The real action is about to begin! All the offseason sweat and tears have led to this moment as Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffs prepare for Monday’s fall camp. But before the intensity of the training begins, let’s lighten up the mood with some exciting buildup from Colorado’s Governor.

CU Buffs LS Camden Dempsey was named the Governor in May and now serves as the spokesman for Colorado. As the Buffs transition to the Big 12, he has some exciting updates for the Buffs from his trip to Dallas before the fall camp kicks off. Let’s hear it from the governor.

On July 29, just before the Buffs began their fall training camp, Camden Dempsey took to his YouTube channel to provide a quick pre-camp team update. He announced he had been to Dallas this weekend for the Big 12 SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Conference). Dempsey stated, “We really spent the entire weekend focusing on some campaigns that you’re going to see out of the Big 12 both here at CU and globally or nationally.” He also announced that there will be “a new group that’s going to help advocate for student-athlete rights within Big 12 and Conference policy.”

Another interesting update from Dempsey is that he’s the new co-chair of the Big 12 SAAC for the next year. This will benefit the Buffs, as he said, “I’ll be helping guide policy and advise the Big 12 on student-athlete matters which is huge not only for the school but also for student-athletes who are really looking to have their voices heard at the conference level.” A lot of new things are coming to Colorado with their conference transition, and it also includes pressure and expectations. However, Deion Sanders seems quite ready and confident to face anything.

Deion Sanders’ thoughts on the upcoming season

In a meeting on July 29, Deion Sanders addressed the Buffs to hype them ahead of the team’s first season practice. He said, “We don’t have tomorrow, we don’t have the next day or next year. We have now. You’ve been preparing, you’ve been working… That’s the expectation. Don’t save it.” 

Based on last year’s 4-8 record, Colorado is predicted to finish 11th in the preseason Big 12 media poll. But underrated speculations like these only fuel Coach Prime’s desire to prove the naysayers wrong. He said, “This is gonna be a great year. I know it, I’ve seen it. God whispered it to me. Now, all we gotta do is manifest it and make it happen. I believe.” That’s more reason for people to watch what would go down in the upcoming months. Will the Buffs make a first great impression in the Big 12? Or will the Pac-12 misery from last year hang around to haunt them? Let’s see.