FRISCO, Texas — Much mystery has surrounded Deion Sanders’ health, whereabouts and day-to-day involvement as Colorado’s head coach this summer. Still, one constant remains: Whenever Coach Prime appears, the cameras usually follow.
Sanders, 57, made his long-awaited appearance Wednesday at Big 12 Media Days, ending a months-long absence from the spotlight as he deals with an unspecified health issue. Fittingly, he was the main act, the 14th of 14 head coaches to address reporters at the two-day event, and it didn’t take long for the cameras to spot him when he arrived at The Star, flanked by former Dallas Cowboys teammate Michael Irvin, athletics director Rick George and his creative media team.
“I’m not here to talk about my health,” Sanders told reporters. “I’m here to talk about my team.”
He added: “I’m looking good, I’m living lovely. God has truly blessed me. Not a care in the world, not a want or desire in the world.”
Deion Sanders at 2025 Big 12 Media Days: Unpacking the best and worst from Colorado’s polarizing coach
Carter Bahns
The Colorado coach revealed in May he was facing an unspecified health issue and said he lost 14 pounds. He didn’t offer more clarity at the Big 12’s event. What was clear was that Wednesday was a reunion with his players. Quarterback Kaidon Salter said it was the first time he’s seen Sanders in person since the Buffaloes’…
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Author : Brandon Marcello
Publish date : 2025-07-10 01:53:00
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