Deion Sanders Is Back On The Field, And Colorado's Defense Better Watch Out
Deion Sanders showed up Saturday at Folsom Field ready to work, and he made it clear that having him hands-on with the team is going to change everything going forward. The Colorado coach was all over the field during the spring scrimmage, giving his defensive backs real-time advice, standing in the end zone with his arms folded, taking stock of what he's got. This is the version of Deion his team needed to see after he spent last spring battling bladder cancer and focused entirely on his health.
"Everybody inside these doors can tell you, it's different when I'm here," Sanders said. "I'm going to take my breaks, like every other coach, but I love to be here."
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Sanders did step away from the team earlier this spring for a few days to deal with blood clots, but when asked repeatedly about his status, he kept saying the same thing: "I'm good, I'm good." He's committed to being present, taking his breaks like any other coach, but making sure the Buffaloes know he's invested in turning this program around after a brutal 3-9 season.
New Staff, New Energy, New System
Colorado brought in some fresh faces to the coaching staff. Chris Marve is the new defensive coordinator, replacing Robert Livingston who moved to the Denver Broncos. Brennan Marion is running the offense now, taking over for Pat Shurmur and bringing his high-octane "Go-Go" offense to Boulder. That scheme emphasizes creativity and pace, though Sanders kept it under wraps during Saturday's scrimmage.
Quarterback Julian Lewis threw a 13-yard touchdown to Danny Scudero, a transfer from San José State who hauled in 88 catches for 1,297 yards and 10 touchdowns last year. Sanders even reached out to legendary Patriots receiver Julian Edelman to offer some pointers to Scudero. "Just the idea of being able to talk to such a legend like him is definitely huge," Scudero said.
The scrimmage ended with defensive back Mojo Williams Jr. intercepting a pass from transfer quarterback Isaac Wilson from Utah, a play that had to make Sanders smile given his Hall of Fame resume.
"We've got some good things going on," Sanders said. "You can see the fruit thereof."
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