BREAKING: Colorado Loses #1 Recruit Cormani McClain! What Went Wrong?

[@trevorbrach9436]

I'm surprised Cormani lasted this long. I thought he would've jumped in the postal back in December. Coach Prime told the world back then that Cormani doesn't study film and is late to team meetings.

[@HildaWingate]

Cormani was a true freshman, 5-star and a major prospect. I believe CU tried diligently to keep him--but couldn't work through his lack of maturity and lack of respect. Wishing him the best and future success.

[@leboholmes6576]

I thought he did not play with heart! He wasn’t hungry! He showed right away the he was too damn emotional! I’m glad he’s gone! Now we can move on!

[@918GmadeDaStreamer]

That game where they ran 10 slants Showed a lot about about the kid 😂

[@COLO719]

He found out that he has to work to start. I don’t think that he had to do all of this in High School.

[@leboholmes6576]

If he doesn’t come out of his feelings, he won’t go far!

[@plforeal4392]

Agreed because he needs to humble himself and do real work. He’s not as good as he think and those 5 stars got his head gassed.

[@WildDogg357]

If he doesn't come out of all that smoking he won't go far. Too much of anything is NOT good for you.

[@georgiapeach6704]

Is this teach the people how to play corner?

[@georgiapeach6704]

Good night

[@jamesturner2581]

Probably the biggest thing that McClain had going against him is when he arrived at Colorado is Travis was there. Your effort would be consistently compared to Travis, which I believe was done on purpose to teach him how to work. But when you get in the rooms with Dawgs you have to act like Dawgs or you will be exposed. The Dawgs in this room were different. Add in poor self discipline just a matter of time.

[@dominionpcs7044]

He should have learned from Travis.

[@AlexanderWilliams-r7y]

He thinks to much of his self,You can't let your feelings dictate your decision making.

[@grb3748]

What effort ?

[@LocoBlitz81]

I remember this game like yesterday. Rice was abusing him every play. I told my cousin then McClain wasn't ready.

[@caroliesereed8658]

I remember that game too. It was cruel!! Like a cat playing with a mouse.

[@tlpsportsclub]

Great Job on the Film guys, at 31:00 33 zone coverage. A WOW Moment: Cam points to Cormani that's your man. DANG! That's why it's important to watch film and prepare. Salute

[@BuffedInPrime]

Absolutely! 🫡

[@trevorbrach9436]

Walk-on were doing more than Cormani was doing. And Cormani was getting paid like a 5 star player and the Walk-On were not getting no collector money at all.

[@AmySue280]

Who is the walk-on?

[@iiSwearTV]

Can you look at Carter stoutmire film. He was also a true freshman who came in the summer but was a 3 star and was already competing for the starting job with cooper.

[@shirleycoefield1348]

❤Good to see that you all did your homework, and understand that the race is not given to the swift but to he that endures to the end.

[@brigittemaxey4197]

I’m coming back just to say I love the way you guys shutdown loud mouths in the chat with facts and just the facts.

[@pharoahmonk50]

Cormani did not report to football practice on time, he arrived late to his academic classes, then when he did attend class or football practice ,Cormani gave lackluster effort. Wherever Cormani may go next, his uninspiring efforts to prepare will follow him, unless he makes a change

[@lmjohnson777]

He’s a kid…he needed guidance. Y’all act like he should’ve been PERFECT out the gate. If you know your players as a coach, you know who needs to be hand held. Even at JUCO, kids have group tutoring; someone is with them. Cormani was set up for failure!

[@MarvelousJP]

@@lmjohnson777set up for failure my butt. He was given dozens of chances

[@lmjohnson777]

@@MarvelousJP I bet you wherever he ends up, he will mentored and developed. Won’t be about chances. He needed time to adjust-he was ignored. Wasn’t about chances…that’s it; that’s all…

[@MarvelousJP]

@@lmjohnson777 he was ignored? He was given # 1 which he didn’t earn. He showed up late, literally weeks before fall camp. He was late to meetings consistently, wasn’t on point with his classes, was being outworked by the other corners & was getting dogged in practice by the receivers. And apparently these behavioral issues have been documented since he was in high school. If you aren’t good enough to start on a 4-8 team what makes you think you’re going to start somewhere else?

