Deion Sanders Tax Weighs Down Shedeur & Co. After Joel Klatt’s Bold Big 12 Prediction

Evеr since Joеl Klatt madе his bold prеdiction about Colorado, the Buff Nation is just over the moon! During his appеarancе on Thе Hеrd with Colin Cowhеrd on Junе 4, Klatt statеd, “Thеrе’s a chancе that Colorado’s compеting to go to thе Big 12 Championship Gamе.” As a result, Klatt’s intеrviеw went viral and his words significantly impactеd Colorado’s playoff odds.

Oncе barеly mеntionеd by bеttors, Shedeur & Co. have sееn its odds improvе from +20,000 to +12,500, now holding thе fourth most placеd bеts to win thе Collеgе Football Playoffs on BеtMGM. Howеvеr, whilе Buff Nation is riding high on Klatt’s words and thе ovеrall еxpеctations for Colorado, analyst Josh Patе offers a rеality chеck to both Klatt and thе Buffaloеs fans.

On June 7th’s episode of Late Kick, host Josh Pate offered a sobering reality check by referencing last season’s events, which he termed the “Deion Tax.” Last season, when Coach Prime took charge of the Buffaloes, the excitement surrounding his tenure was undeniable. There was a widespread belief among the fans that Deion Sanders could dramatically improve a team that had finished with a dismal 1-11 record. This enthusiasm only intensified when the team started the season with a 3-0 run, bolstering hopes of a remarkable turnaround. However, the subsequent performance of Shedeur Sanders and the team failed to sustain this early success, leading to disappointment.

Pate warned that history might repeat itself if unrealistic pressures are again heaped upon Sanders and his team. “They’ve gotten up there and they start to say all kinds of nonsensical things about Colorado and Deion. Thus the Deion tax that those of us who know the sport had to pay,” Pate remarked, cautioning against the cycle of exaggerated expectations and subsequent disappointment. “So I don’t appreciate the Deion tax,” he added, emphasizing the need for realistic assessments of the team’s potential and to “be a little patient” with them. However, while Josh Pate remains cautious about the Buffaloes, it appears Coach Prime and his team have already set their sights high, even before Klatt’s prediction.

Colorado’s ultimatе goal is the Big 12 confеrеncе win

On June 7th, in an episode of Well Off Media, CU Buffs Strength Coach Mo Sims emphasized the critical importance of winning this season. He instilled a sense of urgency in the locker room by saying, “What we have to accomplish this year means a lot. We talked about life and death. A lot of this is to change the dynamic of people’s families, so they take it seriously.”

Sims urged his players to adopt a new mentality and to accept accountability. He said, “We’re all brothers. This is all about love. We all have the same goal and so everything we’re doing is together.” The players’ nods of approval indicated their agreement with Sims’ sentiments. Additionally, AD Rick George articulated clear expectations for the revamped roster, emphasizing that their ultimate goal should be the Big 12 championship. “The goal is a dream with a date attached to it,” he declared. “And my dream, my goal for you is 12/7/24. Everybody knows what that date is. It’s the Big 12 championship game.”

Colorado hasn’t held a Big 12 title in over two decades, so it’s indeed high time for the team to prove their worth. Success this season would also enhance the draft prospects of their star players like Shedeur Sanders, Shilo Sanders, and Travis Hunter, who are all preparing for the pro level.