A year after being diagnosed with bladder cancer, Deion Sanders insists he’s in good health.
Sanders was very hands-on during Colorado’s spring scrimmage on Saturday, being seen all over the gridiron at Folsom Field.
“Everybody inside these doors can tell you, it’s different when I’m here,” Sanders told reporters, according to the Associated Press. “I’m going to take my breaks, like every other coach, but I love to be here.”
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders during the spring game at Folsom Field. Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Sanders, who recently departed from the team while dealing with blood clots, repeatedly told reporters “I’m good, I’m good,” when asked about his health.
The main task on Sanders’ mind for the Buffaloes is to have a rebound season this fall, after posting a disappointing 3-9 record in 2025.
“We’re going to make it better,” Sanders said. “We already have with the staff as well as the players that are inside the locker room. I love it. I love that everyday grind of it.
“Things definitely are, I’m not going to say 100%, but things are tremendously better on the field as well with the staff.”
Sanders revamped his coaching staff going into next season, adding offensive coordinator Brennan Marion and Chris Marve to lead the defense.
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders greets players before the start of the spring game at Folsom Field. Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images “We’ve got some good things going on,” Sanders said. “You can see the fruit thereof.”
Going forward this spring, Sanders said he was open to scrimmaging another team, but admitted teams do not value offseason games as much anymore.
“No one’s valuing spring anymore,” he said. “You’ve got several major colleges not even having spring games. The only thing that will bring that back is we compete against another school. I’ve been saying that for the last several years.
“Glad I didn’t say what I was thinking. But I can’t be the first one to say it. That’s what’s needed. … People get tired of the same old, same old, at a certain point. You want more.”