[@MarvelousJP]

@@lmjohnson777 Jordan Seaton hasn’t even officially graduated high school yet and has been on campus since January. Already showing positive signs both on AND off the field and is clearly being groomed to be in the NFL in a few years. Dylan & Omarion miller showed up early and made their marks last season and both will be starters this year Cormani wasn’t guaranteed to start

[@plforeal4392]

Dude was just running around the field. He didn’t quite have a grasp on the CB position. He needs a lot of coaching.

[@roach3416]

His high school coach just came out and confirmed everything. Coach Prime have said about this young man.

[@deansmith5151]

You men did an excellent job breaking down this young man. He’s not that good and refuses to learn from a great player in the same position as he play. The real problem is, these High School COACHES, because they refuse to tell these players they have a lot to learn, because they’re so good in high school and the coaches are so afraid to lose them, they LIE to them and they get a serious reality check when they get to college then they want to blame everyone for their failures

[@EliGreenAf]

Tcal calling out all the bull junk excuse ppl were making for this man😂. I was literally saying the same thing. Not even to mention bro don’t even look bigger in that glorious weight program. Wasn’t in the playbook, weight room, film room😂👋🏽

[@Lionsandtruth]

Cormani has undoubtedly put on weight but there undoubtedly are a lot of guys at CU that have not put on any weight.

[@raykay6009]

​@@Lionsandtruththe only guys that put on weight in football, are the guys who continue to lift outside of strength and conditioning programs, you look at guys like demouy Kennedy who never put on weight at Bama, guys have to take initiative outside of what your told to do for the team, and a lot of guys In a lot of programs don't do that

[@Lionsandtruth]

@@raykay6009 You’ve stated 100% facts about the ones who put on weight, muscle, the ones who get bigger, faster, stronger have to do it in their own time. The bulk of CU team is small as hell n they’ll likely get bullied again this year. Cormani is still slim but u can tell he’s been working n he’s finally figured out how to prepare because he’s way bigger than he was.

[@raykay6009]

@Lionsandtruth they've clearly realized after the scrimmage the team is still mediocre, people can say what they want about Vegas but they had cu winning 3 games last year and they won 4, they have them winning 5 games right now, that's not by accident, they need some big upgrades this portal session

[@EliGreenAf]

@@Lionsandtruth lol everyone has there opinion. Barely seen him in any vids.. including weight room lol. And every time u did see him he ain’t look like he was working for real. He got some maturing to do but you go mature somewhere else if you want NIL and all the other perks🤨😂

[@deesee2051]

Arizona State just lost their #1 recruiti from last season their starting Qb and nobody is making a big deal

[@lelanledoux21]

Thank you guys!!

[@LocoBlitz81]

I'm at the :38 minute mark and McClain had yet to use his hands to jam ONE receiver. He's not physical and just lost out there.

[@riotordiet9154]

Saw enough lmao at same point like this dude is not a 5 star and that play where everybody was in zone and he was playing man and silmon craig pointed while making the tackle said it all bout cormani!!Unprepared and pays no attention!

[@AmyRucker1]

College is not High School and that’s the part they forget. Teachers will just pass you in High School. College them professors aren’t just playing with you because you’re a college athlete. 😩 You have class and all the other stuff like homework, the reading, papers, study time in college is 3 hours a day, on top of FAMILY AND FRIENDS. It takes discipline.

[@BuffedInPrime]

It’s a huge jump! You have to be willing to hold yourself accountable!

[@dj4-play]

​@@BuffedInPrime Yes! And theybhave to be receptive to learning different ways to hold themselves accountable. As a PhD student I've seen a lot of people who have much success to balance outside the classroom (athletics, business, etc). Often they may not know how to balance these things but some mentorship can get them a lonnnnng way. They just need to be receptive to it and own that they might not know everything

[@430CAL]

Facts, on top of meetings and practice. Being a college athlete is a full time job.

[@GodAndDrums]

I'm just happy yall keeping it a buck because a lot of these content makers are not calling it how it is.

[@dinomccann933]

For some players, a 5* rating in HS can be a curse in disguise. You can abuse much weaker HS players and when you elevate to D1 level players you aren’t ready for it. So much of it is what’s going on in your head when you face adversity. Missing meetings is a no-brainer warning sign that there are some character issues at play.

[@leboholmes6576]

When Prime first criticized him, I knew everything I needed to know.

