Things just got complicated for the Sanders family because of their newfound friend, Ryan Garcia. It seemed all good in April when the boxer and the Sanders crew became social buddies with friendly posts and videos. Just as the pressure mounts for Coach Prime’s team in the Big 12, they’re caught in a media storm trying to distance themselves from Garcia’s meltdown.

Early July saw Garcia spewing racial slurs and anti-Muslim comments on a livestream. Boom! Expulsion from the World Boxing Council and a scrambled attempt at an apology followed.

This mess even landed on Deion Sanders’ doorstep. After the controversy broke, Darius Sanders, Coach Prime’s close associate, had to take down a video featuring Garcia. In a recent chat, Darius addressed the sensitive issue, acknowledging Garcia’s mistake and the anger it caused. But here’s the twist: he didn’t condemn Garcia directly!

Darius justifies why he hasn’t spoken or condemned Garcia’s words. He throws a question at OL Kahlil Benson, asking, “When is it acceptable and unacceptable to apologize on another man’s behalf?” The CU Buffs recruit suggested clearing the air with the person privately before going public. A good old-fashioned “Dude, you messed up!” instead of throwing them under the bus. “Most definitely it’s just a manly thing to do. Like it’s just when you when it comes to being a man bro and talking to another male figure…it comes with adultness,” Benson established his thoughts. 

This conversation matters because Deion Sanders Jr. made a controversial statement about the ordeal. Darius hints that Deion Jr.’s stance came after a heart-to-heart with Garcia, while he chose a different approach. But what exactly did Bucky say to defend his friend? 

Deion Sanders Jr. stays loyal to friend Ryan Garcia

Big yikes for Ryan Garcia! After his livestream rant, he apologized and claimed things were taken out of context, even mentioning “going to rehab.” Meanwhile, the Sanders family vacationed in Miami, blissfully unaware of the drama. But when the backlash hit, Deion Sanders Jr. stepped up to defend his friend, Garcia. He condemned Garcia’s actions but insisted his dad, Deion, planned to help him. “I know he not racist bro…he know he was trippin’ bro. And there’s no excuse.” Bucky said. He even promised to stand by Garcia despite the chaos. “I know bro’s true heart, true character. I’m not going to let a moment ruin a lifetime,” he said in last week’s Well Off Media video. 

However, the rest of the Sanders crew took a different approach, keeping things more low-key. With Garcia already suspended for a year (drug test fail!), will the Sanders family show their love to the troubled boxing star forever?