Deion Sanders isn’t a name many people are unfamiliar with, especially in the world of sports. Whether it was the NFL or the MLB, Sanders made his mark at the highest level. However, two years ago, a shocking decision came in Prime Time’s illustrious career.
Making his way to Colorado, Sanders would officially join the Buffaloes as their new head coach. Two years later, the team is among the best in the entire circuit and finished 23rd in the latest CFP rankings. However, his success hasn’t just brought eyeballs to Colorado. Instead, new opportunities are also showing up for Coach Prime.
Sanders, though, made his priorities crystal clear.
Deion Sanders Chooses Loyalty to Colorado
This season, the Alamo Bowl will feature the Buffaloes and the BYU Cougars. But before that highly anticipated matchup gets underway, Sanders was ready to dispel some rumors.
The success and attention that Coach Prime brought to Colorado has intrigued several teams — even those at the NFL level. Franchises such as the Las Vegas Raiders and the Dallas Cowboys — who have their own rich history with Prime — have reportedly had their eyes on Sanders.
Making an appearance on “The Pacman Jones Show,” the topic immediately came up with host Adam “Pacman” Jones, who was not shy about bringing up the rumors.
“Coach Prime is gonna go to the Cowboys, gonna leave to go to the Raiders, might go to Florida State. Can we just set the record straight?”
Almost instantly, Sanders shut down the notion. Pledging his loyalty to the Buffaloes, his mind was made up.
“I love where I am, I’m happy where I am…I can’t wait to see what the future beholds where I am,” Sanders said. “I love Boulder, Colorado.”
With his son Shedeur Sanders entering the NFL Draft and a near lock for a first-round selection, many had doubts about Coach Prime’s future in Colorado. But, for him, a lasting legacy is the goal of his time in the mountains.
“I have every intention, every plan in the world to be coaching for the Colorado Buffs from here on. I want to finish here. I want to put the flag…I want to put my name on the mountains out there, I want to put my flag down in Colorado.”
Almost two years to the day, Sanders first made his way over to Colorado after signing a five-year deal worth $29.5 million. With his comments, it looks like he plans on seeing the entire duration through.
