Colorado hires Deion Sanders
On December 3, 2022, the University of Colorado Boulder named Deion Sanders head coach of its football program. Sanders’s Jackson State team was 12-0 that season when the hire was announced.
Rick George, Colorado athletic director
Not only will Coach Prime energize our fanbase, I’m confident that he will lead our program back to national prominence while leading a team of high quality and high character.
Associated Press, via KSAT
Day by day
- Dec 3, 2022Colorado’s athletic director announced the hire on Saturday night.
- Same dayAthletic director Rick George said he was confident Sanders would lead the program back to national prominence.
The announcement
Deion Sanders has officially joined the Colorado University Buffaloes and will become the school’s 28th head football coach in program history.
Prime Time joins the Pac-12 Conference after successfully helping guide Jackson State University’s football team to a 12-0 undefeated season in 2022.
Associated Press
The deal was announced Saturday night by CU athletic director Rick George.
Reaction
Through Dec 4, 2022
Welcomes the hire
Philip DiStefano, CU Boulder chancellor
Deion Sanders’ stature transcends sports, and his hiring elevates not only the football program but the university as a whole …
Associated Press, via KSAT
Reports the hire without a side
The University of Colorado Boulder officially named Deion Sanders as head coach of its football program on Saturday.
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Sources
News and releases
KSAT, Dec 3, 2022“Colorado hires Deion Sanders to turn around football program”
Associated Press, via KSAT
Eleven Warriors, Dec 3, 2022“Deion Sanders Named Head Football Coach of the Colorado Buffaloes”
NFL.com, Dec 4, 2022“Deion Sanders agrees to become next head coach at Colorado”