"No means no": Deion Sanders issued high-quality advice to Colorado players after triumph over Utah
Deion Sanders had some advice for his Colorado Buffaloes team following their commanding 49-24 victory over the Utah Utes in Week 12 on Nov. 16. The win continued the Buffaloes' winning streak and boosted their chances of clinching a spot in the College Football Playoff and Big 12 Championship game.
After the victory, Sanders spoke to his players about their performance and told them not to get in trouble celebrating. The NFL legend complimented his team in the locker room in a behind-the-scenes video on Deion Sanders Jr.'s YouTube channel, "Well Off Media."
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders had a rough start to the game, throwing an interception on his first play. "Coach Prime" praised his son for not letting the turnover in the first quarter affect him for the rest of the game.
"I'm proud of you son. I'm proud of you for fighting back and doing your thing. But it was 14 to 3, it should've been 14 to nothing. But you guys played your butt off. Great job defense. Offense, you came around the mountain when you came, and the offensive line, you finally got it together and did what you should've done. I'm proud of every last one of ya'll," Sanders said.
He then told his team to enjoy the moment responsibly and avoid trouble.
"Do not take this for granted, alright? Enjoy yourself today. Don't do nothing stupid tonight that would jeopardize this gift and this game that you so lovingly are involved in. Do not do nothing crazy tonight. No means no," Sanders added.
"Coach Prime" had the team repeat "No means no" to him.
"That's to the dope man. The alcohol man. That's to every man and the woman, alright? That's every man, alright? No means no," Sanders said.
All the players agreed, and the Colorado coach let them enjoy it.
College Football Week 12: Colorado vs. Utah recap
Colorado defended home field against Utah. Shedeur Sanders' turnover led to Utah scoring a field goal, but it wasn't enough to keep the momentum in the Utes' favor. Colorado's offense regrouped and had two touchdowns to finish the quarter with a 14-3 lead.
The Buffaloes dominated Utah for the rest of the game, scoring 21 points in the fourth quarter.
Shedeur finished the game completing 30 of 41 passes for 340 yards and three touchdowns.
Colorado (8-2, 6-1 Big 12) will be back in action in Week 13 when it faces the Kansas Jayhawks (4-6, 3-4) on Nov. 23.