Former NBA coach George Karl is never one to shy away from sharing his opinions, and recently he took to Twitter to defend Colorado football coach Deion Sanders. Sanders, also known as Coach Prime, was served a big slice of humble pie on Saturday when his Colorado Buffaloes were demolished by the Oregon Ducks with a crushing score of 42-6.
Before the loss, Sanders’ Colorado team had been the darling of the national media, as they started the season with an impressive 3-0. The media loved the story of Sanders in his first season in Colorado, especially since many thought they would be one of the worst teams in the nation.
Coach Prime’s plunge to earth was a difficult one for Colorado fans and Sanders himself. Despite the stark wakeup call, Sanders still has his defenders, like Karl, who believe he has what it takes to lead the Colorado Buffaloes to success.
Although the team’s recent loss has taken some of the shine off their early-season success, there is still plenty of football left to play, and plenty of opportunities for Coach Prime to prove his worth. With the support of influential figures like George Karl, it is clear that the journey for Deion Sanders and his Colorado Buffaloes is far from over.
