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The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Deion Sanders addresses NFL draft ordeal, mentions health issue
"When you sit up there and say something like he went into a meeting unprepared, like dude, Shedeur Sanders, who's had six different coordinators?" Deion Sanders said on the podcast. He said claims about his son's professionalism were untrue and said to "stop lying." "They want to create these narratives and create these stories and then attach them to a kid that ain't never done nothing wrong," Sanders said. One rumor was that Shedeur wore headphones to a team meeting. Sanders shot that down. "You gonna tell me he had on headphones, Shedeur?" Deion Sanders asked. "Anybody know my son understand he's a professional. Like he's gonna go into a meeting with headphones on?" Samuel told him Shedeur is a "dawg" who would "rise to the top." Sanders then admitted how the situation made him feel. "It did hurt," Sanders said. "It did hurt." But he said two of his sons are using their NFL draft disappointments as motivation and that both were "built" for this situation. His middle son Shilo, a safety, was not drafted and instead signed with Tampa Bay as an undrafted free agent. Deion Sanders cited the case of legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady as an example after Brady was selected in the sixth round of the draft in 2000. "The Bible says God uses the foolish things to confound the wise, so it was some foolish stuff that went on, but you know what? That gave them something that they needed ... like that edge that Tom had," Sanders said. MORE: Joe Flacco praises Shedeur Sanders, but says being mentor 'not the main focus' Sanders, 57, has been out of the media spotlight since the NFL draft in April and suggested it was related to a health issue. "I hope you're feeling better," Samuel said to Sanders. Sanders said "what I'm dealing with right now is at whole nother level" but said he's coming back after losing about 14 pounds. He previously had several surgeries to deal with blood clots in his legs. His Buffaloes team opens the season on Aug. 29 at home against Georgia Tech. Follow reporter Brent Schrotenboer @Schrotenboer. Email: bschrotenb@
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Colorado Football is All Over Social Media for Most Recent GPA
Colorado Football is All Over Social Media for Most Recent GPA originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Deion Sanders is entering his third season as head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, and his impact continues to extend far beyond the football field. When Sanders took over a bottom-feeding program, he promised a complete cultural shift with his "Louis," and he has delivered. Advertisement The transformation was evident again Friday when CoIs lorado football announced a 2.95 GPA for the spring semester, the highest spring GPA in program history and second-highest overall. It follows a 3.01 GPA set last fall. While it's a high point for program, not everyone on social media was ready to congratulate Sanders and the Buffs. "Respect to Prime but 2.9 as your 2nd highest is crazy" Damp said. "The schools gotta stop posting anything below a 3.0" 😂😂, Ben added. "And I have to keep above a 3.5 for my scholarship 😭," Ian said. "C's get degrees," Tim and MSU Barstool said. "I can't believe this is a flex 😂," Dark Horse said. Advertisement "yall should delete this 💀," Wiley added. Related: Browns Insider Turns Heads Over Comments on Shedeur Sanders Sanders has consistently preached the importance of academics, often stating that success in the classroom must come before success on the field. His players have clearly embraced that philosophy. Related: Deion Sanders Reveals He's Been Battling Health Issues During Offseason As Coach Prime continues to rebuild Colorado football, the program's rising academic standards offer a strong sense of the culture he's establishing in Boulder. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
LaJohntay Wester Sends Clear Message to Ravens Teammates During OTAs
LaJohntay Wester Sends Clear Message to Ravens Teammates During OTAs originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Former Colorado wide receiver LaJohntay Wester is already turning heads in his early days with the Baltimore Ravens. Advertisement On Thursday, five-time All-Pro wideout DeAndre Hopkins revealed the Ravens' speed board, where Wester's top speed of 19.9 mph ranked third among receivers and fourth overall. Hopkins topped the chart at 20.0 MPH, while Marquise Robinson led all defenders at 20.2 MPH. DeAndre Hopkins/Instagram Wester's impact in Baltimore comes after making history at the 2025 NFL Draft. He was one of three Colorado wide receivers selected, joining Travis Hunter and Jimmy Horn Jr. It marked the first time since 1991 that three Buffs at the same position were drafted, and no program had more receivers taken. Wester may have found the ideal landing spot as a sixth-rounder. He joins an offense led by fellow Floridian Lamar Jackson, who like Wester has a dog mentality. Advertisement This is nothing new for Wester after a standout performance at the East-West Shrine Bowl and a 4.46-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. 'LaJohntay Wester had the highest max acceleration on offense at the Shrine Bowl,' said Shrine Bowl director Eric Galko. 'Dynamic as a receiver and returner, he's one of the best playmakers in the draft.' In his lone season with the Buffaloes, Wester recorded 74 catches for 931 yards and 10 touchdowns. His 326 career receptions rank sixth in FBS history. Related: Deion Sanders' Nike Air Diamond Turf 1 'Ravens' Sells Out in Minutes Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta praised Wester's return skills after drafting him, saying, 'We think Wester has the chance to be an impact punt returner for us.' Advertisement Related: Shilo Sanders Becomes a Foodie in Tampa Wester's combination of speed and playmaking ability gives him a strong chance to crack the final 53-man roster. He'll also be a strong asset for a Ravens team who is a true AFC contender. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Deion Sanders Makes Huge Announcement on Friday
