Deion Sanders on the attention on his program and his future at Colorado | Big Noon Conversations
Jun 24, 2024
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Former NFL player turned college football coach Deion Sanders joins Joel Klatt to discuss the attention on his program at Colorado and his future coaching aspirations. They talk about expectations for the Buffaloes in Year 2, his desire to be remembered as Coach Prime, and the positive impact he aims to have on his players' lives.
Deion Sanders prioritizes building a dominant program and emphasizes staying at Colorado for the long-term growth.
Coach Prime focuses on strategic evaluation and improvement to enhance the team's performance and competitiveness.
Deep dives
Coach Prime's Focus on Building a Strong Program at Colorado
Coach Prime emphasizes his commitment to being a leader and a father figure at Colorado, highlighting his dedication to staying and building a dominant program. He discusses the positive aspects of being the head coach at Colorado, highlighting the love and respect within the culture he is creating. Despite challenges faced in the previous year, Coach Prime expresses confidence in the program's growth and the establishment of a strong foundation for the future.
Evaluation and Improvement for Success at Colorado
Reflecting on the previous season, Coach Prime acknowledges areas where the team fell short and the importance of addressing weaknesses for sustained success. He emphasizes the need for a postseason evaluation to identify areas for improvement, particularly focusing on the team's ability to compete at a consistent level. Coach Prime prioritizes detailed evaluation and strategic decision-making to enhance the team's performance.
Coach Prime's Vision for the Future and Long-Term Goals
Looking ahead, Coach Prime emphasizes his long-term vision for the program beyond the current players, highlighting his goal of building a successful and competitive team. He discusses the potential for Colorado to excel and compete for championships based on improvements in key areas such as quarterback protection and overall team performance. Coach Prime aims to create a professional and successful environment for his players, emphasizing the importance of teaching them to be pros both on and off the field.
FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt sits down with Colorado’s Coach Prime to discuss what he learned from his first season in Boulder and if the incredible amount of attention on his program surprised him. The two discuss expectations for the Buffaloes in Year 2 as they enter the Big 12. Coach Prime also expresses his vision for his own coaching future once his sons Shedeur & Shilo, along with Travis Hunter, leave CU and move on to the NFL. Sanders details why he wants to be remembered as Coach Prime rather than a Hall of Fame-level, two-sport superstar athlete and what he has to accomplish for that to happen.