Whenever there?s any discussion surrounding the Colorado Buffaloes, one name gets associated with the conversation undoubtedly. It?s Coach Prime, the phenomenon who?s ringing in the new season for the Buffs. Well before his coaching days, the ever-smiling Deion Sanders also featured in Major League Baseball (MLB), making a name for himself in the challenging American sport.

It was in a recent episode on the Brady Quinn podcast that the details of his playing figures came to the limelight once again, reminding the world of his excellence on the baseball field. Further, it was this staggering historical data that recently brought forth a reality check to the critics of the coach.

Deion Sanders MLB stats take center stage in Brady Quinn?s podcast

Jonas Knox and LaVar Arrington joined Brady Quinn in his discussion on Prime Time as they celebrated the legendary coach?s new book. The conversation was interesting and illuminating as the trio shared several things about the CU Buffs head coach. Amongst these, it was the 2X SB champion?s MLB career that took center stage, bringing out the comment, ?Like, where has he failed? I mean baseball, I think he batted four something in the World Series and I think he was a part-timer.??

Accounting for 186 stolen bases over nine years, Coach Prime has figures of .263/.319/.392 slash line and 39 home runs. Sanders’s stellar baseball prowess is evident from 5.5 Baseball Reference Wins Above Replacement (bWAR). However, he reserved his best in the year 1992 with a 3.2 bWAR.

The trio further dug up the old archives and stated that Coach Prime had an exceptional baseball career as well. ?People forget how historically great he was, he goes to the 9ers, and they won a Super Bowl. He leaves there, he goes to the Cowboys, they won a Super Bowl.??Looking at his records, it is sure that even his critics in the form of Stephen A. Smith & Jason Whitlock would not shy away from accepting the impact the coach has had on all his sides.

Sanders was undoubtedly the epitome of greatness during his time on the field. Now in his coaching career too, he?s invigorated a low-ranked side into a formidable one! There is more good news to follow for the coach as they snap an ESPN Junior 300 quarterback, trying to gain further glory.

Antwann Hill Jr. joins to render his services to the CU Buffs

Earlier today, the Buffs woke up to a terrific bit of news. Antwann Hill Jr, one of ESPN?s Junior 300 players, is set to join the side. Hill is already a known name in the rookie player?s scheme of things, gaining a spot on the team after visiting for Colorado’s match-up against Stanford on October 13.

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He revealed that the fan love got him interested in making the move in 2025. Hill happily stated- “The crowd, fans yelling my name, saying, ‘We want AJ,’ That was one thing I haven’t seen before and I wasn’t expecting from that visit.”?The footballer stated that to be something that surprised him and made him feel good looking at the supportive fan base that seemed to be constantly behind the team.

Hill has carved his name in history as he is all set to become the first top 300 high school kid to join the Colorado unit since Coach Prime?s reign. Years after his retirement, Deion Sanders reigns supreme with his side selling out stadiums. His impact and the records made still continue to be part of several conversations. Moreover, it?s heartening to see leading analysts regard his achievements with love.

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