“Trying To Be a Good Host”: Deion Sanders Issues Stern Warning to Travis Hunter as Spotlights Clash in One of His Side Quests

Coach Prime Deion Sanders is more than the dynamic powerhouse of the Colorado college football scene. Did you know that it has been over a decade that he hasn’t had a home without a fishing pond? Yes, he has an undying love for bass fishing and enjoys the mutual interest with one of his Buffs’ star players.

It’s a breath of fresh air witnessing a casual competition off the field between a head coach and a player. While football has always been the primary focus for Coach Prime, he’s also forever looking for a quality fishing hole to flaunt his bass fishing skills. If there’s something in common with Deion Sanders and two-way star Travis Hunter, it’s their love for fishing.

Coach Prime challenges Travis Hunter in fishing

Deion Sanders and Travis Hunter’s off-field relationship usually finds them bonding over a fishing trip. In his recent IG post, Coach Prime posted a video of his star player on a fishing trip as he caught a bass. He captioned the post, “(Travis Hunter) really thinks he can beat me fishing. I’m trying to be a good host but tomorrow it’s on!“

Deion Sanders’ cryptic message sends a wave of excitement over fans as Coach Prime season 2 is set to debut tomorrow on Amazon Prime. His love for fishing is so great that he idolizes professional bass fisherman Mike Iaconelli and calls himself #PrimeBlackconelli. Could his latest docuseries contain interesting fishing episodes with Travis Hunter? Don’t miss out on it. 

The relationship between Coach Prime and Travis Hunter

The 20-year-old joined both JSU and Colorado for three reasons. First, Deion Sanders is his idol. Second, his mother, Ferrante Edmonds trusts Coach Prime. She said, “Deion is exactly what (Travis Hunter) needs. You want someone who will pour into your child – not just in football but in life. When you have someone guiding you off the field, that’s real.” And third, they share a mutual love for fishing. 

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Before Coach Prime 2 debuts, here is a little backstory of how Deion Sanders and Travis Hunter bonded over fishing. In a throwback interview in 2022 when Coach Prime and Travis Hunter were at JSU, the star player spoke of his relationship with his head coach. He said, “We know it was about football, but we didn’t keep that the main focus. We like to fish. We’d send pictures to each other. I’m a straight bass fisherman.“

For many people, Coach Prime is an inspirational head coach who takes every praise and criticism with humility. But for Travis Hunter, he’s not just his football coach, but also a father figure providing guidance while enjoying his interests together. It’s a plus point for Coach Prime for his fatherly affection for his player.

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