[@Ballers101-uu1mk]

He keeping it real he giving him his props when he see good coverage

[@BuffedInPrime]

Exactly, I showed every positive play too, but film is film and we see the negatives

[@Ballers101-uu1mk]

@@BuffedInPrime never seen him getting beat like that on tv until you broke down the film y’all keep down y’all thing

[@Ballers101-uu1mk]

@@BuffedInPrime he still young everybody can’t just go to college and make a impact asap it’s way different from highschool he got it in him he needs time to develop 💯💯 he was missing meetings he didn’t know what plays they was running he have to focus and lock in where ever he go

[@eciarajones]

Sooooo what I'm getting from people who are emotionally invested in this Cormani fellow is....1. People emotionally attached themselves to Cormani and have to emotionally cope with the reality of his failures. 2. People expected him to be the second coming of Tavis Hunter, and when he didn't live up to that, it's now Prime fault. When both guys had the same opportunity, Travis succeeded in the same system that Cormani failed in. So people have to cope again with reality. 3. When facts are presented to them that Cormani is slaw as an athlete by a Gold Jacket CB, a youtuber who played at different levels, and regular people who didn't drink the Cormani delusion....they have to cope. This is a situation of truth and reality kicking delusions ass and people can't handle it.

[@KeyEmerson4]

Again love your film breakdowns !!

[@alkebulanwarrior1963]

Great work as usual. I wish the young man good luck. I am just happy the drama is over.

[@reginamickens4852]

People lump NIL deals and collective together. t-Cal you did a great job of explaining the two

[@WyldWillow]

T Cal breakdowns are great. Would love to see more of these. Akin to the QB School of Defense

[@brianwalker4760]

The only one who lost is cormani. Unfortunately this kid is like so many with talent but don’t have work ethic to go with it. Sad.

[@CoolCarProducts]

Wish Cormani luck but when you don't show up for classes and practices...you gotta go!

[@jermainebent5284]

Ct I agree he’s getting way too much attention. the guy with the nonstarter who cares if he leaves

[@arymu007]

The tape doesn't lie. Hopefully someone can get in his ear to let him know that he's out of High School, from here on out he is responsible for HIS own actions, consistency matters and you have to put in the work!

[@lmjohnson777]

That’s all he needs…

[@colonelironhide]

I pray that he gets his head together. Too many people expect handouts just because of the status. Maybe Prime was trying to instill a hard working mindset, a disciplined mindset for him to get it together so that he could see the field if he put in the work. It seems Cormani wasn’t jiving with that. But I will say people gotta stop making excuses for him.

[@dominionpcs7044]

Exactly! People are saying that he didn't get playing time. He lacked discipline. He couldn't handle the guys in practice. Why trust him on the field.

[@gnarlieybrown4214]

TBH, the buffs secondary Is DEEP.... He left cause he wanted to play but didn't see how, imo

[@rickdog215]

Love yall.channel man fr keep grinding

[@admworldent]

This channel is lit, love the bangers

[@grb3748]

I like the intro and out-tro.

[@jasonshumake777]

Great job breaking down the tape you should be a scout.

[@FACTZ973]

I'm not surprised that he jumped into the portal. The energy and vibes just wasn't there. My only surprise was that it took this long for both parties to part ways.

[@ChrisLegacy]

Great show gents‼️Intro & Outro 🔥🔥

[@ScrapskeezyTV]

I knew he was gone when he wasn’t working out with his teammates n did a late night session

[@gogo1555]

Cormani should have been outside Travis’ apartment when he left in the mornings and said good night when he walked Travis to the door when got home!

[@worldfamousfruitman3945]

*Deion … Take the Kobe approach with Jordan

[@dominionpcs7044]

I love you guys! Cormani seemed spoiled and not willing to work like the rest of the team. He lacked discipline and motivation. I wish him the best. Go, Buffs! 🦬 🏈 🦬

[@HildaWingate]

Excellent intro and new format.

[@karenthurman-yv3xe]

Bless his heart. I'm sure he was treated more than fair.

[@heywardreed5921]

Awesome show Gentlemen. 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@COLO719]

It’s worse than NFL free agency. NFL players have a contract. College doesn’t have contracts.

[@robynp3893]

It could be the best move for that particular player. It could be that simple. Wishing Cormani the best!

[@tonyafoy5900]

Great point!!!!

[@undergroundchristiancenter2842]

Hello everyone…They never had him! Think. When did he fully commit to training and competition there? Never fully committed.

[@BuffedInPrime]

Agree

[@bmpowerednow07]

Wow, agree! He didn't fully commit to anything.

