Colorado Coach Deion Sanders Returns Big 12 Media Days After Health Absence

Deion Sanders, head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, has recently returned to public engagements after dealing with an unspecified health issue that required him to stay at his home in Canton, Texas. Despite his health challenges, including past complications with blood clots and a surgery that led to the amputation of two toes, Sanders attended the Big 12 Media Day in Frisco, Texas, where he emphasized his focus on the team's progress rather than his personal health. The 2024 season saw Colorado achieve a 9-4 record, largely thanks to stars Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders, both now in the 2025 NFL Draft; however, Sanders expressed confidence in the team’s depth and new talent acquisitions, stating the current team is better overall. The Buffaloes have added 31 players through the transfer portal and are engaged in a quarterback battle between transfer Kaidon Salter and freshman Julian Lewis, while also strengthening their defense. Although some analysts predict a potential decline in the team's performance without their former stars, Sanders remains optimistic about the upcoming season. His presence at the media day and ongoing commitment to coaching indicate he is prepared to lead Colorado through the 2025 season.