The electric Sanders duo has taken Colorado Boulder to new heights, but the bright spotlight has brought them under equal controversy. From preferential treatment to bold comments, Shedeur Sanders and Deion Sanders have faced it all. The latest episode of College Football Smothered and Covered discussed the current tangents of college football in Boulder, taking offense to Shedeur Sanders’ latest statements.

Hosts Barret Sallee and Jake Crain discuss the college quarterback has been a rising prospect in the football world, shining like a diamond under pressure. But when Shedeur said, “A lot of people don’t understand, that’s a lot more adversity than you think, just even being the son of Deion Sanders,” the duo was not happy.

Shedeur Sanders’ comments on ‘adversity’ fail to impress

For many, Shedeur Sanders has done well coming up under the shadow of his superstar father. The star QB himself thinks that, as his comments to Sports Illustrated highlight. He believes not many could have done the same as him, “You put any of those guys in [my] situation, they’re not doing that.” But Sallee and Crain take a different point of view on College Football Smothered and Covered.

“You’re Deion Sanders’s son,” Jake Crain says while calling out Sanders for his elite background, claiming other players have it more challenging than him, irrespective of the adversity he has sworn to face off the field. While the young QB has the potential to lead Colorado to greatness, he has been criticized for skipping the first team meeting in favor of attending fashion week in Milan with his brother.

Crain has a lot of respect for him as a player, but at the same time, he also questions his professional attitude despite being a surprising player with a high ceiling. What has invited more flack and criticism from the world of college football is the fact that Shedeur has claimed himself to be the best quarterback in the 2024 draft. He believes that had he declared to go the big leagues this year, he would have topped the elite QB-laden draft class of 2024.

Shedeur Sanders has flourished despite “having real pressure on me”

While speaking to Sports Illustrated, Shedeur claimed, “I’m biased, but I don’t see a quarterback that’s better than me. I don’t see a quarterback who went through as much adversity as me, who had four different offensive coordinators in four years. Coming from an HBCU, coming to a Power Five, having real pressure on me.” These comments ignited an array of criticism from the footballing world, questioning his privileged background.

Jake Crain accepts that Shedeur came across as the biggest surprise last year. However, he has been kept at bay for his off-field activities, which is a ripple effect when someone like him delves into the highly competitive landscape of college football.

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Despite these challenges, Colorado’s highly anticipated move to the Big 12 could benefit them due to their playing style. This could lead to a more robust season and even a potential ball game if everything goes right for the Buffaloes. While Sallee and Crain discussed the franchise’s performances extensively, Crain did not shy away from picking Utah as his favorite for the Big 12.

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