WATCH: Deion Sanders' favorite sneaker stealer from Colorado 'videobombs' exclusive interview with Rich Eisen
As Deion Sanders knows, Travis Hunter can come out of nowhere at any given time. The Heisman Trophy winner snuck up on the Colorado Buffaloes’ coach during Friday's interview on “The Rich Eisen Show.”
Deion Sanders was talking to Eisen when the Colorado wide receiver/cornerback showed up to “videobomb” the interview.
“I just happened to be doing a podcast and he just happened to come in stealing,” Coach Prime said as both men laughed (3:02).
Hunter has made a habit of “stealing” the coach’s stuff. They share a close relationship and pranking each other has been a part of it.
“You got the Heisman, there’s nothing else to get. I keep telling you that!” the coach told Hunter, who was off-camera at that time.
The prank felt even more familiar because it happened to be with Rich Eisen. Sanders and Eisen were colleagues at NFL Network and have had a good relationship since. Coach Prime even hosted the “Rich Eisen Show” sometimes.
Coach Prime and Hunter are about to go their separate ways, though. The Heisman Trophy winner will play what seems to be his final game with the Buffaloes at the Alamo Bowl, where they will be facing off against the BYU Cougars.
Deion Sanders and Travis Hunter have a light-hearted prank history
Travis Hunter pranked his head coach several times during their time together at Colorado. He has consistently taken things from the coach in a joking manner. Among the stuff he's gotten were Deion Sanders’ favorite shoes.
The coach has responded by claiming publicly that Hunter "steals stuff". They also have kept a friendly fishing competition.
Their relationship goes beyond games and pranks. Hunter has often referred to Coach Prime as a father figure before. Deion accompanied Hunter and his mom to the Heisman Trophy ceremony.
Deion Sanders also offered to give his own Thorpe Award to the Buffaloes’ defensive back after he was snubbed from the awards finalists.
On the field, they have played a large role in turning Colorado into a Big 12 title contender. While Sanders has attracted several talented players and built a solid program, Hunter might be the best of them.
He finished the season with 92 receptions, 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns as a wide receiver. On defense, he accounted for 32 tackles and four interceptions. Besides winning the Heisman, he also won the Fred Biletnikoff, Chuck Bednarik, and Walter Camp Awards, among others.