Bandito said:

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I think a big part of Deion's success is his name. He's able to draw talent based on his name recognition. I wonder how that would translate to the NFL where players are drafted. In his defense, people have underestimated him and his proven many critics wrong.

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He does preach accountability, if you can't play you won't be on the team long. He will either cut or make so miserable you leave. I wonder how that would work in the NFL, cutting the #1 pick. How does Deion deal with D Watson? I don't know if that is a fit...

IowaBear said:

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Fat chance he's not coaching in Boulder next fall. CO better enjoy this little run. I might add that BU heavily aided that run by giving up the Hail Mary that should have never happened

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I think he might be back next year just because it doesn't look like many schools (especially P4) are going to make any changes this year while waiting to see how legal things work out. Now the NFL might call but for college I think he would have to wait another year for a bigger name school (like maybe Florida state) to call him.

He wasn't preaching his own accountability during the Prime Prep scandals.

GoodOleBaylorLine said:

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I have a good buddy whose son goes to CU, and he's been all in on Deion from the beginning. He told me early last season if you listen to Deion not being Primetime but just being a coach, he's actually a pretty contemplative guy who admits he's still learning to be a coach. But you have to get past the soundbites that are all you see and read on ESPN

I really never had the time to watch a CU press conference, so I take his word for it.

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I have heard the same. I work with someone who has a son that plays for Colorado. They can not say enough good things about him. The players love playing for him.

I've never been a fan of Prime....but taking over a 1-11 team and breathing life into the entire program in just 2 years has been impressive. He is packing out that stadium and growing a national audience for the Colorado brand.

The big question is will he stay. He's saying all the right things about committing long term...but we've seen plenty of coaches say that before bolting. He is still drawing a lot of attention from highly rated recruits.

It'll be interesting to see what happens over the next several months. For Colorado and the B12 I hope he stays. He's ratings gold.

PartyBear said:

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Why would an NFL owner make an expensive move without expectation of it working?

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You clearly have not been a Cowboys fan the last 30 years. You are lucky.

boognish_bear said:

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GoodOleBaylorLine said:

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I have a good buddy whose son goes to CU, and he's been all in on Deion from the beginning. He told me early last season if you listen to Deion not being Primetime but just being a coach, he's actually a pretty contemplative guy who admits he's still learning to be a coach. But you have to get past the soundbites that are all you see and read on ESPN

I really never had the time to watch a CU press conference, so I take his word for it.

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I have heard the same. I work with someone who has a son that plays for Colorado. They can not say enough good things about him. The players love playing for him.

I've never been a fan of Prime....but taking over a 1-11 team and breathing life into the entire program in just 2 years has been impressive. He is packing out that stadium and growing a national audience for the Colorado brand.

The big question is will he stay. He's saying all the right things about committing long term...but we've seen plenty of coaches say that before bolting. He is still drawing a lot of attention from highly rated recruits.

It'll be interesting to see what happens over the next several months. For Colorado and the B12 I hope he stays. He's ratings gold.

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I am not sure if he will stay, but if he can win, make it worth his while AND give him total control I am not sure he will find that anywhere else. If he gets into the Playoff, he may say this is better than fighting all the time.

5 ⭐️ #1 OT of the 2024 HS recruiting class & Colorado commit Jordan Seaton is the real deal 👀 “Drop your nuts and play some fckn ball!” 😳 🤯🦬🦬🦬🔥

Young leader in the making and a cornerstone prospect for the next few years in Boulder, Colorado 👀🏔️🏔️🏔️ pic.twitter.com/z1Jzs34wZf

— Bsewell513🛜 (@bsewell513) September 22, 2024

Prior to his weekend visit to Georgia, I was told by two sources - neither inside the family - that Colorado is the clear leader now for five-star QB Julian Lewis.

Could the Buffaloes have their successor to Shedeur Sanders?@nikkiedwardsss / @CUSportsNation… pic.twitter.com/ZJf22OJOJp

— Adam Gorney (@adamgorney) November 17, 2024

Happy 100th Peggy 💛🖤 pic.twitter.com/AnDMe4NYi4

— DNVR Buffs (@DNVR_Buffs) November 19, 2024

Coach Prime on his name being brought up for other coaching jobs:

“I’m happy where I am, I’m good. I got a kickstand down… I’m happy, I’m excited, I’m enthusiastic about where I am. I love it here. pic.twitter.com/46fxg7he8m

— DNVR Buffs (@DNVR_Buffs) November 19, 2024

boognish_bear said:

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Coach Prime on his name being brought up for other coaching jobs:

“I’m happy where I am, I’m good. I got a kickstand down… I’m happy, I’m excited, I’m enthusiastic about where I am. I love it here. pic.twitter.com/46fxg7he8m

— DNVR Buffs (@DNVR_Buffs) November 19, 2024

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I really think he is there for the next few years.

boognish_bear said:

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Coach Prime on his name being brought up for other coaching jobs:

“I’m happy where I am, I’m good. I got a kickstand down… I’m happy, I’m excited, I’m enthusiastic about where I am. I love it here. pic.twitter.com/46fxg7he8m

— DNVR Buffs (@DNVR_Buffs) November 19, 2024

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"I love it here" isn't an answer. He doesn't need to answer it, but this doesn't tell me anything.

Pretty sure Colorado is happy with the Deion hire, and the ROI in both performance, media coverage, and $$$ has been well worth it.

Even if you don't like Deion's personality, it's very hard to downplay what he's doing there.

On another note, I'm probably equally impressed with SMUs turnaround in such a short amount of time.

BUMBA1 said:

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Pretty sure Colorado is happy with the Deion hire, and the ROI in both performance, media coverage, and $$$ has been well worth it.

Even if you don't like Deion's personality, it's very hard to downplay what he's doing there.

