Calls for Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders to step down are intensifying following a disturbing report published by Athlon Sports this week.
The article sheds light on alleged troubling behavior within the Colorado football program, including accusations of fighting, bullying, and a toxic culture.
Both Coach Prime and the Colorado football administration have vehemently denied the allegations, but the controversy continues to grow.
One of the most alarming incidents detailed in the report involves Colorado defensive back Shilo Sanders, who is Deion Sanders’ son, allegedly bullying five-star freshman Cormani McClain. According to a former player who spoke to Athlon Sports, McClain was under immense pressure from both his teammates and coaching staff.
“Cormani was taking a lot of heat from everyone,” the former player said. “At the same time Coach Prime was saying he was in the doghouse and needed to improve, Cormani was getting bullied by Shilo [Sanders]. After the Oregon State game, Shilo slapped him several times, which left Cormani screaming ‘I’m going to kill you’ repeatedly. After that, you could tell he wasn’t mentally there. It’s hard when the coaches you trust are calling you derogatory names on the practice field.”
The allegations have sparked a wave of criticism and led to increasing calls for Deion Sanders to resign as head coach. Mike Farrell Sports has been particularly vocal, arguing that if the accusations are proven true, Sanders should step down immediately.
“I predicted that Coach Prime would run a circus,” Farrell Sports commented. “It appears as though this was the type of treatment that should make the circus pack up and leave town. Even better, Coach Prime should be compelled to resign if much of this is true. Do not pass go, do not collect $200. Just leave town and let some other coach pick up the pieces and try to put the program back together.”
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In addition to these troubling reports, Sanders has also been criticized for refusing to engage with certain reporters, particularly those who ask challenging questions. This behavior has only fueled the growing discontent among critics.
“I’ve never seen the coach of a 4-8 team get as much praise and attention as he and the Colorado program did a year ago,” sports commentator Jeff Goodman remarked.
The Colorado Buffaloes, who are coming off a disappointing 4-8 season, are set to kick off their 2024 campaign on August 29 against ND State. As the season approaches, the pressure on Deion Sanders continues to mount, with many questioning whether he is the right person to lead the program in light of the serious allegations surrounding his leadership.
