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USA Today
9 hours ago
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- USA Today
Colorado football offers multiple currently committed 2026 recruits
Colorado's 2026 recruiting class has been developing slowly, ranking No. 80 in the nation, according to 247 Sports. However, the Buffaloes aren't out of time and are still sending out offers to impactful players. On Wednesday, the Buffaloes offered three-star defensive lineman and current Kentucky commit Ben Duncum and three-star offensive tackle and San Jose State commit Josiah Manu. Both have been committed to their schools for over a month, and neither has visited Boulder. Still, the name, image and likeness era delivers surprise commitment flips every day, and there's a good chance that the Buffaloes might be able to flip one or both before the end of the season. Duncum is especially intriguing as a prospect and could be a candidate to be elevated to four-star status. Out of Lake Travis High School in Texas, Duncum has a motor that doesn't stop and size that would allow him to fit into whatever role the Buffaloes need. At 6-foot-5 and only 255, Duncum will need to add weight to perform at the next level, but he's proven himself at that size. In his junior season, he racked up 61 total tackles, an impressive mark for a defensive lineman. What's not as encouraging is his pass-rushing stats; of the 61 total tackles, only five were tackles for loss and two were sacks. He does possess a knack for finding the ball, forcing two fumbles. A local product out of Loveland, Colorado, Manu appears on paper to be the prospect the Buffaloes could flip the easiest. Aside from the proximity to home, Buffaloes are Manu's second power-four offer, with the other being fellow Big 12 school Arizona. Standing at 6-foot-5 and 295, Manu already brings elite size for a freshman at the position. A two-way player in high school, Manu has a lot of bend and wins a lot of his matchups by simply being stronger than his opponent. Like Duncum, Manu's motor doesn't quit, and he routinely finishes blocks to the turf. Both sides of the trenches are key for the Buffaloes to continue their ascent, not just in the Big 12, but in the college football world as a whole. A flip from either of these recruits to Colorado would be a significant addition to a recruiting class that has not met the quality we have come to expect from head coach Deion Sanders. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
Reuters
2 days ago
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- Reuters
Deion Sanders not fully recovered from health scare
July 22 - Colorado coach Deion Sanders is still "going through" his latest undisclosed health problem and is not yet back with his program. Sanders, entering Year 3 of his tenure at Colorado, has been at his Texas estate since at least June as he deals with his health. Deion Sanders Jr. has posted multiple videos online this summer that feature his father, including on Tuesday. The latest video shows the elder Sanders stepping into an ice bath, walking, shooting hoops and attending a tennis lesson. "You know I'm still going through something," the coach said. "I ain't all the way recovered." The regular season is drawing near. The Buffaloes open the season at home on Aug. 29 against Georgia Tech. A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the 57-year-old Sanders required multiple surgeries for persistent blood clots in recent years. He had two toes amputated in 2021 to address clotting issues, but it is unclear whether that is related to his current health status. He attended Big 12 preseason media days two weeks ago and declined to give details about his condition, insisting he felt "good." --Field Level Media
Fox News
2 days ago
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- Fox News
Colorado's Deion Sanders admits he's 'still going through something' as football season approaches
Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders said he is not "all the way recovered" from an undisclosed health issue that has kept the former NFL great sidelined for most of the Buffaloes' offseason. In a recent video posted to YouTube by his son, Deion Jr., Sanders offered an update on his current health status before dipping his lower legs into an ice bath. "We've been working, we've been fishing – my leg is still gone from yesterday morning," the coach said. "You know I'm still going through something, ain't all the way recovered." Earlier this month, Sanders dodged a question about his health during the Big 12 media day. The questions came after he had previously missed part of the spring and early summer with an undisclosed health issue. "I'm not here to talk about my health. I'm here to talk about my team," Sanders said at the time, via ESPN. "I'm looking good, I'm living lovely," he continued, "God has truly blessed me. Not a care in the world, not a want or desire in the world." In the video posted on Sunday, Sanders was seen engaging in plenty of physical activities, including shooting hoops on his basketball court at home and a tennis lesson with his son. "We just had a tremendous session of tennis – just lessons, we didn't go against each other," Sanders said. "Let me tell you something, all you tennis players – I've always had respect for you, but I've grown in my respect for you. That was a workout." "This was a workout, my legs are gone, my back is hurting." In another clip with his daughter Shelomi, the pair talked about going for a run. "We just ran 1.3 miles," Shelomi said, before Sanders added, "You ran, I did the best I could." Sanders is entering his third season at Colorado after signing a five-year, $54 million contract extension in March. He led the Buffaloes to a 9-4 record and a bowl appearance, but he returns this season without his son, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, and Heisman trophy winner Travis Hunter.
