Deion Sanders makes big promise to fan ahead of 2nd season at Colorado
The Colorado Buffaloes held their spring game on Saturday, and coach Deion Sanders used the occasion to set something of a target for the 2024 season.
Speaking to the crowd, Sanders took time to address 99-year-old Colorado fan Peggy Coppom, who was in attendance. Sanders made a pledge to her, and it involved the Buffaloes reaching a bowl game next season.
Deion Sanders takes the mic before the spring game in Boulder. He shouted out Colorado's 99-year-old super fan Peggy Coppom, and said: "We're going to get you to a bowl game, baby."
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“We’re going to get you to a bowl game, baby,” Sanders promised.
A bowl game is an obvious target, since the Buffaloes went 4-8 last season. They certainly looked to be on the way to a bowl after a 3-0 start, but lost eight of their last nine games. A two-game improvement in Sanders’ second season is reasonable.
Of course, Sanders has been dealing with a roster exodus and some criticism from at least one outgoing transfer. The challenge might be a bit steeper than it looks at first glance.