Deion Sanders holds first press conference as Colorado joins Big 12 Conference

The Colorado Buffaloes' move to the Big 12 Conference takes its next step as the the conference holds its 2024 Football Media Days on Wednesday.
The 2024 football season is Colorado's second under head coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders and the first in the program's return to the Big 12 Conference.
The Big 12 Conference football media event is being held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders and safety Shilo Sanders are also attending Wednesday's media gathering.
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[@olafvidar9315]

I just love Coach Prime. Truly a unique person.

[@Clembo23]

He absolutely has transformed the CU program with a huge positive economic impact on both the community and the university.

[@rickvolcano6017]

He had to be mid…..Sheduer Sanders Mid would be winning half your games. 4-8 Thanks~Rick 🌋

[@haroldj1371]

@@rickvolcano60173200, 27 tds, and 3ints, in 10 games is hardly mid. They averaged 30 pts a game. Not his fault he didn’t play defense and special teams.

[@user-sv3km7ho9e]

Yes brought lot money to masters

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

what was their record? LOL.

[@saxking101]

@@Arturo-sm1tbbetter than the year before. He’s earned his keep.

[@cjtrill4473]

I’m currently a 4 star high school lb and when I met coach i prime he made take my highscool career ten times mores serious I can’t wait for this season and hopefully become a buff

[@crimsonkings205]

No you aint. Lol

[@leonardellisewcco0697]

Good luck

[@Swole_Geek]

Good stuff man! Go get it!!

[@flowmastaent]

Put in the work and it’s yours

[@bvig33]

🧢

[@youdontkno8375]

How can you call someone a clown or joke who made something of himself and raised his kid’s who love him more than life and retired his mother since the 80’s wtf 😂😂 yall funny

[@haroldj1371]

Haters do that because he doesnt bow down and kiss ass

[@JACPOT3rddd]

Can the man win 7+ games before y’all crown him the greatest or all time before he’s actually done something as a power 5 coach ? 😅

[@chileplease697]

🦝​@@JACPOT3rddd

[@haroldj1371]

@@JACPOT3rddd what was their record before he got there and what shape was the program in overall, compared to now? Two years ago you probably didn’t even know they had a team. It’s called building a program. 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@tyg1434]

Because he is a successful black man, loud and talks his sht . They hate that

[@josephthompson4263]

AP - after prime 😂 love this man

[@killabeezle]

he is gonna talk his stuff

[@teezmorgan8301]

😂😂😂

[@jodyschmidt1626]

I have such respect for Coach Sanders... really, such a class act. Colorado players are so fortunate to have him... and so is the Big 12

[@teddywilliams-wx6fi]

his name is COACH PRIME don't be disrespectful

[@Tr3yday04_Gaming]

@@teddywilliams-wx6finot putting coach first would be disrespectful

[@dannyphan1352]

@@teddywilliams-wx6fi JAN

[@jodyschmidt1626]

@@teddywilliams-wx6fi That's ridiculous addressing him by his name... Coach Sanders is exactly what I was trying to do, to be respectful.

[@sannadoamytiue6102]

Class act?😂

[@W2Tymes]

Never forget how Coach Prime speaks so positively of everyone, but internet losers find every negative about him.

[@jackburton4892]

Everyone is fair game on the Internet. Not just Brother Deion. Everyone finds something negative to say about EVERYONE.

[@Nonpeon]

​@@jackburton4892Really? Coach Saban? I'll wait...

[@jackburton4892]

@@Nonpeon Yes. Saban has won 6 of the last 10 national championships. And last year after losing to Texas, "he's washed up, he's a loser, he's a has been, his wife is a lesbo, it's pathetic watching the loser grab for straws" etc etc. Yes. And that was only one loss that whole regular season... Trashed by his own fan base too. It's the Internet.

[@crimsonkings205]

@@Nonpeon What about Saban??

[@Nonpeon]

@@crimsonkings205 Follow the thread.

[@prn4ever654]

Coach Prime like I flew in to Vegas for ONLY few questions. Media come to Boulder, Coach Prime will give you a hour worth of his time answering question.

[@Greekus]

ZZZ z z

[@Greekus]

Z

[@BubdaGoat]

Coach dont miss a second of recruiting I love it !

