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SPORTS-FBC-ENGEL-COLUMN-FT Colorado hiring Deion Sanders as its head football coach has, thus far, had trickle down impact on other Black coaches who aspire to be head coaches. Chris Torres/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS EDITORIAL USE ONLY Copyright: xx 98728048W ChrisxTorresx krtphotoslive936965
Deion Sanders is the ultimate multitasker. He seamlessly shifts between spring practice drills and touring to promote his book. His infectious positivity starkly contrasts the challenges the Colorado Buffaloes face.
While their return to the Big 12 conference promises excitement, the roster overhaul isn’t as dramatic as last year’s. Coach Prime, however, is doubling down on experienced transfers. He actively recruited these players through the transfer portal, hoping they’ll be key contributors. The exact impact of these transfers remains to be seen, but 10 stand out as potential game-changers for the Buffs in 2024. Also, during the recent book tour, a child’s innocent question, which has gone viral, prompted Coach Prime to emphasize his confidence in his revamped team.
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Deion Sanders’ heartwarming moment with a young Buffs fan
Deion Sanders took fans on an emotional rollercoaster during his book tour. While preaching life lessons and faith, a child’s innocent question about the upcoming season touched Sanders. The heartwarming moment, captured by Reach The People Media, showed a young Buffs fan asking the head coach, “How do you feel about this season?”
Sanders’ response was filled with optimism. “I feel really good right now!” he exclaimed. “How many linemen did we bring in? Seven, eight?” A man nearby corrected him with a smile, “Ten!” With a laugh, Sanders said, “I feel eight times better than I felt last year!” This exchange, in a way, highlighted the revamped Buffaloes’ defensive and offensive lines, fueling excitement for a potentially transformative season.
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Coach Prime’s Buffs are loaded with new talent
The Colorado Buffaloes are gearing up for a transformative 2024 season. A complete offensive line overhaul, a new offensive coordinator, and a move to the Big 12 conference signal a fresh start. An influx of 29 new players, including 23 transfers and six high school signees, also injects youthful talent. How quickly these newcomers gel with returning stars like quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter will be crucial for success.
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Many newcomers, including top offensive line recruit Jordan Seaton and standout transfer Justin Mayers, are expected to make immediate impacts. Not just that, the legendary OC Pat Shurmur tutors them to top it all. The defensive side also received a similar boost. It now has a new coordinator, Robert Livingston, and additions that fortify the trenches and the secondary. Adding these new weapons to a core that already includes Sanders, receivers Jimmy Horn Jr., Hunter, and Miller gives Deion Sanders plenty of reason for optimism. His roster is undeniably more promising, and Buffs fans of all ages have a lot to look forward to in 2024. Share your thoughts on this in the comments below.
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