Listen closely. Deion Sanders stepped in as head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, marking a pivotal moment for the team after years of struggle. In a matter of months, he revamped the roster, acquiring the No. 1 class of transfer players in the nation. With 68 new scholarship players added, Sanders’ bold approach is reshaping Colorado football. But what if someone told you this was an illusion conjured by social media and a facade orchestrated by “corporate mirage”?
In seven of the eight seasons before Deion, Colorado won a minimum of 4 games. 2022 was an aberration. The Miracle in Boulder is a mirage corporate and social media created for ratings and clicks. https://t.co/nQgD6ZTZPG
— Jason Whitlock (@WhitlockJason) November 13, 2023
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Deion Sanders aka Coach Prime’s harshest critique, former football player and sports journalist Jason Lee Whitlock recently took to platform X, formerly Twitter, to send some hard-hitting facts home. While everyone swoons over Prime Time’s “Miracle in Boulder,” he calls it out as a ‘mirage.’
A product of twisted facts to generate views and draw popularity, “The Miracle in Boulder is a mirage corporate and social media created for ratings and clicks.” To establish his stance, he further put tiger performance stats from previous years, which record Colorado winning “a minimum of 4 games” in “seven of the eight seasons before Deion.” Food for thought, right there. However, given how COlorado has faired under Coach Prime, and especially after their dismal defeat against Arizona, can Sanders helm his team towards a play-off this season?
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Can Coach Prime’s Colorado Buffaloes Qualify for the Play-Offs?
The Buffaloes, after losing their match against Arizona are left with only two decisive matches for this season. Standing at 4 wins and 6 losses, they must secure two victories in their last two matches to meet the NCAA’s 6-win playoff requirement. Despite their initial 3-0 winning streak in the beginning, Coach Prime has had difficulty maintaining their winning approach and has absorbed unexpected losses.
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Coach Prime’s guidance will be critical for the team’s late-season push. While their playoff chances seem slim, the unpredictability of sports keeps hope alive for a miraculous turnaround. Ultimately, the Buffaloes aim for two wins and favorable results elsewhere to contend for postseason play. First, on Saturday, November 18, the Buffaloes play against the Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium. The Buffaloes hold a 36.8% probability of winning, with the Cougars at 63.2%. Following this they are set to take on the Utah Utes on November 25 at Folsom Field. Two exciting games up ahead!
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