[@troypolamalupittsburghdynastyf]

Still hasn’t recruited a player from Colorado. 🤡*

[@davidbush4758]

​@troypolamalupittsburghdynas they starting wide receiver from colo tyf

[@troypolamalupittsburghdynastyf]

@@davidbush4758 oh he’s just about to start recruiting high school kids from Colorado? 😹

[@DevonnyDX]

so many people claimed that he doesn't know his team but he has legacy players from youth league! Coach Prime carries himself like someone who wants to be somebody and he expects the same from everyone he meets!

[@troypolamalupittsburghdynastyf]

He had legacy players from youth league? Don’t all his players come from the portal? 🤡

[@DevonnyDX]

@@troypolamalupittsburghdynastyf there are several ways to come onto a team. I’m sorry you never got to find out and it makes you bitter. Poor baby…

[@Broadkill54]

@@troypolamalupittsburghdynastyf Dude, you are all in these comments. Please get a life and stop worrying about another man. Blessings will miss you that way.

[@troypolamalupittsburghdynastyf]

@@Broadkill54 worried about another man? We’re talking football you baffoon *

[@xsims45]

​@troypolamalupittsburghdynastyf no a lot of them players played little league and even high school for him and even against him, he had his own football league and multiple football camps all over

[@dianebrown3220]

Love this interview! Coach Prime will tell it like it is.

[@saiqueenaureese1182]

Every time! 🦬

[@johnnywebb2351]

Agreed 👍🏾 always be that way

[@crimsonkings205]

4-8 is what its gonna be again.

[@johnnywebb2351]

@@crimsonkings205 bet your home on it than 😆

[@unguardabull919]

Coach Prime loooove Mata 😂😂😂

[@keithshumaker8910]

He should able to flip to win loss from 4-8 to 8-4 this year. They did a really good job of bringing in talent in the trenches.

[@jakeverson21]

THAT'S MY COACH!!!

[@5thwardhoustontx301]

Glazing at its best

[@alabamablacksnake9995]

How can you hate CP? Colorado is going to be much improved this year

[@evangelistkennyhamptonjr]

God Bless You Coach Prime From Pastor Kenny Hampton Jr From Detroit Michigan Keep Doing What You Are Doing God Bless

[@Polojoe650]

Love coach prime!! Hes unapologetically him!! I respect that 🤙🏽💪🏽

[@SHAPRINS]

This Brother is Real, Nuff Respect

[@MatthewMcCurtain-rn1sg]

Always been a Deion fan.

[@tonyh9886]

8:06 'I don't care how you see me or how you look at me, I'm more app to understand how I see me and how I look at me and how God sees me and how He looks at me.'

[@miguellorenzo3609]

That was dope

[@igot5onit214]

He don't even know The Importance of using GOD'S name...what makes you think his words are wise? Prime Minister, Prime Clown...😂

[@dwaynebeale7405]

Stop hating,you're the clown hiding behind your computer issuing out negativity GO BUFFS DOMINATE IBELIVE WE STILL COMING

[@knowledge31]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@knowledge31]

@@igot5onit214 HATERS WILL HATE BECAUSE THEY SUCK AT LIVING SO PASSING OUT INSULTS IS THERE WAY OF STAYING Relevant 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@BigLos7]

Legend I know he will have this program in contention inside 4 years

[@JACPOT3rddd]

He won’t be there in two lol

[@freddiebooker146]

Coach Prime 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@Marcuschanged]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️💪🏾🫡 So much love and respect for coach prime

[@tayjackson6921]

"I don't gamble, so you ain't getting nothing out of me"😂😂

[@michaelseeton5006]

He is awesome as a coach

[@victorgalloway1992]

I can't stand the disrespect these reporters have for Coach Prime by calling him Deion. It's subtle slaps in the face like this that he has to deal with. He won't call them out but I know he notices. Even you who comments give his respect l. Don't think they don't know what they're doing.

[@Swole_Geek]

I was surprised he didn't check them. Last year he called out a couple of reporters for not calling him "COACH".

[@Thetagamma1914]

I was just about to say the same thing

[@SharronJamison]

What a great interview! So excited about this team!

[@jackburton4892]

Really? This your team?

[@finalhourministries297]

Great Interview! Coach Prime ❤🎉🙏🔥👏

[@ItsOVAnoW]

Yea..he grab like 15 recruits with this interview alone... NCAA YALL GOT A PROBLEM!!!! WE HERE

[@gottagetpaid33]

I never thought about folks being disrespectful by calling him Deion until I started reading the comments… the way I looked at it was like you love and enjoy how he goes about things and most folks have followed him and adored him their whole lives to the point where they actually think they know the man personally… so I thought it was more of simply being too comfortable more than disrespectful… but I get it

[@Ebackfive]

LETSSSSSSSSSSSS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬🦬

[@jameswidner8205]

I was blessed to see him play in high school, now I am super proud to see him represent the once was southwest Florida conference. He's a good man, let's watch him do his thing

[@bmk506]

🤙 always be yourself...it will workout. Love Sanders

[@jaimethomas8209]

So ready for the season

[@4Gentry4]

"We come a little different", felt that big-time! Respect all day, everyday!

