"If I sniff it out, you ain't going": Coach Prime fires a clear warning to Shedeur Sanders & Co. ahead of bowl game against BYU
The Colorado Buffaloes are gearing up for their first bowl game since 2020, and coach Deion Sanders, aka "Coach Prime," expects nothing but victory. In their last practice on Sunday, the former NFL star turned coach was seen sending a warning to the squad led by his quarterback son, Shedeur Sanders.
"We got to finish. We got to finish strong, we got to finish right," Sanders said (4:10). "I'm talking about making it, I'm talking about making them proud. Some of y'all if it don't mean nothing to you it's not wise for you to get on the plane because if I sense it. If I sniff it out you ain't going. Thank God we have everybody. ...
"That means you want it, that means you study it, that means you're prepared, and that means I like it and your coaches love you."
"Now let's continue with a commitment to excellence," Sanders said.
Sanders also mentioned some of the reasons the Colorado players have to fight for, the principal among them being to give Peggy Coppom a Buffaloes victory. Coppom is a 100-year-old Buffaloes fan whom Coach Prime promised last year he would gift another participation by the school in a bowl game during her lifetime.
Coach Prime on his future with Colorado
There have been many rumors regarding whether Coach Prime will remain with Colorado or leave for a bigger job next season. While Deion Sanders has been adamant he wishes to remain with Colorado, speculation has nonetheless been endless.
Last week on "The Pacman Jones Show," Sanders gave his latest update on the subject, echoing his previous statements.
"I love where I am. I’m elated [about] where I am. I’m happy where I am. I can’t wait to see what the future holds with where I am, and I love Boulder, Colorado," Sanders said.
"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 my name on the mountains out there. I want to put my flag down in Colorado."
At the moment, this isn't what is at the forefront of Coach Prime's thoughts, with utmost priority being the Alamo Bowl against BYU. The game is set for Saturday, Dec. 28, at 7:30 p.m. ET. The encounter will air on ABC.