“Show Up When Other Guys Aren’t”: Coach Prime Channels Tom Brady and Peyton Manning to Elevate Practice Standards at CU Buffs Camp

Amidst the grueling practice, it is time for some entertainment for the Colorado Buffaloes players. Taking some time off from preparations for their Black and Gold Day, Coach Prime and the Buffs roster came together for a significant moment. They watched a video clip, not any regular footage but a documentary on the NFL legends Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, a source of inspiration and motivation for the team. 

What better motivation before the big day other than getting a vocal tonic from individuals who have highly proved their worth on the gridiron? As captured by the Deion Sanders Jr.’s channel, Well Off Media, the Buffs HC, Deion Sanders, now resorts to the former football stars as they grapple with the loss of players in the spring portal, showcasing his strategic leadership and influence on the team.

Deion Sanders’ comes up with a master plan to motivate the players

Coach Prime is enough to give the Buffs players the push they need, having a crucial time lying in front of them. However, in this case, Deion Sanders relies on the big names to guide the Buffs roster not physically but through a visual experience. The video that was featured on the projector screen had Manning and Brady. The TB12 shared his mantra of success as in the clip, Brady says, “Come on. Be good. I gotta wake up in the morning. I gotta do the extra work, and I gotta show up whatever the guys aren’t, and I gotta learn. I’ve gotta continue to be open to learning, but I had to take it to a new level that the other guys wouldn’t.”

This year, the Buffs’ spring roster will be special, featuring most of the 28 newcomers signed by Colorado, who make up to 6, and the rest 22 from the transfer portal. However, right at the moment, the squad is going at a loss with back-to-back players, including Cormani McClain and Savion Washington, hitting the transfer portal. In this time of difficulty, it is now to be seen whether Brady and Manning will be good at motivating the players since they played their role as guides for the Buffs for quite a long time.  

Manning and Brady’s prior connection with the Buffs

The Buffaloes quarterback sensation, Shedeur Sanders, got lucky to take part in practice sessions along with his father and the great Manning. While Peyton and Sanders rotated between playing the roles of wide receiver and cornerback, Shedeur was basking in the session and earned some valuable lessons. Deion Sanders’ son had the privilege of learning about ball control and decoding the secrets behind executing the legendary “Peyton Manning naked bootleg.” He ensured the implementation of the lessons that later landed him as the counselor at the Manning Passing Academy last year. 

Much before he took up this role, Shedeur also got lucky to take part in workout sessions with the NFL GOAT. Being able to share the same field with Brady, the quarterback shared a picture of him with the TB12 on his Instagram with the caption, “Learning from the (GOAT) soaking up all the knowledge.”  Brady, too, spoke highly about Shedeur and saw him as a good prospect for the BRADY brand as he claimed, “Shedeur Sanders is the perfect ambassador for BRADY. He embodies everything we look for in a BRADY athlete and his character and values align perfectly with our brand. Not only is he an exceptional football player and quarterback but he is one of the most influential players of his generation.”

The final bell for the Buffaloes is about to ring on April 25. Hence, Deion Sanders found it to be an ultimate option to remind the players how they carry the faith of legends like Tom Brady and Peyton Manning with them.