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As the 2024 college football season winds down, NFL legends are voicing their for Deion Sanders, the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, amidst ongoing controversy.
Michael Strahan, a Super Bowl champion and New York Giants legend, recently took to social media to back Coach Prime, offering a pointed rebuttal to those who criticized Sanders' unconventional coaching methods.
Michael Strahan backs Coach Prime
In an Instagram story, Strahan shared a tweet by Michael Harriot that praised Travis Hunter's Heisman win, highlighting his achievements as the first HBCU player to secure the prestigious award.
Harriot's tweet also mentioned the significant success of Sanders' former program, Jackson State, and pointed out that Sanders' son, Shedeur, is likely to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Strahan's IG story with Michael Harriot's post read, "Travis Hunter became the first HBCU player to win the Heisman hours after Jackson State won its first HBCU national title, which is months before Shadeur will likely be the #1 pick in the NFL draft. when Deion Sanders ruined college football?"
Strahan added his own touch of sarcasm with a thinking face emoji, subtly challenging those who had previously dismissed Sanders' impact on college football.
Despite the Buffaloes' rocky start under Sanders, which included major roster changes and a disappointing 2023 season, Strahan's signals growing confidence in the coach's methods.
Sanders has continued to face criticism, particularly for his decision to transfer out dozens of players and recruit a large number of new ones.
However, the 2024 season showed signs of progress, with the Buffaloes improving to a 9-3 record and a 7-2 mark in Pac-12 play.
For Strahan, the belief in Sanders is more than just about the Buffaloes' on-field success.
It's about the broader impact Sanders has had on the game and his ability to disrupt the status quo.
The coach's ability to adapt and shape the future of college football-particularly with the attention he's brought to the HBCU scene-has garnered iration from former NFL stars like Strahan.
With Shedeur Sanders now among the top prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft, Deion Sanders' influence in both college football and the NFL continues to grow.
As Strahan's endorsement highlights, Coach Prime's critics may be forced to reconsider their stance, especially as his success story unfolds.