Deion Sanders Makes Huge Announcement on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. For the third consecutive year, Colorado football has sold out its season tickets. It's a feat that hasn't been accomplished in more than two decades before Deion Sanders arrived in Boulder. Advertisement The university announced Friday that all season tickets for the upcoming 2025 season have been sold, continuing a streak that began in 2023 when Sanders' arrived at CU. Colorado had not sold out its season tickets since the Bill McCartney era, when the Buffaloes did so regularly. From 1989-1997, CU sold out multiple games in every season, 32 overall in a 54-game span. CU's first known sellout was in 1952 and last year was the first time in 21 seasons that multiple games have sold out in back-to-back seasons. It was also the most games that have sold out over a two year stretch in CU history. This marks just the 11th time in school history that season tickets have sold out before the start of the season, according to CU athletics. The buzz follows a strong 2024 campaign in which the Buffaloes finished 9-4 and reached the Alamo Bowl. Colorado has emerged as a national television draw under Sanders. Advertisement The Buffs averaged 3.86 million viewers per game last season, ranking sixth nationally, and set a program record with 13 nationally televised games. Their Alamo Bowl rematch with BYU drew 8 million viewers on ABC. The most-watched Alamo Bowl in history and the most-viewed non-New Year's Six bowl game since 2020. Related: LaJohntay Wester Sends Clear Message to Ravens Teammates During OTAs This seem to be the start of a powerhouse in Boulder. Sanders signed a five-year, $54 million contract extension in March, making him the highest-paid coach in the Big 12. Even with quarterback Shedeur Sanders and two-way star Travis Hunter heading to the NFL, fan and media interest around the program remains strong. Four of the first five games in will be televised on a national network. Advertisement Related: Five-Star Recruit Sends Clear Message to Deion Sanders After Colorado Snub Coach Prime's Buffaloes are still bringing the spotlight to Folsom Field and the rest of college football is watching. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Colorado Football Faces Backlash After Team GPA Under Deion Sanders Surfaces
Colorado Football Faces Backlash After Team GPA Under Deion Sanders Surfaces originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There's no question that the Colorado Buffaloes football program has undergone a dramatic culture shift—largely for the better—since Deion Sanders took over as head coach in 2023. Now entering his third season at the helm, the program shared a notable update Friday evening. Advertisement Colorado released its collective team GPA for the spring semester, which came in at 2.957. That mark represents the second-highest spring GPA in program history, just behind the 3.011 recorded during the fall 2024 semester. While the announcement was intended to reflect positively on the program's academic progress, it was met with mixed reactions. A 2.957 GPA—roughly equivalent to a B or B- average (around 80–81%)—is certainly an improvement compared to past years. Still, some fans were critical, with backlash surfacing across social media despite the strides being made both on and off the field. Fans reactions: Advertisement "Respect to Prime but 2.9 as your 2nd highest is crazy," a fan said. Someone else added, "Please delete this." "There was no reason to post this," another fan posted. "Nothing to be proud about a 2.957 GPA," a fan shared. One more fan commented, "That's an embarrassing standard… but guess u ain't there to play school." Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders speaks during a press conference. Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images While the GPA may not jump off the page to some in the Buffaloes fanbase, it's important to note that the two highest GPAs in the program's long history of Division I football have come under Deion Sanders' leadership. That alone signals progress as he enters his third season at the helm. Advertisement Sanders has already made a significant impact—sending several players to the NFL in April's draft and coaching a Heisman Trophy winner in Travis Hunter, only the second player in Colorado history to earn that honor. Now, he steps into arguably the most intriguing chapter of his coaching career: the first season at Colorado without Hunter or his two sons, Shedeur and Shilo Sanders—all of whom were key contributors over the past two years. Related: Alabama Announces Big Kalen DeBoer News on Friday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
