Deion Sanders‘ athlete sons Shedeur and Shilo Sanders made a splash in the fashion world during their recent debut runway campaign for Louis Vuitton in Paris. While they received global acclaim, Coach Prime’s critics couldn’t resist taking a jab. The Sanders brothers are known for their roles as quarterback and safety for the Colorado Buffaloes and made headlines for skipping the first team meeting of 2024, causing a stir back home. Despite Coach Prime celebrating their runway success, critics found new fodder.

As college football speculation buzzes, Deion Sanders has hit back at the haters on social media, setting the record straight.

Deion Sanders proudly defends sons Shedeur and Shilo amid controversy

Deion Sanders used the X app to address Shedeur and Shilo’s absence from the team meeting after their latest LV campaign in Paris sparked controversy. Addressing his sons’ opportunity with renowned designer Pharrell Williams and Louis Vuitton, he showcased his pride, stating, “I’m so Proud of all 3 of my sons @DeionSandersJr @ShiloSanders & @ShedeurSanders that got an opportunity of a lifetime from @Pharrell & @LouisVuitton to walk & film their premier fashion show in Paris. Wow!”

He clarified, “For u haters, they didn’t miss 1 practice, the main team meeting was mainly for the new players & the Head-coach Cleared them.” Notably, Coach Prime’s statement came after his biggest haters, Jason Whitlock and Steve Kim’s recent comments on Shedeur and Shilo Sanders.

Coach Prime’s verdict followed Whitlock and Kim’s recent scrutiny

In a recent episode of ‘Fearless with Jason Whitlock,’ sports analyst Steve Kim criticized Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders and safety Shilo, questioning their commitment to the football program and labeling it as a lack of seriousness. Kim emphasized, “Generally, the high-profile quarterback is a team leader and starting safety is one of the better defensive players; and they’re coach’s sons who are both high profile. To miss the first team meeting or any meeting, this is not a serious football program!”

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Jason Whitlock agreed with Kim’s views and suggested that Deion Sanders may not fully understand the importance of establishing a strong team culture. Whitlock argued that Sanders, being a talented player himself, may believe that talent alone is sufficient for success, especially considering his past success at JSU where there were significant talent disparities. “I think he believes in talent, and there’s a tiny kernel of truth to it. But he doesn’t understand that at the power five level, talent is spread out everywhere. This isn’t Jackson State, where he had so much more talent than everybody else,” said Whitlock.

The criticism extended beyond the analysts as fans and observers expressed their disapproval of Shedeur and Shilo’s priorities on social media. In response, Deion Sanders, as both a father and a head coach, has come to the defense of his sons and is protecting their reputation through a clear verdict.

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