[@nomex8461]

Rewatching this, seeing CT talk about Sam coming from Penn.

[@reginamickens4852]

To be honest, I was surprised that he ever came to Boulder. When he arrived in May of last year and didn’t start practices at the beginning of the summer. It appears to me to that he was used to doing what he wanted from high school and he wasn’t going to be taken off the field no matter. Now he enters college and bringing those same attitude, mentality and work ethic. It took him mid-season to really come along. Not to mention that during this time, he was late to meetings, class and not being in the film room. He seems very immature. Once you enter college, talent level is very different. He never lived up to the 5 star status. I think he was upset when CP busted him out in a Press Conference last year. Travis is very talented, but he made the meeting and he watched film.

[@coxval2635]

Good stuff. Missed the live. New subscriber.

[@BuffedInPrime]

Appreciate ya! 🫡

[@plforeal4392]

How can dude who just started playing CB junior year be the #1 corner ?! That’s crazy

[@worldfamousfruitman3945]

His jr year he had a few picks then his sr season he had over 10 I believe… I’m from where he from.. but I didn’t see what the world saw .. I never thought he was special on the field… just my opinion

[@PBP444]

Bad attitude, no discipline.... It's not his last portal... A troubled soul he is....

[@Kaymills-cs9mt]

Iknew last year cormani wouldn't last football is a game of discipline both on and off the field

[@danminorsr5619]

Dude made (6) solo tackles all season.."Pour out some Liquor"

[@teejay36001]

@buffedinprime I watched the WSU game and Cromani showed no down and distance awareness he get lost in zone like doesn’t understand basics of see ball get ball that’s crazy never paid attention to him like that

[@leboholmes6576]

This really makes him possibly untrustworthy

[@leboholmes6576]

His mother’s comments was valid if her son was really applying himself, but mama u should’ve been harder on ur son! This may be her last time to be a solid voice in his career! He’s a man now who has to make manly decisions

[@jonhenrychris6973]

That's why he needs a man ....prime...to guide him. Young men need older men to learn from

[@bmpowerednow07]

​@@jonhenrychris6973 I agree. He didn't have that here. I from where he is from. I was hoping CP would be a welcomed mentor.

[@jongray8313]

That boy Lazy

[@thehfamily_]

Facts!

[@marcusbufkin4963]

My opinion, the only reason for a cu buffs player to want to hit the portal is that he's just not cutting it. This team has a strong base

[@averywatkins1533]

Transfer portal doesn't require the team or the player to have any long-term commitment to each other. The team is always trying to improve talent and players will always pursue a better situation (playing time, NIL money, scheme fit). Some players will get screwed over by their school and some players will get over on the school. Just the new normal

[@mustafahudson4718]

Yo real talk Big Shout out to you two Brothers for creating your own lane in this space of the prime universe!!! Y’all keep it real as prime would say that if you come to Colorado your going to hve that spot light is on you good or indifference!! He keeps receipts !! If coach prime keeps his foot on your neck not only does he care but he also knows that you want it or either you don’t if you are truly not a Dog it’s going to show !!!

[@cjayreed7544]

Stars you receive in high school sometimes don’t mean squat in college

[@sheimans1]

Thanks!

[@BuffedInPrime]

Man was this a typo!!!?!!!! You are amazing!!!!!!’ 🫡 to you fam!

[@bigbeezy5019]

Jimmy Johnson cut a guy because he fell asleep in a meeting.. the next press conference a reporter asked what If Troy aikman was sleep jimmy said hell I would have woke his ass up..

[@BuffedInPrime]

!!!!!

[@luckyep.136]

Cormani can cover man on a above average level right now. Will get better at it with reps. His problem is he can't be trusted in any other cover concepts cause he doesn't know the plays or signals. Wherever he ends up...gonna have to get into playbook and go to practice or he'll be a the bench there too💯

[@BuffedInPrime]

Agree agree agree

[@Dosa7777]

Dang! Missed the first live

[@jayceeharb1305]

yoooooo!!!!!!!! man we will be str8... young men don't realize how serious immaturity is .. but when you start thinking about having a family ... its gets serious reallll fast... these habits of being late... no show... will follows him and still need to be addressed

[@jrscott34]

Damn I’m a Chicago native for over 46 years and wow you got me second guessing Mr. Williams Geesh… I wonder if they went thru film like you

[@jayceeharb1305]

Watching this for the 2nd time… nuggets!

