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Deion Sanders‘ entrance into Colorado stirred up quite a commotion in the college football world. Even before stepping onto the field as a coach, he made it crystal clear that he intended to bring about changes and wouldn’t settle for compromises. Over the past few months, his reputation had preceded him, propelling Colorado to become one of the strongest contenders in college football. Additionally, the team is on the brink of switching conferences, even influencing other teams.

However, uncertainties still linger regarding his leadership, just as they did when he took over CU. Fans and experts alike have chimed in, offering their opinions and predicting potential challenges for the team.

Is Deion Sanders doomed to fail?

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Coach Prime’s move to Colorado took some by surprise. After a moderate coaching stint at Jackson State University, fans were left wondering why Sanders would leave a college with a richer football history, where he could potentially thrive for years. However, a larger coaching staff and a stronger roster were what Prime desired, leading to his transfer to Colorado. Not only that, but he also brought several athletes from his former college to CU, including his son Shilo, to underline his intentions, which had been in doubt for months.

Deion Sanders is going to be a spectacular failure
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Before any major decisions were made, a post from a concerned fan caught people’s attention. A user named BlueEyesPurpleDragon shared their thoughts about Prime’s move to the college, titling it “Deion Sanders is going to be a spectacular failure.” The user expressed doubts about Sanders’ adaptability to handle a college like CU, let alone succeed in the Pac-12 conference, which is dominated by other seasoned coaches.

The user then said, “If anything, Deion Sanders is a cheerleader coach,” followed by, “He just gives ra-ra speeches and just “motivates” his team. This may have worked at Jackson State, where the roster talent on his team was vastly superior to the competition.” He also speculated that this move might be more for the show, possibly for a Barstool documentary, which could overshadow the athletes. He then let out his frustration at the conclusion, urging the teams to fire him.

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The post is from 8 months ago, which amassed a ton of upvotes on Reddit. However, fans were swift in defending Prime, highlighting how he could potentially bring positive change to the team.

The aftermath of Sanders’ takeover

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It didn’t take long for the 2-time Super Bowl champion to shake things up at CU. Within days of taking charge, Prime orchestrated changes to the team’s infrastructure. More than 60 scholarship players entered the transfer portal, as Prime clearly signaled that he was bringing his own party to campus. At that time, it was even dubbed an ‘Exodus,’ as no other college football coach had ever attempted such a move. Some league coaches criticized Prime for using the transfer portal this way, sparking heated debates among experts.

However, whatever the critics had predicted, it hadn’t happened yet. CU is currently thriving among top-tier teams and is on track to join the Big-12 conference, along with five other teams from their current conference. Over the past few months, the team has built an impressive roster, thanks in large part to Sanders’ remarkable influence on the rookies.

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The college football scene has definitely shifted, and it will take some time to return to its previous state. Colorado’s highly anticipated match against TCU on September 2 marks the beginning of the team’s final days in the Pac-12.

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