[@lscott4402]

Love how coach puts the media in check. Some have no manners.

[@313Martin]

Right

[@coff2x387]

Coach Prime being Coach Prime awesome

[@chrisace8329]

I strongly believe they will double their win total from last year

[@troypolamalupittsburghdynastyf]

No Duh!!! They moved to a weak ass division after Oklahoma and Texas moved to the SEC. 🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@jackburton4892]

Maybe. We'll see. I need to look at their schedule. 🤔

[@xsims45]

​@@troypolamalupittsburghdynastyfyou act like it's their Fault that their league broke up

[@goldenbaby3608]

Such a Human Being, such a Man, such a Leader & all-around Winner...

[@jerrodhawbaker7985]

It is great seeing hearing coach her him talk about God. He really moves me

[@Jj-mu6hg]

This is about to best year of college football lol , 12 team playoff , ncaa 25 coming out , Colorado going to be better , osu is coming , new Michigan coach and the sec is going to be the sec and etc I’m looking forward to this season fs lol

[@313Martin]

LeLet's get it

[@user-mp2mv7bw5j]

Let’s go buffers

[@loyaltothegameboxingtalk4228]

I never bought college football for any game system until this year and it’s because of Deion

[@sarahking3941]

I love Coach Prime! He's making a positive impact on these young men lives as well as sharing God goodness with the world!

[@SafetyisFirst]

Deion loves himself some Deion!

[@arnoldsherman2974]

He has worked hard to gain that honesty and honor! Good for him,God understands 😊!!

[@xavieranderson5575]

I can tell some of the media does not like coach and the way he answers questions does not give the media something to build a fictitious story off of so they’re not able to make money for their programs off of him. It’s not exciting it’s not what everybody wants to hear, but he speaking the truth, they want somebody’s gonna come up there, brag boast, and a whole Lotta other stuff that is unnecessary.

[@loraneduncan8182]

A

[@Dmoneyy937]

Maybe cause he cuts off everyone when they speaking

[@xavieranderson5575]

@@Dmoneyy937 if your questions keep reaching for something that I’m not gonna give you to have something to talk about and I know where that question is leading to why would you not speak up right then come with better questions versus questions that are to get a response that Colorado doesn’t do XYZnow you’re going to bash them for it. So I understand him cutting off some of the media questions.

[@hannahandbrian404]

Bro u thinking to out the box😂😂😂😂😂😂 plz get back in it li bro😭 but I can say the media doesn’t know how to make money promoting the positives cuz people like u fake tuned in so why not promote the bad shid I promise bro interviews in general is boring until u hear bout something bad then u tune

[@xavieranderson5575]

@@hannahandbrian404 number one I’m no fake fan. I’ve been a fan of Colorado since I can remember and now that Dion‘s there makes it even better number two I’m not your little bro I’m 41 years old but I do feel one of your points that you stressed out in this

[@jakeandjennoriega3054]

Coach Deoin Sanders is truly inspiring...the words he speaks come from the heart...I would love to meet him...how can I is the question?...

[@abdullas100]

CAIT WAIT FOR THE SEASON TO START!!!!

[@bobbyb.1743]

So very good, love him!!

[@danielmagnuson9986]

I root for this guy and I’m a Nebraska fan, funny how that goes.

[@rodneys1023]

Prime I need more energy 😆

[@seninclan7805]

Ive only know him as prime time growing up now it’s coach prime but saying Deion only is just idk awkward n weird no one has called him that since nfl draft night 😅

[@MarcusGilmore]

Deion be dropping facts with them stats.

[@matthewsaunders5300]

Love You Coach PRIME 👏🏽🦬🗝️

[@shamusibalogun364]

Even in a press interview, he is speaking life into his players. He is ALWAYS maximizing EVERY opportunity to help him build up the brand of- UC, his, his coaches, and players.

[@lelanledoux21]

Goooooooo Coach Prime!!!!!!!!!

