(Christian Headlines)
Deion Sanders shocked the college football world in his first game as head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes Saturday. Then he did what he always does after a big win: thanked God.
The head coach, who gained the nickname “Prime Time” during his playing career, led Colorado to a 45-42 victory at No. 17 TCU, thanks in part to standout performances from quarterback Shedeur Sanders (510 passing yards and four touchdowns) and two-way player Travis Hunter (119 receiving yards and one interception). Sanders is the coach’s son. Hunter plays both offense and defense – a rare feat in modern football. TCU was favored by 21 points.
“Thank you Jesus. I’m so thankful right now,” Sanders said during a nationally televised postgame interview, fighting back tears. He thanked Colorado Athletic Director Rick George for hiring him out of Jackson State, an HBCU school.
“This is a blessing,” Sanders added.
Sanders, 56, was named head coach at Colorado in December after leading Jackson State (Miss.) to records of 11-2 and 12-0 in his last two seasons. Prior to that, he worked as a football analyst on television. Sanders played college football and baseball at Florida State University and then in the National Football League and in Major League Baseball.
He is one of the more outspoken Christians in sports.
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