Former NFL legend Deion Sanders, also known as Coach Prime, is not just famous for his football brilliance but also his great sense of humor. Recently, the Colorado Buffaloes head coach found himself in the spotlight again, but this time it wasn’t for his game-day tactics.
Coach Prime’s Social Media Activities Bring the Laughs
Former NFL cornerback-turned-comedian Lou Young III took to Instagram with a hilarious impersonation of Sanders, and the internet couldn’t stop laughing.
It all began when Sanders posted a picture on Instagram before the Buffaloes’ game against Texas Tech. Dressed in a gray coordinated set, with shoes perfectly aligned in the background. Sanders had captioned the post simply, “Game Day.”
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That was enough inspiration for Lou Young to recreate the moment. Sporting a similar outfit, a white bushy fake beard, and even matching the meticulous details of the background, Young’s post was a spot-on parody of Coach Prime’s pose.
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Young shared the photos with the caption, “Who Wore It Better?” and tagged Sanders with a playful warning of more antics to come. Sanders couldn’t resist the humor and reposted the side-by-side comparison, leaving a cheeky comment: “I’m swanging on Lou!!!!”
That’s not all — Young wasn’t done yet. He posted another reel on Instagram, taking the impersonation to a whole new level. Dressed once again like Coach Prime, he flawlessly mimicked Sanders, reenacting how he talks to his players and even capturing his sideline reactions.
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One hilarious moment he nailed was Sanders’ heated complaint to referees during a game against Texas Tech when fans in the stands started throwing bottles, trash, and even tortillas onto the field.
The mimicry was so spot-on that even Coach Prime couldn’t help but reshare it on his social media, tagging Young in the post.
Fans and Celebrities Join the Fun
The exchange quickly became a sensation, with fans and celebrities chiming in. NFL legends like Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson couldn’t hold back their laughter, with Sharpe’s Nightcap podcast Instagram account joking that Young looked like singer Ron Isley in Sanders’ outfit.
Colorado star Travis Hunter added his own humorous take, commenting, “Bro am I trippin.”
Fans praised Young’s attention to detail, with many highlighting his exaggerated hand gestures that perfectly mimicked Sanders. One fan quipped, “It’s this guy out here that does a better Deion Sanders impersonation than Lou hell he’s even better than Deion I can’t think of his name right now 🤦🏽♂️.”
While another joked, “Them breaking character made it funnier 😂.”
This isn’t the first time Lou Young has impersonated Sanders, and their bond only seems to grow stronger. Sanders has previously called Young his favorite comedian, and their exchanges always leave the internet buzzing.
For Sanders, it’s all in good fun. The Hall of Famer continues to embrace his larger-than-life persona while leading the Buffaloes to a stellar 7-2 season, proving that even in the midst of high-stakes football, there’s always room for a good laugh.