What Colorado's Deion Sanders said after Arizona's win

After a commanding 34-7 victory over the Arizona Wildcats in Tucson, Deion Sanders attended the post-game press conference with his son Shilo Sanders. This victory marked an important comeback for Shilo, who had suffered one of the worst performances of his career just a week earlier. The energy and focus the Buffaloes displayed was a testament to their preparation and resilience as they bounced back from recent challenges.

Coach Prime opened the press conference with a sense of pride in his team's collective achievement. “Wonderful game. Wonderful victory. Overall, both units played great offensively and defensively and there were some highlights,” said Sanders with his usual charisma. He particularly recognized Shilo's performance after a tough week and acknowledged the work his son had done to recover. “Shilo recovered, had a pretty good game and did his damn thing,” Sanders noted, emphasizing the resilience and tenacity Shilo displayed in the desert.

Coach Prime also praised the offense led by Shedeur Sanders and was pleased with their balanced attack, including a solid rushing performance. “Shedeur and the offense were phenomenal. I don’t know how many total yards we managed, but I’m pretty sure it was over 100, which is good news,” he added, reflecting on the offense’s overall success.

Reflecting on the game, Deion Sanders pointed out that the team dominated on both sides of the ball and acknowledged the good preparation throughout the week. When asked about the game plan and how he saw it, Sanders explained: “Well, my whole thing this week was just preparation – stopping the run and protecting the quarterback. “We knew we were going to get the run going at some point The approach clearly paid off, as Arizona's offense was kept in check and Colorado's own offense thrived.

Sanders made a point to highlight the depth at the running back position, which had been a focus for him all season. “Of course we switched back and just gave everyone a chance. Everyone has a chance. I think Charlie (Offerdahl) started, everyone started at least once this year and I think that's fair,” he said. Sanders has consistently encouraged competition within his squad, a practice that has created a healthy dynamic within the team. His comments about fairness and opportunity underlined his philosophy that everyone in the squad deserves a chance to prove themselves on the field.

In addition to football, Coach Prime emphasized the importance of the life lessons he instills in his players, especially seniors as they prepare for life beyond football. “For me, it wasn't just about football, it was about life, especially the seniors – how to prepare for life and take advantage of the opportunities that are right in front of you,” Sanders noted. He believes these lessons about discipline, preparation and resilience are just as valuable as what happens on the field.

When asked about the atmosphere at the away game, Coach Prime made an interesting observation. “We bond regardless of where we are,” he said, but acknowledged that the team often benefits from the adversity that comes with playing in hostile environments. “Sometimes we like to be booed,” he said, explaining that the Buffaloes seemed to enjoy the challenge of proving doubters wrong, especially on the road.

One of the key moments in the game was when Arizona attempted an offside kick early in the contest, which Coach Prime viewed as a sign of disrespect. “It’s also kind of disrespectful. You know, starting off like we're not prepared. We’re preparing for a lot of situational football throughout the week,” he said. Sanders was proud of how his team handled the surprise and immediately took advantage of the recovery with a touchdown. “Hats off to the special teams,” Sanders said, praising his players for staying focused in key moments.

Travis Hunter, who was struggling with some injuries, was also a topic of conversation. Sanders gave an update, saying: “He's a little sore, a little banged up. Travis wanted to play. I don't know if he was 100% ready, but half of Travis is a whole person.” Despite not being fully fit, Hunter played a key role in the game, although Sanders admitted that Hunter's limitations were noticeable at times.

Sanders concluded the press conference with a discussion of the importance of quick starts for his team, which had been a weakness in previous games. “We really challenged the coordinators on both sides of the ball in terms of starts,” Sanders said, revealing that the team changed its practice schedule throughout the week to emphasize quicker starts in games. The strategy worked as the Buffaloes came out strong and built an early lead that they never relinquished.

Overall, Sanders was not only proud of the win, but also of his team's preparation and mindset leading up to the game. As the Buffaloes look to continue to build momentum at 5-2 this season, Coach Prime's leadership remains at the heart of their success, always demanding the best from his players both on and off the field.