Colorado is going to be tough to top for splashiest hire in this year’s coaching carousel. By luring Deion Sanders from Jackson State, the downtrodden Buffaloes get an instant shot of intrigue and showmanship that’s impossible to ignore. How it will work — if it will work at all — remains to be seen, but if nothing else, the worst Power Five program in college football is worth following again.
Sanders arrived in Boulder for his introductory press conference and team meeting on Sunday following days of build up that felt more like a recruiting announcement than a coaching change. Every coach wins the press conference, but Sanders took to it another level. As with anything related to “Prime Time,” it was full of key moments, money quotes and the unexpected.
Let’s take a look at some highlights — in true Sanders fashion — during his first day as Colorado’s head coach.
Cleaning house
Most coaches try to keep their players from entering the portal. Not Sanders, who told Colorado players in his first meeting that they’re either in or out, and they have to decide right away.
“We got a few positions already taken care of because I’m bringing my luggage with me. And it’s Louis [Vuitton],” said Sanders. “I’m coming. And when I get here, it’s going to be changed. So I want y’all to get ready to go ahead and jump in that portal, and get whatever you’re going to get. Because if more of you jump in, the more room you make.”
Sanders and son to hit transfer portal?
Sanders’ presence will undoubtedly change Colorado’s efforts in the transfer portal, which officially opened for business on Monday, and on the name, image and likeness front. Colorado has struggled to receive transfers through the portal in the past due to difficulties with accepting credits, but with Sanders’ arrival, the university plans to be more aggressive with facilitating incoming players.
“I’m happy to announce that, in coordination with our faculty athletics representatives, we have initiated a pilot program for transfer credit review that facilitates the expedited review of the academic credits from other institutions in order to assess their acceptability at CU Boulder as electives,” said chancellor Phillip DiStefano. “This is not only helpful for student-athletes looking to continue their careers at the University of Colorado via the transfer portal, but also for Colorado residents who are attending…
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