Forget the 29-7 final score against Texas Tech for a second, because what happened on the field before a critical field goal attempt for Colorado reveals something way deeper about Deion Sanders’ squad. The Buffs were lining up, ready to block, and only EIGHT players ran onto the field. Seriously, eight guys. They had to burn a timeout, but when they came back out, what do you think happened? Still not enough. Only NINE players took the field. Yeah, it was a total disaster, and you already know Coach Prime had a heated reaction.
The Sideline Circus No One Needed
That scene, with just eight players out there, then nine after a timeout, was a recipe for a major headache. It might not have been the exact reason Colorado lost 29-7 to Texas Tech, the source says it wasn’t the difference maker, but man, talk about a frustrating moment for the entire coaching staff. You can’t make mistakes like that in any game, let alone when you’re already trying to turn things around. It screams discipline issues, and that’s exactly what fans are worried about.
A Rough Ride For Coach Prime’s Fourth Year
This on-field blunder is just the latest sign that Deion Sanders’ fourth year at the helm in Colorado is off to a really rough start. The team has already dropped three of its first five games, and the frustration is clearly boiling over. Sanders has not been shy about his unhappiness, even dismissing a handful of players after an earlier loss to Northwestern. When you’re making basic mistakes like not having enough players on the field, it highlights a bigger problem, one that Coach Prime has openly been trying to address with his roster moves.
And guess what? Things are not getting any easier for Colorado. They’re staring down the barrel of back-to-back matchups against No. 12 Utah and No. 18 Oklahoma State. That’s a brutal stretch, especially with these kinds of issues popping up. Sanders will have to use the upcoming bye week to light a fire under his group and, more importantly, get them way more disciplined before they face two ranked opponents. The season isn’t going to fix itself, and the clock is ticking for Colorado to figure things out.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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