Coach Prime and the Colorado Buffaloes (4-1, 2-0, Big 12) are riding high in the 2024 college football season. Led by their star attacking duo – quarterback Shedeur Sanders and two-way sensation Travis Hunter, the Buffs are full of confidence before their game against the No.18 Kansas State Wildcats (4-1,1-1, Big 12) on Saturday.
Deion Sanders held a press conference earlier today to discuss the preparations for the conference matchup over the weekend but, for some reason, refused to talk about his son Shedeur and the Heisman Trophy contender Hunter. While talking to the media, the Colorado HC gave information on all his players but skipped the topic regarding his quarterback and cornerback.
“Shedeur named to midseason…,” he said, before suddenly changing tone. “I’m not going to do that because you’re going to say I’m talking about my son. Travis… not going to that because he’s just like my son.” [01:15]
“Anyway. glad to be here,” Coach Prime said before diving into the questions.
Both Shedeur and Travis were the star performers in week 5 when Colorado ousted the UCF Knights in conference play. Shedeur completed 28 out of 35 passes for 290 yards, managing three touchdowns. On the other hand, Travis was exceptional, recording 9 catches, rushing 89 yards with one touchdown to his name.
Coach Prime urges Buffs to focus on education
Coach Prime sets the tone ahead of Colorado’s clash with Kansas State, delivering a rallying message to his squad. He wants his athletes to give their best on the field and appreciates them for their intense practice sessions.
“We had a really, really good practice,” said Sanders via Well Off Media.
But the positivity was quickly followed by a firm warning. He didn’t shy away from stressing the importance of academics.
“There’s no way we’re putting a fool on the field,” he said, clarifying that players who fall behind in the classroom won’t see playing time. “It’s not going to happen. If you’re going to be a fool in the classroom, you’re going to be a fool out here.” [08:10]
He urged his players to improve their academic performance, noting that success off the field is just as important as their efforts.
