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Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the start of the spring game at Folsom Filed. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the start of the spring game at Folsom Filed. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
In the past several months, Deion Sanders confronted significant health challenges. He endured a rigorous emergency procedure on his left leg to address blood clots and avert the threat of amputation. Following this, the Coach underwent a subsequent surgery, serving as a follow-up to the initial intervention. Last month, the Colorado HC underwent “a couple of surgeries” to address yet another blood clot, this time in his right leg.
Throughout his extended surgery, Sanders’ 56-year-old girlfriend, stood by his side. Despite these months being marked by stress and pain for the former Cowboys player, he has found solace in the unwavering support of his remarkable girlfriend. Furthermore, while continuing his happy recovery phase, Deion Sanders celebrated a significant milestone with his sweetheart, accompanied by a beautiful and surprising twist.
A Birthday surprise from Colorado Godfather?
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Colorado icon Deion Sanders is swiftly recovering after undergoing surgery, and the presence of his cherished loved ones has undoubtedly expedited his healing process. After bidding farewell to the hospital environment a few weeks ago, Sanders welcomed his 56th birthday on August 9th, celebrating alongside his sweetheart, Tracey Edmonds. However, this birthday celebration was distinctive, as the birthday man himself orchestrated a surprise that left a lasting memory on his beloved.
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Reflecting on the occasion, Tracey Edmonds shared a photo on her Instagram, featuring herself and the 56-year-old Colorado figure, and wrote, “In Colorado, celebrating My One and Only”s @deionsanders birthday! Please wish him a Happy Birthday for me!!” She continued, “This AMAZING Man wouldn’t let me plan anything for him. Instead, he planned an INCREDIBLE dinner for me with all of my favorite dishes!! I was blown away!!! Thank you Baby!! 🙏🏽”
Besides his birthday festivities, a few days ago, Sanders had an additional cause for celebration when his bold endeavor with Colorado earned praise from another prominent football coach.
Sanders’ rising stars of Colorado….
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Former football coach Urban Meyer, a couple of days ago, visited Boulder before the college football season, aiming to meet Deion Sanders and observe the Colorado Buffaloes team. Meyer’s perspective on the program underwent a positive transformation during this visit. He was pleasantly surprised by the roster’s talent, even identifying potential star players.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – FEBRUARY 03: Deion Sanders poses for photographs on the Red Carpet at NFL American Football Herren USA Honors during Super Bowl LII week on February 3, 2018, at Northrop at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire) NFL: FEB 03 Super Bowl LII – NFL Honors PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxRUSxSWExNORxDENxONLY Icon020318805
Since Coach Prime took over, the Colorado Buffaloes have garnered attention in college football, both positively and negatively. Coach Prime’s impact was significant; he encouraged players to enter the transfer portal upon joining and revamped the roster with highly-ranked transfer players, including Travis Hunter, Sav’ell Smalls, and two of Sanders’ sons, Shedeur and Shiloh. This approach to roster management and the transfer portal drew both praise from Meyer and criticism, including opposition from Week 2 rival Matt Rhule at Nebraska.
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Nonetheless, $29.5 million Coach Prime remained steadfast in his strategy to enhance the team’s talent pool.
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