[@NATIONOFKINGSLLC]

I think Carmoni was the one in the meeting with the phone a few weeks ago that got kicked out the meeting. 2 other players last year never got back on the field after phone issues

[@mysterymachinez1]

The day he threw up in practice I knew it was about to be bad for him.

[@LocoBlitz81]

He has an attitude problem. Basically a cry baby. Deion was too hard in him and he couldn't stand the heat. Soft in other words.

[@leboholmes6576]

By him being bordering too tall, he has to be fast enough to make up for bad technique.

[@hababacon]

Height distribution is important. Cormani is mostly legs, and that affects change direction speed if you're asymmetrically built.

[@bruceterrell63]

There is a lot of competition at corner. This kid should not run from competition. You should always stay put man things will blossom correctly.

[@BuffedInPrime]

I don’t agree you should “always” stay put, but in this situation, who can help you develop more than coach prime? If he did the right things off the field he wouldn’t have been in this situation

[@doggmenace2038]

Miami bound?

[@gogo1555]

DB Coach said Cormani wouldn’t run when his side lost contest on the field in practice! I can’t imagine that! Cormani ran Cormani out of there!

[@davidarnold771]

Kam Mikell is coming he said forget Cormani I'm here luv that attitude

[@georgiapeach6704]

Kam plays football, basketball and track. He works year round. CM NEEDS TO CUT THAT MOP AND REGROUP.

[@georgiapeach6704]

Nobody wants to see that.

[@mrpierre1743]

People gravitate to Babyface players but you have to hit the books and don't be a liability.

[@shirleycoefield1348]

I think that CP assigned the #1 jersey because he was trying to boost his confidence. Prime knew he needed help in the area of confidence, and Prime gave it his best shot. You can tell I am pro-Prime lol.

[@BuffedInPrime]

I agree with that!

[@caroliesereed8658]

And the special Prime cleats.

[@ELROYJETT]

Sometimes you know you’re not gonna play at this level because the dawgs came in 👀

[@zel3x_]

Yup I had to subscribe 💯 that tape don’t lie!!!

[@BuffedInPrime]

Never lies!

[@cmoore2983]

Understandable he needs effort and focus on being willing to work. Mainly on footwork , timing because his technique on inside routes is his a flaw at the moment. Plus a few of those plays safety plus linebacker was blowing there assignments also.

[@akumawani]

he will soon find out that the grass aint always greener

[@Gator-xi2jq]

The best thing to happen for Colorado. The kid is not that good and he refuses to be on time misses practices. Bye!

[@hababacon]

Facts! 7-2 and competitive in 1 of the losses. Florida has been handled a few times this season. Cormani did a good job and reading a play for a TD. The other games his long speed got exposed.

[@stryleyung3891]

35:01 I noticed even in practice he didn’t play press coverage well I think he’s more of an off man and man coverage type corner to be honest watching your film he didn’t zone well either

[@hababacon]

Losing Cormani will be addition by subtraction. The man was lazy, a lair, and slow.

[@hababacon]

Six months later, Cormani is still getting burnt. Texas game exposed the hell out of Cormani. The kid can't run, too skinny with his height. He needs to move to free safety. You don't want all of that bad tape if you're trying to make it to the next level.

[@brigittemaxey4197]

Your intro is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Primemotivation247]

Coach Prime didn’t want play Cormani last season I think he was pressured to play him he didn’t want cormani to have bad tape

[@KingBelial68]

He was definitely looking out for him. Prime knew Cormani wasn't ready, but everyone kept crying for him to play.

[@triplea3687]

Totally agree. Said the same thing

[@AmySue280]

I just found you guys on Twitter, and I'm glad I did. I don't understand the cornerback position, at all!

[@emmittmarshall6688]

T. Cal I just said that today Cormani definitely is not going to another Big 12 School Not A Chance

[@dj4-play]

Locker room fades were the best and worst of times fr. Should be a whole documentary on them and theor effects on the team 😂

[@thefrostyvette876]

This turned into a Caleb Williams film breakdown. Dude is butt.

[@LeonLightning-c6i]

Yup wish him well, but he’ll probably get playing time despite his deficiencies and that may not make him a better person but his on field skills should improve

[@NuRealm2020]

Humility humility smh encouraging discipline creates either perfectionism or mediocrity