Deion Sanders, the newly appointed head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, is currently recovering from a successful emergency surgery to remove blood clots from his legs. This surgery took place just over two months before his debut as the team’s head coach.
While the surgery was deemed successful, Sanders still has a clot in his right leg that will require removal in the near future. His health will continue to be closely monitored.
Sanders took to Instagram prior to the surgery to explain the situation, expressing confidence in the decision and believing it would prevent the need for amputation of either leg. In 2021, he had to undergo amputation of his left big toe and second toe due to similar issues.
As a Pro Football Hall of Famer known for his outspoken nature, Sanders has brought significant attention to the Colorado football program, which struggled with a 1-11 record in 2022. The school even aired its spring game on ESPN, attracting 551,000 viewers.
Any ongoing health concerns for Sanders could have a major impact on the excitement surrounding the Buffaloes. Ticket prices for Colorado’s home opener against Nebraska were soaring as the school sold out its season-ticket inventory.
Colorado’s association with Coach Prime has undoubtedly made the program more appealing to the Big 12 conference, which is considering expansion. However, if Sanders is unable to coach for an extended period, it could make Colorado a less enticing option for the conference.
The Pac-12 football media day is scheduled for July 21 in Las Vegas, where the future of Colorado and the impact of Sanders will likely be significant topics of discussion.
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