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Former Jackson State DB Herman Smith transfers to Colorado

Brandon King

title image via BuffZone Courtesy of Brian Howell, BuffZone Former Jackson State defensive back Herman Smith III is reuniting with some old friends in Boulder. Smith, who played last season at Idaho State, is transferring to Colorado for his final season of eligibility. He’ll get a chance to play once again for CU head coach Deion Sanders, who was his head coach at JSU. Smith will also be reunited with several JSU staff members and players who came to CU with Sanders last year. That group includes fellow defensive backs…

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Coach Prime says Colorado State player “does not deserve death threats”

Brandon King

The environment surrounding last week’s Colorado/Colorado State clash was tense, and that would be putting it mildly. The tensions were germinated with Colorado State head coach Jay Norvell taking not-so-subtle jabs at Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, leading to Coach Sanders saying it was now, “personal.” The spilled over to theplayers, with sseveral members of both team getting into a dust-up before the game, and once the game commenced, several Colorado State players added to the terse realtions, with several questionable hits, culminatng with the chep shot that Rams safetyhenry…

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Colorado to bolt Pac-12 to rejoin Big 12

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Courtesy of Brett McMurphy, actionnetwork.com Colorado is leaving the Pac-12 to return to the Big 12, sources told Action Network. The Buffaloes will formally apply for Big 12 membership on Thursday, when the Big 12’s Board of Directors will approve the Buffs to begin Big 12 play in 2024, sources said. An announcement is expected Thursday, pending official approval from the school’s Board of Regents, a source said. CU’s Board of Regents will meet for a second consecutive day on Thursday from 5-6 p.m. ET. A member of the Pac-12…

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Coach Prime to go under the knife

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Courtesy of Matt Connolly of on3.com Colorado head coach Deion Sanders is dealing with another serious medical issue, according to Pat McAfee. The sports broadcaster tweeted out Thursday afternoon that Sanders is undergoing emergency surgery on Friday for a blood clot in his groin. McAfee received the news from Adam (Pacman) Jones, who appeared on the Pat McAfee Show on Thursday. Jones spoke directly with Sanders, ahead of releasing the news. “There is some news coming out of Colorado about coach Prime — Deion Sanders — and I want to make sure I get this…

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Flag on the play: Non-profit secular group stops Colorado’s unconstitutional prayer practice

Brandon King

Amongst many things, Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders is an unapologetic Christian. He is a man of faith and often brings up his beliefs in public appearances, daily on his social media, as well as to his team. It seems that the latter has drawn the attention of the Freedom From Religion Foundation ( FFRF), a non-profit secular organization. According to a letter sent to the Colorado Chancellor, Phil DiStefano, on December 20, 2022 a member of Coach Sanders’ staff led other staff members in a Christian prayer to…

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Vincent Dancy to join Coach Prime at Colorado

Brandon King

Via hbcusports.com Mississippi Valley State head football coach Vincent Dancy has announced his resignation Thursday morning. In a statement issued by Athletic Director Hakim McClellan in part reads, “Coach Dancy has represented MVSU and the football program well in that time as the 17th head coach. On behalf of Mississippi Valley State University, I want to thank Coach Vincent for his incredible leadership for our football program.” MVSU President Jerryl Briggs added “”We are thankful to Coach Dancy for his service to MVSU. He has served Valley in various capacities,…

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Grambling pulls off upset, defeats Colorado, 83-74

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Courtesy of Brian Howard, Grambling State Atheltics 74 COLORADO 1-1 83  Grambling 2-0 Team 1 2 F COLORADO 32  42  74 Grambling 46  37  83 GRAMBLING, La. | For the second time in school history, the Grambling State University men’s basketball team has defeated a member of a Power 5 conference. Grambling State (2-0) led from start to finish on Friday night as the Tigers held off Colorado, 83-74, in the SWAC/Pac-12 Legacy Series at the Fredrick C.. Hobdy Assembly. GSU’s last victory over a member of a Power 5 conference came on…

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