If anybody is aware of the thoughts of Deion Sanders, it could be Travis Hunter.
And Colorado’s two-way star says Coach Prime will certainly stick with the Buffaloes.
“I had a variety of insights,” Hunter stated Friday in Manhattan, the place he is among the favorites to win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night time. “He’s not going anyplace. He’ll be precisely the place he’s proper now.”
In his second season on the faculty, Sanders coached No. 20 Colorado this yr to a 9-3 report and its first bowl bid since 2020. Hunter, Sanders and the Buffaloes will face No. 17 BYU (10-2 ) on the Alamo Bowl on December 28.
Sanders’ success and recognition in Boulder has led to hypothesis that the flashy and outspoken former NFL star might search or settle for a training job elsewhere this offseason. Sanders, nevertheless, has rejected such discuss himself.
Hunter adopted Sanders from Jackson State, an HBCU that performs within the lower-tier FCS, to the Rockies and has already racked up a powerful array of particular person accolades this week, together with Associated Press Player of the Year.
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The junior receiver and cornerback plans to enter the 2025 NFL Draft and is anticipated to be a top-five decide, maybe even No. 1 total. But he confirmed claims by Sanders and his son, star Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, that each will play within the Alamo Bowl somewhat than miss the sport to organize for the draft and forestall any potential harm.
“It’s undoubtedly necessary as a result of, you understand, I began this factor with Coach Prime and Shedeur and many of the coaches on the teaching employees, so I wish to end it robust,” Hunter stated. “I did not give them a full season my first yr (because of harm), so I’m going to maneuver ahead and finish this factor the correct means. It’ll be our final recreation collectively, so I’m going to go on the market and dominate and present the loyalty that I’ve for him.
“I can not wait. I’m simply excited to go on the market and play soccer yet another time earlier than the offseason.”
Associated Press reporting.
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