[@dro2real836]

Prime time

[@andrewpowell6360]

U really can’t hate this guy

[@TonyLauLetta]

not hate, but laugh at, he's a clown

[@Federico-ht7ks]

@@TonyLauLetta 😂If haters can't find a reason to hate this man, they'll make one up.🤣🤣God bless em'.

[@TonyLauLetta]

@@Federico-ht7ks don't need to. he's not a coach, he's there for his kids. he'll be gone soon. the team isn't getting any better, lol

[@alfredohernandez494]

​@@TonyLauLetta colorado winning the big 12

[@johnnywebb2351]

​@@TonyLauLettaand why is that!

[@Jj-mu6hg]

Shout out to the reporters all questions were great ! Better than a lot of pro reporters lol

[@the5-starreview871]

Coach Prime is a great man.

[@txpanthers]

I’m convinced that half these reporters haven’t watch prime play with these crazy questions

[@goddess22233]

Pissing me OFF

[@RobertBrockwell]

He's getting real questions asked to him. It's good to see him answer football questions and not the same old motivational speeches and quotes of the day from well off and reach the people outlets. I support buffs but it's time to get down to the brass of football and not all the glitz and quotes. Let's go.

[@chocolategems6199]

Walter Payton, Magic Johnson, Kobe, Deion, Flolyed Jr, ALI are my most inspiring

[@faithinallthingsw4088]

Why did the person at 6:35 not say Coach Sanders or Coach Prime. I find it really rude not to address the title or last name. It just gives disrespectful vibes. He has done a lot for his sport on all levels.

[@cjayreed7544]

Right, he wouldn’t do the other coaches that way.

[@cherrylhirsch7738]

Prime if from another planet! So honest, unapologic, authentic! "I just want to be a great dad". God's continued blessings on him, his life and his calling!

[@user-sp4eh6vj8u]

Go buffs 🦬

[@ninerealms69]

First time listening to him (OSU fan). Really glad to have him in the league. Very respectable.

[@djpop7420]

Haters coming out of the woods

[@melissawilliams6324]

No one cares about a hater. They have failed at life that’s why they hate so much

[@troypolamalupittsburghdynastyf]

What do you expect, the circus is back in town

[@omadjourney]

Every time I see Coach on anything non CU related you should me in these comments...I'm like a cub trying to stand up going slowly from one comment and crawling to the next lol because sometimes the hate just ruins the moment so when I can scroll down and it's all positive...you gotta acknowledge the good peeps mayn.

[@derrickrush6550]

Calling This 🖤Man Deion Is So Disrespectful! Coach Nick Saban! Reporters Don't Address Him Saying: "Hey Nick What Do You Think About...."

[@saiqueenaureese1182]

I agree!

[@johnnywebb2351]

Racist people 🙄 are, sometimes subtle

[@roytate3889]

I love the guy as a ASU fan even when Shedeur was a complete ass to the student section after scoring the big touchdown in Tempe that won Colorado the game. He is real if brutual. Such a unique, exciting coach and player that does not care how much you hate on him. I wish them well this season to shove it in the face of his many detractors who the Buffs and predict the Buffs at the bottom like Arizona State. Both schools will defy the expections with better talent and coaching. Speaking as an old, White Boomer part of the negativity is really just racism disguised.

[@waregeeksny]

COACH PRIME, stop calling him Deion. Don't be disrespectful of him.

[@evelynm7644]

I agree!!! They wouldn’t call Coach Saban “Nick!”

[@rickvolcano6017]

While he’s disrespecting Deion you aren’t scoring any points simping over him. And no they won’t give you some stupid job and title to help the team out. Already had to make something up for Bucky because he’s mentally challenged and can’t play sports. Thanks~Rick 🌋

[@Vol2169]

Calling a person by their name isn't disrespectful

[@waregeeksny]

@@Vol2169 His title is Coach. He said a while ago what he is to be referred to. Every college coach for years is called by coach first, now that doesn't apply anymore? I wonder why?

[@markmulkey5035]

His name is Deion Sanders … Coach Sanders is 💯 better than the “Prime” anything.

[@Ginotorrente]

Legend

[@Alltype_ofshitTv]

When coach prime speaks u listen 👂

[@MrSimms-oh3qf]

Listen to a 🤡 🎪

[@Tr3yday04_Gaming]

@@MrSimms-oh3qfyet you’re here listening weirdo

[@shemiekabutler4897]

​@@Tr3yday04_Gamingexactly!!