On another note, I'm probably equally impressed with SMUs turnaround in such a short amount of time.

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SMU's is more sustainable IMO because their donors aren't going anywhere. Even if Lashlee leaves, they'll be able to attract talent.

Colorado's success is too tied to Deion IMO. When he leaves, they're back to Square 1.

That said, I would agree that that hire has been a net positive. I just don't think this success is something Colorado will sustain post-Prime.

BUMBA1 said:

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Pretty sure Colorado is happy with the Deion hire, and the ROI in both performance, media coverage, and $$$ has been well worth it.

Even if you don't like Deion's personality, it's very hard to downplay what he's doing there.

On another note, I'm probably equally impressed with SMUs turnaround in such a short amount of time.

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I am impressed by SMU. But, they have the money and the know how to operate under this current system. So I am not surprised. Pony Express rides again...

bear2be2 said:

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BUMBA1 said:

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Pretty sure Colorado is happy with the Deion hire, and the ROI in both performance, media coverage, and $$$ has been well worth it.

Even if you don't like Deion's personality, it's very hard to downplay what he's doing there.

On another note, I'm probably equally impressed with SMUs turnaround in such a short amount of time.

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SMU's is more sustainable IMO because their donors aren't going anywhere. Even if Lashlee leaves, they'll be able to attract talent.

Colorado's success is too tied to Deion IMO. When he leaves, they're back to Square 1.

That said, I would agree that that hire has been a net positive. I just don't think this success is something Colorado will sustain post-Prime.

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It will all depend on who they get to replace him and if that name can generate the same level of excitement to keep the fans and money coming in.

Not sure if it has been mentioned yet, but Colorado just landed the #6 overall 247 composite quarterback for the 2025 class. I don't think the guy is an amazing coach (he isn't bad like people act), but bringing in talent is at least half the battle if not more, and he can do it

Colorado will be just fine…

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10144288-deion-sanders-colorado-land-julian-lewis-after-4-star-qb-decommits-from-usc

Daveisabovereproach said:

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Not sure if it has been mentioned yet, but Colorado just landed the #6 overall 247 composite quarterback for the 2025 class. I don't think the guy is an amazing coach (he isn't bad like people act), but bringing in talent is at least half the battle if not more, and he can do it

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As long as he can bring the horses into the stable, he just needs quality coordinators and assistants to do the X and Os

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TeamPlayer said:

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His team is still pretty bad

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LOL ok

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As I was saying …

TeamPlayer said:

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MT_Bear said:

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TeamPlayer said:

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His team is still pretty bad

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LOL ok

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As I was saying …

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They are one of many average teams in an average league. The worst could beat the best on any given day. That said, that is light years ahead of where Colorado was before he got there.

IowaBear said:

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Fat chance he's not coaching in Boulder next fall. CO better enjoy this little run. I might add that BU heavily aided that run by giving up the Hail Mary that should have never happened

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Given the chaotic state of the conference (especially at the top) that Hail Mary keeps looming larger and larger - especially from BU's standpoint.

They've gotten lots of attention, the money is rolling in, & they have had a good season (not great). The big question is how long will it last? No one knows.

Yeah, see also my point above. That play really chaps my ass right now. Cost us a lot.

He is great at marketing and branding. He really knows how to take advantage of coaching at a school that has gold as one of its official colors. The opposite of our marketing people who ditched the school color for mustard yellow.

His kids leave after this season. And make no mistake, Deion is solely about Deion. The next highest paycheck/contract (wherever that may be) will get him.

And do not get confused, Deion is no college football head coach. All fluff, no substance. Without his boy and Hunter, the 'buffs might very likely be winless.

TeamPlayer said:

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MT_Bear said:

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TeamPlayer said:

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His team is still pretty bad

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So, your hypothesis is that a team that is 8-3 and in the conference title hunt is a dumpster fire because they lost to a team that beat two other ranked teams in the prior two weeks. Are you stupid?

Yep...CU is still very much alive for a chance to play for the big 12 title.

There are obviously no dominant teams in our conference…but Colo looks like one of the better ones.

With Sanders in charge any program would be a dumpster fire. Especially with his entitlement kids on the team.

Keep in mind that CO avoided ASU, BYU and ISU this year. They had/have an incredibly favorable conference schedule this year

Which is why I say the committee has to consider schedule strength more than any criteria.

In fact other than head to head..it's my first criteria.

These mega conferences where everyone doesn't play everyone isn't ideal.

IowaBear said:

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Keep in mind that CO avoided ASU, BYU and ISU this year. They had/have an incredibly favorable conference schedule this year

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Their best win is still Baylor...which oddly enough turned into something you can't scoff at! But still....

Prime flipping a kid from Ohio St

𝑩𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑲𝑰𝑵𝑮: 4⭐️ EDGE London Merritt has committed to Colorado!

Merritt was previously committed to Ohio State. #SkoBuffs pic.twitter.com/TxaUKQQSfS

— DNVR Buffs (@DNVR_Buffs) November 29, 2024

boognish_bear said:

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Prime flipping paying a kid from Ohio St

𝑩𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑲𝑰𝑵𝑮: 4⭐️ EDGE London Merritt has committed to Colorado!

Merritt was previously committed to Ohio State. #SkoBuffs pic.twitter.com/TxaUKQQSfS

— DNVR Buffs (@DNVR_Buffs) November 29, 2024

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FIFY

Maybe Prime is gonna stay for another year

Colorado landed 2025 commitments from IMG Academy defenders London Merritt and Alexander McPherson, offensive tackle Carde Smith and wide receiver Quentin Gibson, all in the span of 30 minutes on Thursday night.https://t.co/pZO77KQhBB pic.twitter.com/2QSHemphVq

— ESPN (@espn) November 29, 2024