Are the Buffs fans going too far? On June 22, DNVR Buffs posted a clip on X featuring a quote from Colorado’s governor, Camden Dempsey. It read, “What I’d hope is that journalists come to me or talk with my teammates. That’s my job right now, to be able to talk about what’s true about the program and I’ll keep it honest.” In response to this statement, Vic Lombardi, who hosts @AltitudeTV and @AltitudeSR 92.5 in Denver, pitched his proposal. 

However, the proposal made by Vic Lombardi, which seemed innocuous at first, quickly became a source of controversy. A staunch Deion Sanders fan stepped in to defend him, and the CU Buffs X account also joined the fray, criticizing Lombardi’s approach. This led Lombardi to directly address Deion Sanders on social media, further fueling the debate.

Vic Lombardi faces hurdles to interview Deion Sanders

After Dempsey’s statement, Vic Lombardi commented on the post, saying it’s hard to get in touch with a coach who employs his own PR team. He wrote, “If a reporter wants to talk to any coach in the country, reporter contacts the school’s sports information office. Not the case at CU. Prime has his own people. His own rules. Having said that, open invite on our radio show.” In the comments, a Buffs fan presented their opinion that “he doesn’t rock with most of Denver media” because they target him with hit pieces, saying, “That’s the difference. Deion isn’t fake. If he doesn’t rock with you why would he sit up in your face.”

Following this brutal shot, Vic Lombardi defended himself by dismissing the comment. He expressed his interest in interviewing Coach Prime, saying, “Just want my man @DeionSanders to hop on our show for once. We treat our guests fairly.” Lombardi also suggested a private interview with Coach Prime, stating, “I think he’d ‘rock with me.’” But is he taking the wrong steps to contact the Buffs HC?

Lombardi follows advice to get in touch with Deion Sanders

Vic Lombardi’s comment on the DNVR Buffs post sparked a heated exchange with the CU Buffs on X. They mocked his views on their past methods of contacting the sports information office, stating, “It’s 2024. Not 2004. You guys have got to embrace technology and social media.” In response, Lombardi sarcastically followed their advice, referring to them as “Hot Shot” in his subsequent post, further escalating the tension.

Lombardi first addressed CU Buffs in another X post and posted, “Hey Hot Shot, watch this: Hello, @DeionSanders, Wed love to have you as a guest on our #1 rated sports radio show. It would be good for you and great for us. I’ve contacted your PR guy multiple times to no avail. Hot Shot below suggests we try social media.” It remains unclear if Deion Sanders will acknowledge the message and agree to the interview. Do you think it’s fair for the Buffs nation to defend their HC like this? Or do you think they’re taking this too far?