[@MrSimms-oh3qf]

@@Tr3yday04_Gaming watching y’all LOSE AGAIN 🤡

[@cjayreed7544]

@@MrSimms-oh3qfjust say what you wanna say lol

[@lowkee777]

One thing I found very disrespectful were the reporters addressing him as "Deion" instead of Coach....Especially when I heard the same reporters address the other coaches as "coach". Other than that...loved the way he answered questions in this press conference....SKOBUFFS

[@Quarkbait]

I bet deion cares a lot less than you

[@user-mh4cw9km6n]

​@Quarkbait I bet he cares.. respect is always held to a high degree... even if it's not addressed it's always remembered who shows it and who doesn't. . You might not understand that but you will when you have fully matured

[@johnnywebb2351]

That's why haters are everywhere, but we don't care about the haters 😂

[@lowkee777]

@Quarkbait I bet you he cares more than you think he does. He's paying attention and keeping receipts. You obviously don't know how Coach operates...because he mentioned it a while back. He doesn't like it when certain people address him as Deion...he would prefer Coach Sanders or Coach Prime. So grow up and learn some manners

[@Quarkbait]

@@lowkee777 Since when is it disrespectful for someone to be called their name. If you take offense to that then…not sure what to tell you. Deion overreacted when he said that and yall are getting way too sensitive over another man’s insecurities

[@candybradshaw7990]

LOVE IT! "I DON'T CARE HOW YOU SEE ME!" Coach Deion is following his calling from God! God's best to Coach Prime and the team!

[@keithhunt5467]

Dat dude has a hell of a talk game 😂😂😂😂😂

[@brandonlowe5654]

I like Prime but you CU fans better hope he fixed the o-line and the d-line because that really was a big reason for so many losses last year.

[@carlweatherspoon752]

Good luck coach prime in this coming season I wish you in the Football team a wonderful season ❤😊

[@jeff3443]

I love coach Prime! However man he shows a lot of resentment towards his haters. I kinds wish he would just let his team show out to shut his haters up.

[@gameofpwns2023]

Do not call him Deion either Coach Prime or Coach Sanders

[@JohnWick-jv3xl]

Only a few can call him deion

[@CedricBurns-ue9nc]

He gonna get his ass kicked in the BIG 12

[@biggslatt5986]

Love you coach !!

[@goddess22233]

I don't care for the reporters calling him Deion 🙄🤷🏽‍♀️ COACH PRIME

[@Bobbyfromarkadelphia]

The first question right off the bat my God

[@bladegerm]

Gee wizz.... call the man atleast COACH!!

[@evelynm7644]

I agree!!!!

[@rickvolcano6017]

When he earns it. Until the record improves he will be lucky to be called his name much less “coach”.

[@bigslam9185]

@@rickvolcano6017buddy that’s one season outta of the many he’s had, he’s a coach 😂 get that hate out yo heart man lol

[@Federico-ht7ks]

@@rickvolcano6017 🤣🤣Why is Coach Prime, who has coached for 4 years at the college level, the only coach in America that has to earn the title of coach? 😂If haters can't find a reason to hate this man, they'll make one up.🤣🤣

[@rickvolcano6017]

@@bigslam9185 Pointing out a programs shortcomings isn’t hate. I’d provide a real example of hate but the community guidelines won’t allow it. You shouldn’t throw that term around so loosely.

[@m43854]

Hopefully this much more humble approach continues

[@jas57264]

This guy is GOOD for CU. GO CATS!!!

[@AuntieSamLoves]

Respect to COACH PRIME 😎

[@dwaynehudspeth2073]

I'm surprised. Most Black women hate Black men. Well, they say their is an acceptation to every rule

[@user-pk6dl8dt8h]

Ain't hard to find

[@steve-o5600]

Older folks may call him Deion because they first knew him as a player...has nothing to do with disrespect.

[@FlashFlash-tb6vf]

Coach prime is my personal motivator - I feel the same way. I am a winner.

[@MrRyanbyars]

I luv it man and show luv to your family.

[@TexasFootballChannel]

G o B I G 1 2 !!!

[@showtime6458]

Great start to the season coach

[@columbojackson3903]

We ready for the new season let’s go Buffs

[@Darshawnnglynn]

Only prime Gold whistle

[@hesterbox81]

On 3 that’s right give “Coach” Coach Prime/ Coach Sanders his respect 🫡 💪🏾

[@bankston11]

I see Big 12 will need to learn how to interview CP.

[@jjgreen5206]

It’s great to have Colorado back in the Big 12. They realized what Nebraska and Missouri failed to. The Big 12 is coming back strong and coming after the big 2.

[@JimPlattes]

He has passion.