Colorado
Deion Sanders called out son Shedeur before entire Colorado football team
While some in the media have worked overtime painting the narrative that Deion Sanders opted into coaching solely to promote his son, Shedeur — one of the best and most polarizing quarterbacks in college football — others have praised “Coach Prime” for holding Shedeur accountable, supporting Colorado’s players on and off the field and turning the Buffs to contenders in less than two years.
The scrutiny has much to do with Deion, who rubs some folks the wrong way with his revolutionary way of doing things. However, his son Shedeur’s confidence and ruthless ways have further inflamed the family’s critics who are seething following the Buffs’ hot 4-1 start.
Fortunately for Shedeur (and, apparently, the Buffs program), his dad is also his head coach and can “manage” the Heisman Trophy candidate whose arrogance is part of what makes him so special.
“Shedeur, that was horrible from you today. Horrible,” Deion doubled down before the Colorado football team after practice on Tuesday, courtesy of @SkoBuffsGoBuffs on X, proving anyone can get it. “You got to come with a better effort and more focus.”
Sanders, who is just two wins away from ensuring at least a .500 record and coaching in a bowl game in just the second year of his Boulder rebuild, is defying the gatekeepers of college football — not just with his words, but by proving them wrong.
“Head coach holding a leader of the team accountable. Love that,” said one comment underneath the video. “No one is above the standard and Prime knows it. Cannot allow complacency to kick in and that’s exactly what a coach does during the highs of a team.”
Deion’s defiance in the face of ridicule and focus on his players has overflown off the field where Sanders, with help from a credit union in September, invested in them and the lives of their children.
The 5430 Alliance, Colorado’s collective, partnered with Elevations Credit Union to open bank accounts for the children of eight Buffaloes players. Each account will have $2,121 deposited into it — a nod to Sanders’ number and, most importantly, an investment into each kid’s future.
“Coach Prime put out that call, and Elevations Credit Union responded,” said a representative who took center stage to surprise the players with the honor. “Coach Prime asked us to step up and to join him today and get in on opening up accounts for the children of some of the student athletes that he just appreciates so much.”
Maybe “Coach Prime” isn’t so bad after all.
Todderick Hunt covers Sports and Culture and Recruiting. Have a story idea or a tip? He can be reached at thunt@njadvancemedia.com.
An investigation is underway after authorities found a body near a picnic area in western Colorado last weekend that appears to have been eaten by a bear.
The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office says the human remains were located on Sunday near the Wild Rose Picnic Area off Lands End Road on the Grand Mesa. Investigators say the remains were scavenged and scattered, and they believe the person was consumed by a bear and other wildlife.
The Mesa County Coroner’s Office is working to identify the person and officially determine their cause of death.
The sheriff’s office is asking anyone who was in the area of the Wild Rose Campground between June 22 and July 5, 2026, and noticed anything suspicious to contact Investigator Jenna Reed at (970) 244-3274.
They added that Colorado Parks and Wildlife believes there is no threat to the community at this time.
The area is home to black bears, and the MCSO shared several guidelines for the community to prevent human-bear conflicts:
- Stay alert and together: Go with others when possible, keep children in sight and close by, and avoid using headphones so you can hear your surroundings.
- Food safety: Double-bag food, pack out all food and trash, and don’t burn scraps and trash in fire rings/grills or leave them behind.
- Pet safety: Keep dogs on a leash at all times or leave them at home; don’t force a bear to defend itself.
- Camping safety: Set up camps away from dense cover or natural food sources and do not cook or store food near/in a tent. Secure food in bear-resistant containers or suspend at least 10 feet above the ground and 10 feet away from any part of the tree.
- Know how to respond: Don’t approach bears; quietly move away. Never run, as it may trigger a chase response. If a bear approaches, stand your ground, wave your arms, and yell until it leaves. Stay with your group, use bear spray, and fight back aggressively if necessary.
- Bear spray: Carry bear spray and know how to use it correctly. It’s not repellent; don’t spray your tent, campsite, or belongings.
Damage assessments are still ongoing for homes and businesses affected by the Aspen Acres Fire in southern Colorado, but over 200 homes have been confirmed destroyed so far. The United Way of Southern Colorado is working to raise relief funds for those affected and says it’s making progress towards its fundraising goal.
In an update on Wednesday afternoon, Pueblo County Sheriff David Lucero said they’ve assessed approximately 67% of the properties affected in the county. Authorities have confirmed the loss of 192 homes and four commercial structures so far and are working to contact property owners as quickly as possible.
Lucero urged everyone affected by the fire to use the survivor portal for more information on assistance.
Custer County Sheriff Rich Smith says they’ve lost approximately 83 homes so far, almost 2% of the county’s homes. The worst hit area is along the Highway 165 corridor, Smith added. He said that authorities don’t expect any new evacuation areas, but are not yet ready to release the existing evacuation orders.
Smith said a hotline is available during business hours for affected Custer County Residents to ask questions. He urged residents to contact them at (719) 467-0271 and advised they may need to leave a voicemail if the line is busy due to the high number of calls.
A flash flood watch is in effect for areas near the burn scar, which could affect nearby homes.
The President of the United Way of Southern Colorado, Shanna Farmer, said the organization is working to raise wildfire relief funds for those affected. Over the last few days, they have reached just over $417,000 of their $10 million goal.
“It has been incredible, the number of individuals and companies who have come out to support, to provide matches, and to provide innovative ways to raise those funds,” said Farmer. “And so, I encourage anyone who is willing to work with us on a corporate, business, or individual level to please reach out because it is going to take all of us to help rebuild.”
Farmer said that the community not only needs help with their immediate needs but also long-term support. She urged anyone interested in donating to visit their website.
The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office says anyone who has evacuated needs to contact the Disaster Assistance Center located at 29 Lehigh Ave. in Pueblo. The center is open between 9 a.m and 6 p.m. and provides multiple resources for those forced to evacuate.
Residents must also visit the center to obtain a re-entry pass, which will allow them to return home once evacuation orders have been lifted. A photo ID and proof of residency are required. Visitors can sign up online to reserve a place in line for faster service.
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