Deion Sanders jokes what he learned about himself this season
Head coach Deion Sanders is in the midst of his third season in charge of the Colorado football program, which he’s led to a 15-15 (8-12) record through 30 games. This season, the Buffaloes are 2-3 with losses to all three Power-Four programs they’ve faced. Two of these losses (Georgia Tech and No. 25 BYU) have come within one possession, while they lost to Houston by 16 points.
This has certainly been a hectic season for Sanders, who suffered a major health scare over the offseason. During a media opportunity on Tuesday, ‘Coach Prime’ was asked about what he’s learned the most about himself this season.
“What have I learned about myself this season?” Sanders pondered. “I can’t go a whole game without peeing. Learned that for sure. Thank God for Depends. And to get more you’ve got to give more. You’ve got to apply yourself more to get more. And just because you are applying yourself and giving, don’t expect what you give. Sometimes you’ve got to look at things and just say ‘it is what it is.’ And turn the page. Go to the next chapter. I learned that.”
Sanders got cancerous tumor removed from bladder in July
Sanders was alluding to Colorado‘s partnership with Depends. The brand produces absorbent, disposable undergarments for adults who battle incontinence. A sideline toilet, sponsored by the company, has been present at every single home game in Folsom Field this season.
In July, Sanders revealed he’d undergone surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his bladder. This has completely changed how he has been able to control his bladder at home, on the practice field and on the sideline.
“It’s been a tremendous journey. It’s been tough. I think I dropped 25 pounds,” Sanders said last month. “It’s a whole life change. I can’t — and I’m gonna be transparent — I can’t pee like I used to pee. It’s totally different. I get up and go to the bathroom already four or five times a night, but then I’m sitting up there waking up, you know, like my grandson… We got the same problem right now, we going through the same trials and tribulations.”
The Buffaloes have dropped their first two Big 12 games in the first season removed from having Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter lead the offense, but look to bounce back this weekend with a massive road game at TCU.
