Sincе 5-star CB Cormani McClain’s dеparturе, citing thе Buffs’ tеndеncy to “play for thе clicks,” Coach Primе has bееn undеr criticism. Ovеr 15 playеrs exiting through thе Spring portal has only intеnsifiеd doubts about Coach Sandеrs’ coaching mеthods. While Coach Primе’s wintеr portal saw significant succеss, with the addition of 16 nеw offеnsе and 8 nеw dеfеnsе playеrs, ranking CU at No. 22 on 247Sports, thе spring portal has prеsеntеd a diffеrеnt story for Dеion Sandеrs.

Now, as Bouldеr facеs this portal disastеr, negativity towards thе Colorado football program has rеachеd nеw hеights. However, dеspitе thе onslaught of naysayеrs, Coach Primе rеmains undеtеrrеd, standing firm alongside his loyal Buffaloеs.

Coach Prime, known for his charismatic presence both on and off the field, took to Instagram on April 23 to share a rallying cry for the Buffaloes: “Block out the noise and work.” In a reel featuring a unison of Buffaloes players, including standout wide receiver Terrell Timmons Jr. and linebacker Jeremiah Brown, CB Prestone Hodge, the team expressed solidarity in the face of external criticism.

When asked how it feels to be at the receiving end of the constant hate from the naysayers, Timmons Jr. remarked, “Everybody wants to be a part of what we got going on. Our school’s already got Coach Prime as a coach, and so of course, you’re gonna bring a lot of attention. A lot of hate towards us, but it is what we’ve got to do.”

Brown, however, drew parallels to NBA legend LeBron James, noting, “As you grow, more people gonna hate you, just like LeBron. That’s how I look at it… We get a lot of attention from the media… That [hate] just comes with it.”

Meanwhile, Safety Ben Finneseth took a more direct approach and stated, “That’s the question I’ve been wanting to hear ’cause I wish they’re here.” Despite acknowledging the hate, the Buffaloes expressed gratitude for the experienced NFL coaches on their staff and the fame that comes with it.  Moreover, Shedeur Sanders has recently delivered a brutal reality check to the transfer players.

Shеdеur’s brutal rеality chеck to transfеr playеrs

On April 23, Shedeur took to his X account to share a resolute message regarding the CU football program while simultaneously offering a reality check to McClain & Co. His statement, “Everybody that’s in is in, everybody that’s out been out. Trust me, we Good regardless. #Legendary,” not only showcases his steadfast confidence amidst the players’ departures but also ignites a sense of unity among Buffaloes fans.

Additionally, Travis Hunter, CU’s standout two-way player, echoed Shedeur’s sentiment and affirmed, “We’re Good #skobuffs.” Despite the exodus of players from CU through the portal, the program has secured several notable commitments.

Among them are Dayon Hayes, a senior DE from Pittsburgh, Dallan Hayden, a junior RB from Ohio State, Rayyan Buell, a senior DT from Ohio, and Peyton Kirkland, a freshman OL from Texas.

With the Spring Game and NCAA season on the horizon, the Buffaloes are gearing up for action, and more commitments are expected to come as Coach Prime leads the team forward. In the face of adversity, the Buffaloes stand united and ready to silence the doubters and prove their worth on the gridiron.