Is It Time For Colorado To Move On From Deion Sanders?
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Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike break down what has gone wrong for Deion Sanders and Colorado after another disappointing loss—and what the future could look like for the program.
Colorado fell to 2-2 after a 23-13 loss to Baylor, just one week after being blown out 41-7 by Northwestern. The Buffaloes have scored only 20 points over their last two games, and Deion even made a quarterback change at halftime, replacing Julian Lewis with former Utah quarterback Isaac Wilson.
For Carter, the biggest question surrounding Colorado is no longer about attention or excitement—it’s about identity. When Deion first arrived, the message was clear. Colorado became one of the biggest stories in college football, NFL stars came around the program, and the Buffaloes generated massive attention. Now Carter wants to know exactly what kind of football team Deion is trying to build.
The departures of Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter have exposed some of Colorado’s biggest problems. Carter believes the Buffaloes have struggled to replace their quarterback play and explosive offensive talent, while recruiting enough high-level players to Boulder presents its own challenges. Unlike programs located in recruiting hotbeds, Colorado has to travel extensively to find the talent necessary to compete at the highest level.
That leaves the university with a difficult long-term decision. Deion brought Colorado attention and revenue the program had rarely experienced, which helped lead to his contract extension. But Carter questions what happens if the on-field results continue moving in the wrong direction—and whether replacing Deion would actually make Colorado more attractive to another major coach.
The conversation also turns to Deion’s own future. Carter believes Florida State would have been a natural destination if Deion had Colorado rolling, but questions whether his current résumé would be strong enough to justify that move. With Colorado struggling to establish its identity without Shedeur and Hunter, the rest of this season could reveal a lot about where both Deion and the Buffaloes go from here.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:05 Colorado Falls To 2-2
00:30 What Is Happening At Colorado?
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there has NEVER been more good will squandered by a single person. When he took the job, he had so many people rooting for him and wanting great things for the program. But, he just couldn’t get out of his own way. Couldn’t even pretend to be gracious and humble. Deion isn't a football coach. period. He isn't a technique guy, he isn't a scheme guy, he isn't coordinating O/D/K, he isnt game managing, he certainly isn't recruiting, he isn't about S&C..... Deion only knows football is a vehicle for self-promotion. He doesn't contribute anything "football" to a football program
Is It Time For Colorado To Move On From Deion Sanders?
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68,137 views
Cris Carter and Shawn Meaike break down what has gone wrong for Deion Sanders and Colorado after another disappointing loss—and what the future could look like for the program.
Colorado fell to 2-2 after a 23-13 loss to Baylor, just one week after being blown out 41-7 by Northwestern. The Buffaloes have scored only 20 points over their last two games, and Deion even made a quarterback change at halftime, replacing Julian Lewis with former Utah quarterback Isaac Wilson.
For Carter, the biggest question surrounding Colorado is no longer about attention or excitement—it’s about identity. When Deion first arrived, the message was clear. Colorado became one of the biggest stories in college football, NFL stars came around the program, and the Buffaloes generated massive attention. Now Carter wants to know exactly what kind of football team Deion is trying to build.
The departures of Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter have exposed some of Colorado’s biggest problems. Carter believes the Buffaloes have struggled to replace their quarterback play and explosive offensive talent, while recruiting enough high-level players to Boulder presents its own challenges. Unlike programs located in recruiting hotbeds, Colorado has to travel extensively to find the talent necessary to compete at the highest level.
That leaves the university with a difficult long-term decision. Deion brought Colorado attention and revenue the program had rarely experienced, which helped lead to his contract extension. But Carter questions what happens if the on-field results continue moving in the wrong direction—and whether replacing Deion would actually make Colorado more attractive to another major coach.
The conversation also turns to Deion’s own future. Carter believes Florida State would have been a natural destination if Deion had Colorado rolling, but questions whether his current résumé would be strong enough to justify that move. With Colorado struggling to establish its identity without Shedeur and Hunter, the rest of this season could reveal a lot about where both Deion and the Buffaloes go from here.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:05 Colorado Falls To 2-2
00:30 What Is Happening At Colorado?
#DeionSanders #ColoradoFootball #ColoradoBuffaloes #CollegeFootball #CFB #CrisCarter #CoachPrime #ShedeurSanders #Football #FullyLoadedPodcast
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