Deion Sanders has finally addressed critics who claimed he “forgot how to coach” after Colorado’s 3-9 season, making it clear he found the narrative ridiculous. The Colorado Buffaloes head coach reacted during a live Morning Run Live session, where he turned the criticism into a moment of humor while defending his coaching credibility.
Deion Sanders admitted the comments caught him off guard, especially considering his impact on college football, recruiting, and the rapid rebuild of Colorado football. The idea that one rough season erased decades of football knowledge didn’t sit right with Prime.
“In a year, I forgot in a year?” Sanders asked during the broadcast.
He then compared the criticism to losing basic life skills like “somebody forgetting how to drive or ride a bicycle.”
“Ain’t rode a bicycle in what, four months, and I still know how to ride,” Sanders said. “I ain’t fished in at least a week, but I still know how to fish.”
He closed with another jab that had viewers laughing: “I ain’t hunted ever but I’m sure I know how to shoot.”
He also added that, “If folks ain’t talking, if folks ain’t hating, then you’re not effective. In all my life, I’ve been effective.”
Deion Sanders used humor to send a direct message to doubters while reminding everyone that coaching instincts do not disappear overnight. As Colorado continues its rebuild, Prime made one thing clear. He has not forgotten anything about football.
Deion Sanders Explains His Hands-On Recruiting Strategy at Colorado
Deion Sanders also opened up about how deeply involved he is in recruiting as Colorado reshapes its roster for the future. The Buffaloes head coach made it clear that every decision now runs through him as the program tightens its standards after last season’s growing pains.
“I have my hands on everything right now,” explained Deion Sanders.
Prime said every player being brought into the program is personally evaluated by him, starting with film study and extending far beyond highlight reels.
“Everything like uh, every kid I’ve watched on tape and uh, I’ve selected him to come in myself,” added Deion Sanders.
He emphasized that recruiting is no longer just about talent. It is about understanding the full picture of each athlete before offering a spot in the program.
He added that for all his picks, he, “know all his attributes,” which have “dated on what’s all popping in their lives and perspective and how they ball, the family structure,” said Deion who also added that they meet regularly, “Staff meetings every morning about all of that to make sure we are able to service the kids properly.”
Deion Sanders said the focus now is building a roster that fits the identity of Colorado football.
Coach Prime also added that him and his team are focused towards, “Making certain that they (student athletes) fit.”
Looking back on last season, Sanders admitted the biggest mistake was not prioritizing fit across the roster. “Everybody didn’t fit,” said Deion, adding that they’re now focused to ensure that each player fits into the program.
He added that “Just because they have talent that don’t mean they fit,” insisting that fitting into the program is must, saying that, “Everything that works for somebody else may not work for us.”
Deion Sanders closed by saying players must fit “where we are going and the understanding the philosophy of what we’re bringing.”
For Coach Prime, Colorado’s rebuild is no longer about chasing stars. It is about building a team that belongs, and he’s personally evaluating players to ensure he has the best.
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