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Has there anyone ever been, in the history of football, a coach in the NFL that caused a bigger impact than Coach Prime? None that come in the recent past as we jog on our memories. He’s the sole reason behind giving a depleted side the motivation to get back on its feet. Just like his playing days, he would make things happen!

Coach Prime’s actions are now surging his team forward in the current NCAA season. While he’s writing a story for the ages and a comeback that will be part of a coaching manual. However, the soaring start might be in its last running segments. Since there are strong claims and chatter from within that Coach Prime might move on to other prospects next year. While the news is shocking and might leave a lot of CU Buffs fans (me included) in despair. It’s how the mentality of Deion Sanders is- weave your magic and then pass it on to others!

Coach Prime brings back the glory days

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While talking about Deion Sanders’ greatness, it’s vital to start from the beginning. It was during last year’s December that Prime Time was in talks for a move to Boulder. He was already looking for a new home after calling it quits with Jackson State. It was a colossal transfer, as it would prove to be a historical one.

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There were certain things that Sanders was doing in the background while he was moving teams. It was the much-discussed NCAA transfer portal call that gathered criticism at that time. Moreover, it was one of the things to come for the legendary player.

Prime Time brings in a host of changes at the Colorado

Prime Time made his intentions clear with the side that came last on Pac-12 rankings. He was vocal about not only creating a team culture but also bringing a unity factor to the side. He stressed the same in his initial days at the Colorado. After the side could only manage one win in their 12 games, it was looking like an uphill task for the new HC.

Anyone who followed Sanders’s career closely must know that he loved challenges. He relished the challenge of making the CU Buffs a dominating unit after taking over last December. He forced out several players whom he inherited and called for an overhaul. As many as 53 new players entered in the incoming transfers. His moves were highly criticized, but Sanders had a long-term vision for his plans.

The near-perfect start to the season!

When was the last time an NCAA side won three games on the trot? Let alone any team, how about a team who could only manage one win last year to turn up a fresh year with a hat trick of victories? One of the wins coming off against a 17th-ranked TCU side. It was a massive statement from Prime Time as his processes and strategies bore fruits.

Colorado started off the new season in some style! Winning with a close win against the TCU. The side completely annihilated Nebraska with a scoreline that read 36-14 in the Buffaloes’ favor. Their confidence only got higher after the victory. Fueled by Coach Prime’s motivational words, they went on to win the Colorado Derby. This was how the fairytale journey of the side started. Before the mid-season hiccups came into the picture.

Deion Sanders manages a composed face amidst the defeats

While all the American diaspora celebrated the Buffs revival with the victories. Plenty of those turned up against the HC when the team suffered three defeats in the next four games. Sanders was crestfallen, hurt, felt at a loss for words, and even asked about the legitimacy of his players.

There were suggestions coming in from left, right, and center. Several fans and analysts turned up against the Colorado side and suddenly the HC was in the midst of a lonesome battle. Instead, he passed on a piece of solid advice to not listen to the outside noise. He regrouped his players and preached them about ignoring the social media chatter and carrying on with their work ethic. He drops another presentation masterstroke as his “hot garbage” statement is criticized by a reporter. Are the losses getting heavy on Sanders’ head? Is the lack of consistency forcing Prime Time to switch sides?

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Deion Sanders’s future with the CU Buffs

After vehemently denying any reports and chatter regarding the move from Colorado Buffaloes. Speaking on the Rich Eisen Show, he highlighted that he won’t be parting ways with the team. However, there were some rumors that he might return to the NFL for another coaching stint.

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He has since denied any such proceedings and mentioned that he “ain’t got time for that”. Perhaps in terms of some good news, Sanders might stay at Boulder for longer and guide them to multiple NCAA championship titles.

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