Deion Sanders Shifts Focus to Colorado Buffaloes at Big 12 Media Day, Dismisses Health Talk

Deion Sanders, the dynamic head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, made it crystal clear at the Big 12 media day: his focus is squarely on his team, not his health. Despite missing chunks of the spring and early summer due to an undisclosed medical issue, Sanders brushed off personal concerns with his signature charisma, assuring everyone he’s back to normal and eager to return to Boulder for the upcoming season.

"I’m here today, handling my responsibilities," Sanders declared with a grin, radiating optimism. He expressed genuine excitement about meeting some of the newer players on his roster, a reminder of the fresh energy he brings to coaching. While Sanders has faced significant health challenges in the past—including blood clots and the amputation of two toes in 2021—he refused to let those struggles define the conversation. "I’m not here to talk about my health. I’m here to talk about my team," he emphasized, redirecting the narrative to where his heart lies.

Standing alongside former Dallas Cowboys teammate Michael Irvin, Sanders exuded confidence, stating, "I’m looking good. I’m living lovely. God has truly blessed me." And with a lucrative five-year, $54 million extension under his belt, Coach Prime is clearly committed to building something special with the Buffaloes. Meanwhile, with his son Shedeur Sanders off to the Cleveland Browns, the spotlight now shifts to finding the next quarterback to lead the charge. Transfers Kaidon Salter from Liberty and Julian "Ju Ju" Lewis are in the running, both present at the media day. Salter, showing maturity beyond his years, noted the importance of Sanders taking time to recover fully, saying, "We want him to come back when he’s ready to coach us fully healthy."

As Sanders steers the conversation back to football, it’s evident his passion for the game and his players remains unshaken. The Buffaloes are gearing up for a season of grit and glory, and with Coach Prime at the helm, expect nothing less than a thrilling ride.