The team that is considered to only “play for clicks” is now defying all the negativity and trolls that come their way, as they strive to reach their ultimate goal. Against all odds, the Colorado Buffs have emerged as the unexpected underdogs this season, making a significant impact in the game. And Deion Sanders Jr emphasized this motivation point. Now, let’s delve into the story behind their inspiration.
On the November 19 episode of the Well Off Media Buffs, the motivational speaker shed light on the symbolic meaning behind Deion Sanders Jr.’s cryptic jacket message, “The rejected will be respected,” saying, “The rejected would be the respected, and I thought about our team. We’re 7-2, but tomorrow we’ll be 8-2. I thought about the significance of the number eight from a biblical or spiritual perspective.” Well, the Buffs actually proved it right and won their game against Utah last week.
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However, talking about the spiritual context, which the speaker described to motivate the team, it was about David, who was considered weak and unworthy of the throne by his own father Jesse; he didn’t even want to present David in front of God, but it turns out David was the chosen one and got the opportunity to become the king of Israel. Now if we look at Colorado’s condition, the team was not only back lashed for their gameplay and were not at all considered capable enough to get in the playoffs ranking, but now the team is in 17th position.
Even the speaker highlighted the same thing, saying, “I thought about the symbolism of that because that’s really who we’ve been all year. Almost everybody predicted that nobody picked us to be successful.” That’s a straight fact. Deion Sanders transformed the Colorado Buffs, taking them from a 4-8 record to an 8-2 record, earning a bowl berth. He also nurtured two Heisman contenders, Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter. This remarkable turnaround is a testament to the team’s unwavering dedication and hard work, despite facing skepticism. With their goal nearly within reach, let’s see if their next opponents can throw a wrench in their plans.
Are the Jayhawks a threat to the Colorado Buffs?
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Well, there is no doubt that Deion Sanders Buffs are raging fumes this season with their exceptional performance and consistency. The team is also in playoff projection and even has the possibility of making it to the conference game. However, before that, the team has to face their next opponent, the Kansas Jayhawks, and break their record of winning against a ranked team. Yes, you heard that right last week the BYU Cougars landed their first loss of the season against Kansas, and losing against them will only hamper the Buffs’ playoff hopes.
Moreover, the Jayhawks’ last victory against Iowa State with a score of 45-36 only adds fuel to the fire. Their two back-to-back victories against ranked opponents might be a major concern for the Colorado Buffs. Their defense was on a roll as the Jayhawks allowed 354 yards on the ground but only limited the Cougars to 13 points, which is not a good sign for the Buffs. But the Colorado Buffs are no less competitive. The team has their exceptional duo, Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, and limiting their gameplay is not everyone’s cup of tea. Now let’s see if Kansas really poses a serious threat to the Buffs, or will they be soundly land defeat against them?
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Can Deion Sanders' Buffs continue their Cinderella story, or will the Jayhawks spoil their playoff dreams?