Deion Sanders has blunt message for son Shedeur Sanders, who is preparing to bounce back in 2024 - “Let's do us and not engage in foolishness”
Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders has a clear message for his quarterback son Shedeur Sanders: drown out the external noise and focus on self-improvement.
Coach Prime had a fairytale start to the 2023 college football season, winning his first three games. However, it went downhill pretty fast for the Sanders duo from Week 4. The Buffaloes ended the season with a 4-8 record, leading to criticism of Coach Prime and his son.
However, Deion Sanders had a sound piece of advice for his son. Taking to Instagram, Coach Prime posted a photo with Shedeur and wrote:
"Son they're upset with no valid reason to be. This thang is bigger than us but let's show them all the gifts that God has provided. Let's also keep our Peace, Joy & consistently display our Love for this game. CU let's do us and not engage in foolishness. #CoachPrime."
Deion Sanders having trouble with recruitment
When Deion Sanders took charge of the Buffaloes, he prompted scrutiny for his unconventional use of the transfer portal to rebuild the squad. Despite being initially praised, Sanders acknowledged that recruitment issues played a role in the team’s struggles.
In a recent appearance on the Stephen A. Smith Show, the Colorado coach said:
“The process of selection and the process of who you allow into your space, into that locker room, on that staff, in your environment, it could have been more carefully selected.”
Coming to the Buffs’ offensive struggles, Coach Prime took responsibility and expressed a commitment to overhaul the Buffaloes for the next season.
The team’s woes on the offensive line in particular were evident as Shedeur Sanders was sacked 52 times during the season. Recognizing the need for improvement, Sanders added:
“If it’s going to be on me, it’s going to be on me. I’m making all these selections, I’m making sure I’m crossing my t’s and dotting my i’s. I’m making sure that I’m hands on every darn thing.”
Sanders has brought in Hall of Famer Warren Sapp as a defensive line coach, while focusing on strengthening the offensive line with player recruits.