Colorado coach Deion Sanders is out here acting like it’s business as usual after his team had its opening offensive script for the Texas Tech game “supposedly” leaked to fans AND then put only nine players on the field for a crucial field goal block. Seriously, NINE guys.
The Playbook Blunder and Coach Prime’s Chill Take
So, the story dropped that Colorado’s opening script for the Texas Tech game got out there. Like, fans apparently got their hands on it. You’d think that’d be a huge competitive disadvantage, right? Not according to Coach Prime. Sanders downplayed the whole thing, basically saying it wasn’t a big deal. The Buffs even scored on their opening drive against the Red Raiders, which, to be fair, kinda backs up his point. But here’s the kicker: that leaked play sheet supposedly matched up with how the Colorado offense opened both the first and second halves. The problem? Their opening possession of the third quarter ended in an interception on the second play. Not ideal. And, oh yeah, they still took a 29-7 loss to Texas Tech. That’s a pretty rough scoreline for a game where the opponent might have had your initial game plan.
Missing Men and a Major Sideline Screw-Up
Beyond the playbook drama, another moment had Sanders and his staff frustrated: special teams. We’re talking about a unit that had just NINE players on the field to defend a Texas Tech field goal. Let that sink in. They even had a timeout right there, begging to be used to get everyone sorted. Sanders chalked it up to a miscommunication on the sideline, which, okay, happens. But NINE players? That’s a huge gaffe. The kicker here is that Texas Tech actually missed the field goal anyway, so the blunder didn’t directly cost them points. Still, it highlights a moment of serious disarray on the sideline.
It’s a wild scene down in Boulder, for sure. You’ve got a coach who’s brushing off major competitive issues and sideline blunders like it’s nothing. Whether that confidence is justified, especially after a 29-7 smackdown, is the real question hanging over this team.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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