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Reuters
19 hours ago
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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
a day 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
2 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
4 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
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Ranking all 16 Big 12 football stadium atmospheres from worst to first
The Big 12 might not be the SEC or Big Ten when it comes to overall athletic tradition, but when it comes to college football, it is no slouch. Several iconic programs, brands and stadiums call the Big 12 home. With the middle of the offseason in full swing, it is the perfect time to evaluate the off-field qualities that make college football unique. Earlier this month, we ranked the Big 12's 16 football stadiums, as well as the conference's top home and road uniforms, its best helmets and which stadiums hold the largest crowds. With so much change around the Big 12 in recent years, the conference looks and feels a lot different, and if we are being honest, has lost some of its luster with Oklahoma and Texas no longer in the fold. Still, several storied programs are helping shape the identity of the new-look Big 12 — and Colorado is leading the charge. A founding member of the conference in 1996, the Buffaloes are back to where they belong and shining in nearly every aesthetic category. They boast the Big 12's best stadium, the sixth-best home uniform, the fifth-best road uniform and the second-best helmet. Under head coach Deion Sanders, Colorado has reemerged as a nationally relevant brand. We have another ranking to dive into: evaluating the Big 12's toughest venues to visit. College football is all about the atmosphere, so which teams take advantage of a raucous crowd? Here are our power rankings of the Big 12's 16 stadium atmospheres. 16. David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium (Kansas Jayhawks) Capacity: ~40,000 (47,233 before recent renovations) : 14 It is challenging to rank Kansas, as it has not played any games at its renovated stadium yet. If it resembles the renderings, the Jayhawks' home venue will likely move up this list next year. 15. Space City Financial Stadium (Houston Cougars) Capacity: 40,000 Stadium rank: 13 Big market college football schools can often lead to worse crowds since there are other things to do. Houston is one of those places. When it fills, it's decent, but it doesn't quite match other Big 12 venues yet. 14. Nippert Stadium (Cincinnati Bearcats) Capacity: 40,124 Stadium rank: 12 Nippert is the third-oldest stadium in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and underwent significant upgrades in 2015. It has character and an urban vibe, but it has lost considerable crowd support since the glory days under Luke Fickell. It could vault up this ranking if the Bearcats recapture that swagger that saw them go 31-1 at home from 2018-22. 13. FBC Mortgage Stadium (UCF Knights) Capacity: 44,206 Stadium rank: 16 UCF was dominant during its time in the AAC from 2017 to 2022. The Knights were so good that the stadium's nickname became "The Bounce House." However, consistency depends on the opponent and kickoff time, peaking its ranking at No. 13. 12. Arizona Stadium (Arizona Wildcats) Capacity: 50,782 Stadium rank: 15 Arizona might have been in the process of turning its home atmosphere around, but then Jedd Fisch left for Washington, and Brent Brennan's first year in charge did not go as planned. If they reverse their current negative trend, it can be a fantastic atmosphere, especially for night games. 11. Mountain America Stadium (Arizona State) Capacity: 53,599 Stadium rank: 11 Arizona State's home attendance has only increased since Kenny Dillingham took over, but until I see a full season with fans showing up for their team with sky-high expectations, Mountain America Stadium falls just outside our top 10. 10. McLane Stadium (Baylor Bears) Capacity: 45,140 Stadium rank: 8 McLane is one of the better atmospheres in the conference when the Bears are playing well. Exemplified by their six-game winning streak to end the 2024 regular season and in 2021 when the Bears went 12-2, including a 7-0 home mark. Unfortunately, the energy is not always at max levels, but hopefully that changes this year with an up-and-coming Baylor squad. 9. Folsom Field (Colorado Buffaloes) Capacity: 50,183 Stadium rank: 8 Folsom Field is a beautiful setting with views of the Flatirons, but when Colorado is bad, the atmosphere is equally as bad. I was there during the 1-11 season, and once the Buffs got down by double digits, the crowds would flock to the exits. The Deion Sanders effect is real in Boulder, but he will have to continue winning to keep CU fans in their seats. 8. Amon G. Carter Stadium (TCU Horned Frogs) Capacity: 46,000 Stadium rank: 3 Amon G. Carter Stadium is intimate and sleek. It is loud when the Horned Frogs are rolling, especially in big games, such as when Colorado opened the season there in 2023. 7. Jack Trice Stadium (Iowa State Cyclones) Capacity: 61,500 Stadium rank: 10 Cyclone fans are loyal, and the entire program is underrated. Matt Campbell consistently has Iowa State punching above its weight, and the fans show out when the team wins, which has recently been a lot. 6. Milan Puskar Stadium (West Virginia Mountaineers) Capacity: 60,000 Stadium rank: 7 Milan Puskar Stadium could fluctuate between having the best stadium atmosphere in the Big 12 and falling outside the top 10, depending on the team's performance. Last time Rich Rodriguez was head coach, it was arguably one of the best environments in the country, and now that he is back, the Mountaineers could be back as well. 5. Rice-Eccles Stadium (Utah Utes) Capacity: 51,444 Stadium rank: 5 I have been to games at Rice Eccles, and it is electric, but I do think the atmosphere gets overrated at times. It deserves a spot in the top 5, but that is as high as I can go. 4. Boone Pickens Stadium (Oklahoma State Cowboys) Capacity: 53,855 Stadium rank: 2 Boone Pickens would typically be in the top 3 or possibly even No. 1, but with the drastic step back the program took last year, the atmosphere suffered as well. The fans are right on top of the field, and when the Cowboys are good, it is one of the loudest stadiums in the country. 3. Jones AT&T Stadium (Texas Tech Red Raiders) Capacity: 60,229 Stadium rank: 4 Tortillas fly, and chaos begins at every Texas Tech home game. Any place that throws tortillas gets a bump in my book. The Red Raiders' home venue is one of the most intimidating places to play after dark. 2. Bill Snyder Family Stadium (Kansas State Wildcats) Capacity: 50,000 Stadium rank: 9 Not a flashy venue by any means, but the nonstop support is there—a proper college town environment with a loud and loyal fan base. 1. LaVell Edwards Stadium (BYU Cougars) Capacity: 63,470 Stadium rank: 6 I don't find LaVell Edwards Stadium to be that attractive, but it is a daunting place to play a road game. As the largest stadium in the Big 12, the crowd is automatically loud, add in the high elevation, and you've got yourself a college football atmosphere dream. Night games in Provo are a special kind of electricity that we witnessed multiple times in 2024. 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: Power ranking all 16 Big 12 football stadium atmospheres