New York Post
3 days ago
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- New York Post
Deion Sanders gives glimpse at mystery health issue in new video: ‘Still going through something'
Deion Sanders isn't back to his prime just yet. The Colorado head coach revealed in a video posted Sunday that he is still dealing with an unspecified health issue that has kept him mostly out of the spotlight through the offseason. 'You know I'm still going through something,' Sanders said to daughter Shelomi and son Deion Jr. in a video posted to the latter's YouTube channel. 'I ain't all the way recovered.' Advertisement 4 Deion Sanders spoke about his current health status in a YouTube video posted by Deion Jr. on Sunday. Well Off Media/YouTube 4 Sanders was seen getting plenty of activity which comes as a good sign for his health. Well Off Media/YouTube The video showed Sanders taking a dip into an ice bath, getting some shots up on a basketball court, sitting down after tennis lessons and even referencing a 1.3-mile 'run-walk' that he completed with Shelomi. 'He did good,' Shelomi said after the run-walk. Advertisement 'I'm proud,' Sanders responded. 'We're getting better, though, right?' The 57-year-old Buffaloes head coach is typically very present in the headlines and on social media, but has missed several events this offseason battling his health issue. He recently made an appearance at the Big 12 media days, where he shut down reporters when asked about specifics regarding his ailments. Advertisement 'I'm already back,' Sanders told ESPN. 'I'm here today. I'm handling my responsibilities. So I look forward to it. I can't wait. You've got to understand, some of the young [players] I haven't even met yet. I'm so excited about that. '[The] Athletic, sometimes y'all be on that bulljunk,' Sanders said. 'So, I'm really not going to tell you much. You know that. But I'm not here to talk to you about my health; I'm here to talk about my team.' 4 Sanders spoke at Big 12 Media Days about two weeks ago but did not provide health updates. AP Before his appearance there, he had notably missed the wedding of his former star player and Heisman winner, Travis Hunter, a public speaking appearance and Colorado's annual youth and high school football camps. Advertisement In May, Sanders said, 'What I'm dealing with right now is at a whole other level,' and that he has lacked energy and lost 14 pounds. He later posted an update in June, saying, 'I can assure you all that everything is OKAY and will continue to be so. I'm excited to get back to Colorado to be at home with my staff, team & all associated to our program.' 4 Sanders at Colorado's spring game in April. AP Details should be coming soon, as Sanders told media personality Philip Dukes in a video from July 17 that he's 'headed back to Colorado next week,' and 'soon everybody will know the reason I haven't left this house this summer.' The Colorado coach and NFL Hall of Famer has endured health scares over the past few years, including a 2023 surgery to fix blood clots in his left leg.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Top 10 highest ranked recruits in Colorado football history
Colorado seems to ebb and flow in national conversations in recent years, but at its best, the Buffs are one of the most historic college football programs in the country. It is not a program known for producing a large number of NFL talents, but with Deion Sanders in charge, the talent level has increased dramatically recently. While not all top recruits pan out to be NFL or even college stars, Colorado does have an impressive list of highly rated high school recruits who have come through the football program. Here's a look at the top 10 recruits in Colorado football history, based on the 247Sports composite rankings, which date back to 2000. 10. Quinn Sypniewski, class of 2000 Rating: .9683 Four-star TE Recorded 513 receiving yards and four touchdowns in parts of six seasons with the Buffs 9. Yuri Wright, class of 2012 Rating: .9690 Four-star cornerback Suffered multiple concussions at Colorado and opted to forgo his senior year of eligibility 8. Craig Ochs, class of 2000 Rating: .9739 Four-star quarterback One of the top players to ever come out of Boulder High School, he eventually transferred to Montana after two mediocre seasons. 7. Russell Lovett, class of 2001 Rating: .9751 Four-star athlete Signed, but never played for the Buffs 6. Julian Lewis, class of 2025 Rating: .9762 Four-star quarterback The rankings' newest addition to the list and one that Buff fans will hope turns into a future star 5. Ryan Miller, class of 2007 Rating: .9859 Five-star offensive tackle Earned third-team All-American (AP) honors as a senior in 2011 4. Cormani McClain, class of 2023 Rating: .9884 Five-star cornerback Played one season at Colorado before transferring to Florida last year 3. Jordan Seaton, class of 2024 Rating: .9934 Five-star offensive tackle Earned freshman All-American honors in 2024 and is seen as a building block for Colorado over the next few seasons. 2. Marcus Houston, class of 2000 Rating: .9980 Five-star running back Transferred to Colorado State in 2003 1. Darrell Scott, class of 2008 Rating: .9980 Five-star running back Left the program in 2009 after two seasons in Boulder Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads and Instagram. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions. This article originally appeared on Buffaloes Wire: Colorado football's top rated recruits since 2000
