The second day of Big 12 Media Days brought all the Colorado Buffaloes stars to the spotlight, including head coach Deion Sanders, who made his first public appearance since his recent health issues made headlines.
Coach Prime was all business, and his energy was on point, especially when it came to the quarterback room. Kaidon Salter and Julian Lewis were front and center, with everyone watching to see who would step up as QB1.
The battle between the experienced transfer and the five-star freshman is heating up, and Prime is making sure nobody gets comfortable. The message? Earn it through every snap, every rep, every day.
Deion Sanders Keeps QB Interviews Entertaining
So, Coach Prime being Coach Prime, he couldn’t help himself. Right in the middle of Kaidon Salter’s media interview, Deion Sanders casually steps in and hijacks the moment with his signature charm.
He looks at the reporter and grins, “He giving you some good answers?” Before she can even blink, she responds with a laugh, “We’re in the first question. First answer. He’s doing a heck of a job.”
But Deion isn’t done. With a playful smirk, he fires back, “I’m gonna stay on his b*tt, alright?” The reporter chuckles and replies, “Absolutely. I know we’re all about accountability in your program.”
And with that, Sanders nods and strolls away like only he can, dropping laughs, leadership, and expectations in one go. It’s classic Coach Prime: always watching, always coaching, and never missing a moment to set the tone.
Salter Praises Julian Lewis
When asked about his quarterback competition with Julian Lewis, Kaidon Salter kept it mature and respectful. “He’s so much more than football,” Salter said. “He’s a very cool guy to come in and compete with, play with, talk to, play video games, all those types of things.”
It’s clear the two aren’t letting the pressure ruin their chemistry. Salter emphasized that while they’re competing, they’re also having fun. “We understand that we’re competing, but we’re having fun while doing it,” he added. “At the end of the day, we’re not the ones who get to pick who goes out there on that field.”
It’s the kind of attitude that reflects the culture Coach Prime is building: competitive, accountable, and still team-first.
Julian Lewis Talks Respect, Work Ethic, and QB1 Battle
Julian Lewis kept things classy when asked about his competition with Kaidon Salter. Shutting down any talk of tension, he said, “We understand what’s required of us, and whoever meets it is going to play.”
He added that their work ethic doesn’t depend on who’s ahead. “We shouldn’t have to motivate each other just because it’s competition. I mean, every day we should go in ready to work 100%, regardless of the situation. If he wins the starting job, I work the same. If I win it, I work the same.”
That kind of accountability, maturity, and a team-first mentality is exactly what Deion Sanders wants at Colorado. Whether it’s Salter or Lewis under center, the Buffs’ future looks sharp, focused, and full of promise.
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