Deion Sanders has been making waves in the world of college football coaching, engaging in discussions on social media and hitting back following a report from the Athletic that shed light on the situation of former Colorado players. The report suggested that these players had left the team due to issues with Coach Prime.
Sanders’ son, Shedeur Sanders, who plays as a quarterback for Colorado, also had some words to say.
The Athletic story included claims from former Colorado player Xavier Smith, who stated that Deion Sanders struggled to form meaningful connections with the players, leading to a lack of trust within the team. Shedeur Sanders countered these claims on social media, doubting Smith’s credibility as a player.
“He must have been pretty average at best,” Shedeur Sanders implied about Smith’s skills, as reported by ESPN.
As the online exchange continued, Colorado receiver Kaleb Mathis shared a video showcasing his on-field success against Smith. This led Jaheim Ward, Smith’s teammate at Austin Peay, to critique Mathis’ performance statistics.
Coach Sanders then jumped into the discussion, offering a sarcastic response to Ward’s comments in a post that gained significant traction on social media.
According to ESPN:
“After Colorado receiver Kaleb Mathis shared a video where he outperformed Smith during a spring practice, Ward pointed out that Mathis only had 38 receiving yards in the previous season.”
“This led to Ward’s career stats at the FCS school (36 tackles over the past three seasons) being highlighted, prompting Coach Sanders to react on Wednesday by posting ‘Lawd Jesus’ above a screenshot of Ward’s stats.”
Lawd Jesus https://t.co/WVIBSUE14X
— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) May 1, 2024
Sanders also showed his support for his son amid social media backlash, affirming his belief in Shedeur’s future success in the NFL.
“He will be a top 5 pick,” Coach Prime responded to a tweet regarding his son. “Where is your son headed? Lololol I’ve got time today. Lololol.”
Social media can sometimes stir up controversies, but Sanders should be commended for defending his son. As for the rest of the drama, it seems like it could have been avoided.
The Buffaloes finished their first season under Sanders with a record of 4-6.
