The current NCAA season is proving to be a terrific competition. Deion Sanders? Colorado Buffaloes is the team to beat this season. Led by a new HC, the revamped team means business and is leaving no stone unturned in doing so. The side went on a rampage after three back-to-back victories before suffering a Pac-12 loss against the Oregon Ducks. However, before the next game, the CU Buffs are involved in some controversy.

While every team tries to play fair and square, sometimes there are plays during the game that can take the shine away from the competition. One such event took place nearly two weeks ago. The staggering display of war of words has now gone on to Week 4. There?s a new development in the story with a popular analyst now analyzing the proceedings.

Stephen A. Smith addresses the death threats aimed at Henry Balckburn

Stephen A. Smith, the revered analyst and commentator is keeping a close on NCAA news. One of the shocking developments came in Week 2 when Colorado State?s defensive back received death threats. However, Deion Sanders who’s without his X-factor openly condemned the incident in the post-match presentation. Prime Time heralded Henry Blackburn as someone who had a phenomenal game and who was playing the game of football. Now Smith joins in the conversation regarding the same. ?See some punk a** people out there I swear so punks. So they could say anything on social media. Have you scared and all this other stuff you play in a football game??

Smith didn?t mince his words and hit out at the people who post about anything on social media platforms just to get some reactions. The details emerged when Buffs? Travis Hunter suffered a late hit from Balckburn. The threats have caused an uproar in the media. With several panelists calling the move just a part of the game, others have been vocal about the incident. It needs to be seen what ensues next for the involved players. Currently, the late hit comes across as a serious affair. With police getting involved and investigating the matter.

Police now investigating the tirade of threats at Balckburn

The Buffs? fans haven’t taken lightly the Travis Hunter injury. Some people went a step ahead and posted Blackburn?s family address on social media. The mere controversial hit has now turned into something serious. With Sanders openly siding with Balckburn and defending him in the presentations. Now Hunter too has chipped in with his comments.

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“He did what he was supposed to do. It’s football. Something bad is going to happen on the field sooner or later. You just gotta get up and fight again. That’s what I try to do. Get up and fight,” While Hunter has never pointed out hitting or causing harm to Balckburn. Concerns for the defensive back and his family continue to grow!

It?s shocking to see that a sport that lights up million faces, comes under such scrutiny. At the end of the day, the sport should be left as it, is just a mere recreation. Hope the vengeful fans understand the sentiments behind Stephen A. Smith?s remarks and try to understand the situation from Balckurn?s viewpoint.

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