her the Juke and a stiff arm.” Here, the fan’s use of football slang to describe the gesture implies that Sanders not only rejected Reese’s participation but did so in a way that felt like a move designed to dismiss her outright.

Finally, a more humorous yet pointed remark summed it up: “Mr legendary wasn’t tryna touch her 😂.” The comment suggests that even if the exchange was meant in jest, it ultimately failed to live up to the standard expected of someone of his caliber. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.