Deion Sanders would take that SEC 'by storm' if he left Colorado, Paul Finebaum says
Deion Sanders is one of the hottest names in coaching at the moment.
Sanders has been heavily linked to the Dallas Cowboys’ job, which is expected to come open at the end of the current season. On ESPN’s First Take both Thursday and Friday, Stephen A. Smith said if that doesn’t come to be, Sanders should consider a job in the SEC. When Paul Finebaum was asked about the possibility of Sanders leaving Colorado for the SEC on Friday, the longtime host said Sanders would “blow the place up” if he jumped leagues.
“I think it could happen. There may not be any major openings this year but next year there could be some significant openings,” Finebaum said. “And I think Deion would be very smart, if he doesn’t go to the Cowboys. He would take that league by storm.
“Nick Saban has now gone, Kirby Smart is the best coach, but Deion Sanders would blow the place up. It would be unbelievable.”
“He would take that league by storm.”
—@finebaum on what it would look like if Deion Sanders went to the SEC pic.twitter.com/aUWO6jXHVE
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) November 22, 2024
Sanders’ future in Boulder is a significant topic of conversation. His sons, Shedeur and Shilo, are both expected to exit the Buffs’ program this season. Shilo is a sixth-year senior who will soon exhaust his eligibility. Shedeur is widely expected to be one of the top selections in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Two-way star Travis Hunter has also made it clear he will be entering the 2025 NFL Draft as well. He has been with Sanders since Jackson State and Sanders has frequently referred to Hunter as part of the family.
But the news earlier this week that former USC commit and blue-chip quarterback Julian Lewis had flipped his pledge to Colorado has led to many wondering if Sanders will stick around in Boulder. And, to his credit, Sanders again reiterated his commitment to Colorado this week when he met with local media.
“I’m happy where I am, man. I’m good. I’ve got a kickstand down,” he said. “It means I’m resting. I’m good. I’m happy. I’m excited. I’m enthusiastic about where I am. I love it here. Truly do.”
No. 16 Colorado (8-2, 6-1 Big 12) faces Kansas on the road this week. The Buffs were picked to finish 11th in the Big 12’s preseason poll and, with 2 weeks left in the regular season, are still fighting for a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game. They are also still very much a factor in the College Football Playoff discussion.
If Colorado keeps winning, though, the noise surrounding Sanders’ future will only get louder.
Well, it sure as heck would make things a lot more interesting!
Bull! Sanders barely can recruit 12 people in the BIG12. He has a long leash there, but the SEC you get 2 maybe 3 years and you better be competing. Let’s see what he does when he loses his sons, and Hunter.
Nico doesn’t have the juice and the Vols can’t be allowed to represent the SEC in the playoffs. The inevitable road loss would be an embarrassment to the conference
WTF are you babbling about? TN not mentioned at all in this article. Are you that obsessed with TN living rent free in your head? Focus on the now you Georgia lib, f’n blue state F A G that voted for b i d en.
Next year is a good name for you lol. The Vols didn’t have the juice this year
@NextYear
Please just ignore him. I assume he was drunk or something and posted that comment on the wrong article.
I don’t see him getting the Cowboys job. I think Jerruh knows Deion loves the spotlight and says whatever he wants when he wants and would own the Dallas media. I don’t see Jerruh willing to give that spotlight up which he’s always had since he fired Jimmy Johnson, who was getting too much of the spotlight for Jerruh’s liking.
The Vols should bring him in. Hype-LLLLLLLL has shown time and time again that he just doesn’t have the juice.
Just like he took Kansas by storm Fienbum??
Buffaloes lost today. Out of playoff contention, no conference ring. Go bowling then recruit. Nothing in the SEC he would like this year.
It’s not that Paul is a dumbass, it’s just that he can’t keep up with his own inflated opinion of his entertainment value. Thank you for doing some decent reporting Paul. You know what would really help you?, giving credit to some other professionals in your field.
A 4-6 Kansas beat Colorado 37-21. 520 yards and held the ball 40 minutes. This article of praise didn’t age well.