Colorado’s new coach, Deion Sanders, made a grand entrance at the Big 12 media days by praising some of the other coaches in the league. Sanders showed his appreciation for coaches like Gus Malzahn, who recruited his son Shedeur when he was at Auburn, and Joey McGuire, who coached his son in high school at Texas Tech.
Sanders expressed his admiration for these coaches, calling Malzahn a phenomenal coach and McGuire a consistent and great coach. He also showed love for Mike Gundy and Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, referring to them as legends.
Colorado is making a return to the Big 12 after 13 seasons in the Pac-12. Sanders mentioned that he is excited about the upcoming season and the opportunity to play against teams like Texas Tech, where McGuire coaches. He specifically mentioned that he appreciates the work McGuire is doing at Texas Tech and looks forward to facing them on Nov. 9.
The Buffaloes will kick off their season on Aug. 29 at home against North Dakota State. They are also gearing up to compete in the newly expanded 16-team Big 12 conference, with schools like Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, and Utah joining in August.
Overall, Sanders’ respectful and kind words towards his fellow coaches set a positive tone for Colorado’s upcoming season in the Big 12. It is clear that he values the relationships he has built with other coaches in the league and looks forward to the competition ahead. With Sanders at the helm, Colorado fans can expect an exciting and competitive season in the Big 12.