Fearless with Jason Whitlock

Ep 1036 | Deion Sanders CRASHES and BURNS at Colorado | Josh Allen over Matt Stafford for MVP

Nov 3, 2025
Steve Kim, a sports commentator with a keen focus on college football, and Paul Burkhardt, a veteran sports journalist, join for a fiery discussion. They analyze Deion Sanders' disappointing tenure at Colorado and speculate if his time is running out. The group debates whether Matt Stafford deserves MVP consideration after his resurgence. They also weigh the potential of rookies Cam Ward, Travis Hunter, and Ashton Jeanty, as well as which teams might bounce back stronger this season: the Colts or Lions.
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INSIGHT

Personality Can’t Replace Football Foundations

  • Jason Whitlock argues Deion Sanders' Colorado project was built on persona not foundation and was destined to fail.
  • He says flash without structure can't survive sustained adversity in college football.
INSIGHT

Back-to-Back Blowouts Reveal Structural Failures

  • Whitlock highlights consecutive blowouts (53-7, 52-17) as evidence the program lacks sustainable structure.
  • He frames repeated heavy losses as proof the approach can't endure adversity.
ADVICE

Build A Program On Foundations, Not Hype

  • Build a durable program by prioritizing steady foundations, not celebrity branding or favoritism.
  • Avoid pandering to media hype and instead invest in consistent leadership and development.
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