Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders remains steadfast in his commitment to the program, despite recent tensions with media outlets. Sanders addressed his future with the Buffaloes and discussed a controversial press conference moment involving CBS Sports and The Denver Post.
In a recent interview on "The Joel Klatt Show: Big Noon Conversations," Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders expressed his unwavering commitment to the program. "I plan on being here and being dominant," Sanders declared, signaling his long-term vision for the Buffaloes.
However, Sanders' optimism is tempered by ongoing tensions with certain media outlets. During a press conference on Friday, Sanders had a tense exchange with a reporter from CBS Sports, abruptly dismissing him before he could ask a question. Sanders cited a previous undisclosed incident with the network as the reason for his animosity.
Deion Sanders Vows to "Be Here and Be Dominant" at Colorado Despite Media Scrutiny
"CBS, I'm not doing nothing with CBS," Sanders asserted. "Next question. Ain't got nothing to do with you. It's above that. Ain't got nothing to do with you. I've got love for you. I appreciate and respect you. Ain't got nothing to do with you. They know what they did."
The reporter clarified that he worked for the local CBS affiliate in Denver and was not involved in any national coverage, but Sanders remained unyielding. "You are who you are. CBS is CBS," he stated. "Ain't got nothing to do with you. I respect you. That's why I told you that. I'm looking you in the eye as a man. I respect you. I got love for you. But what they did was foul."
Deion Sanders Vows to "Be Here and Be Dominant" at Colorado Despite Media Scrutiny
It is unclear what specific incident Sanders was referencing. However, CBS Sports recently ranked him as the second-worst coach in the Big 12 Conference, which may have contributed to his frustration. The story cited Colorado's struggles during Sanders' first season and concerns about the team's transition to the Big 12.
Sanders' frustrations extended to The Denver Post as well. One of the newspaper's columnists attempted to ask a football-related question, but Sanders accused him of harboring ill-will toward the program. "You don't like us, man. Why do you do this to yourself?" Sanders questioned.
Deion Sanders Vows to "Be Here and Be Dominant" at Colorado Despite Media Scrutiny
The columnist responded that he was simply trying to ask a football question, but Sanders persisted in his line of questioning. "But why? I'm asking you why? ... You want me to answer you, so why? ... You're always under attack. Like what did we do to you?" Sanders said.
Sanders eventually agreed to discuss the matter with the columnist in private at a later date. "No, we'll talk about that when we talk about that. I'll talk about that with you," Sanders said.
Deion Sanders Vows to "Be Here and Be Dominant" at Colorado Despite Media Scrutiny
Despite the media distractions, Sanders remains focused on the upcoming season. Colorado will make its debut in the Big 12 Conference on August 29th against North Dakota State. Sanders' unwavering determination to succeed at Colorado is a testament to his unwavering belief in the program and his players.
