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As the college football season approaches, Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders is expressing confidence in his team's secondary. With just two weeks before the season opener, Coach Prime is optimistic about the performance of his defensive backfield, a unit he believes could be one of the strongest on the team.
Sanders has been vocal about the improvements in the secondary, highlighting the upgraded skills and depth across the group. "It's going to be tough for anyone to throw against us," Sanders remarked during a recent practice. He singled out several key players, including his son Shilo Sanders, as well as Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig, Trevor Woods, and LaVonta Bentley, praising their contributions to the unit's cohesion and effectiveness.
The Buffaloes' secondary has been a focal point of discussion throughout the offseason, with many in the Colorado community optimistic about the potential impact of these players. Shilo Sanders, in particular, spoke about the group's newfound sense of ability and teamwork during Big XII Media Day, sentiments that have clearly resonated with his father.
Despite the light-hearted moments on the practice field-such as Travis Hunter and Shilo Sanders playfully mimicking Deion's dance moves from his rap career-the intensity and focus remain high. The players are united by a common goal: to turn around the team's fortunes after last season's disappointing 4-8 record.
The Buffs open up against North Dakota St
Colorado's first test will come on August 31, when they take on North Dakota State. While expectations are varied, with some predicting a bowl game appearance and others taking a more cautious stance, there's no doubt that the program has generated significant buzz this offseason.
The team has faced its share of challenges off the field, including recent allegations of a toxic locker room environment, which have been strongly denied by those close to the program. However, the Buffaloes are determined to block out the distractions and focus on proving themselves on the gridiron.
With the season opener on the horizon, all eyes will be on the secondary to see if they can live up to the hype. If Deion Sanders' predictions hold true, opposing teams could face a tough challenge when trying to against this group.