Despite the Colorado Buffaloes‘ promising start, ending the 2023 season with a 4-8 record and a decline in performance raised questions about Deion Sanders being named Sportsperson of the Year. The initial 3-0 start, including victories over notable teams, was overshadowed by a six-game losing streak and a 1-8 record in conference play.

However, Sports Illustrated’s Editor-in-Chief, Stephen Cannella, affirmed that Sanders remained the top choice for the award due to his transformative impact on college sports throughout the year. Which failed to convince many, including Former football player and sports journalist Jason Lee Whitlock.

Whitlock and Kim dissect Deion’s win 

Whitlock was joined by Steve Kim joins “Fearless” for a daily dose of Deion and the duo daily dissected Deion Sander’s latest accolade. Kim stated that he was “pleasantly surprised,” since the recognition came despite Sanders’ team, Colorado, finishing last in the Pac-12 with a 33% win rate. “It really does not mean much at all,” Kim opines before drawing parallels with WNBA star Britney Griner in order to establish the irony. “I would imagine he must have edged out Britney Griner,” who was recently released from prison and was traded to The Merchant of Death, and her team finished last in the WNBA. “You know Dion finished last in the Pack 12 so it’s a neck and neck race guess between Dion and Britney,” he concluded. 

According to the professional wrestler, there’s a sense of bewilderment surrounding this decision, questioning the criteria and the publication’s motivations. The online landscape seems to have overshadowed the traditional magazine format, raising questions about the legitimacy of the accolade. The coverage’s quality is also questioned, prompting curiosity about whether a human writer or an AI bot penned the story.

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The cynicism doesn’t stop there, with a nod to the hypothetical scenario that Sports Illustrated might have bestowed the Nobel Peace Prize upon Deion if Colorado had managed a slightly better record. The narrative steers towards the expectation that Sports Illustrated might lean towards highlighting more unconventional and controversial figures in their coverage. The mention of a hypothetical transgender jiujitsu fighter winning 50 straight fights subtly hints at the ongoing societal debates surrounding sports and inclusion.

In a final touch of satire, the reference to future possibilities, like featuring Lizzo on the swimsuit cover, adds a humorous twist to the overall commentary. The tone maintains a mix of surprise, skepticism, and a hint of humor, creating a satirical take on the world of sports recognition and the evolving landscape of sports journalism.

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