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Deion Sanders Urges Supporters to Stop the 'Foolishness' Amid Health Battle

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jeff Hauser | Last updated Jun 11, 2025 11:26 AM ET

While Deion Sanders remains away from Boulder dealing with an unknown health issue, he had a blunt message for his supporters.

"Stop responding to fools & foolishness, you only propel them to be who they are," Sanders wrote on X (Formerly Twitter). "Walk above the nonsenses of life & be unapologetically u. Everyone don't want u to succeed & everyone don't want to see u win. Believe that. Stay Positive & Stay in your Purpose."

Stop responding to fools & foolishness, you only propel them to be who they are. Walk above the nonsenses of life & be unapologetically u. Everyone don't want u to succeed & everyone don't want to see u win. Believe that. Stay Positive & Stay in your Purpose. #CoachPrime
— COACH PRIME (@DeionSanders) June 11, 2025

The latest motivational post from the Colorado Buffaloes football coach came twenty minutes after breaking his silence about the ongoing concerns. He thanked his supporters, but stopped short of explaining why he's been at his estate in Texas or giving a timeline of his return to Colorado.

"Wow, I am truly blessed for the abundance of well wishes, for all the thoughts and all of the prayers," Sanders wrote. "THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I can assure you all that everything is OKAY and will continue to be so. God got me like no other. I have so much more work to do to Glorify God so please believe God got me!

"I'm excited to get back to Colorado to be at home with my staff, team & all associated to our program. When we arrive back to Boulder you will be updated on everything... Until then, I’M COMING BABY,"

Despite the setbacks, Sanders recently signed a five-year, $54 million extension with Colorado. He became the highest-paid coach in the Big 12 conference. The Buffaloes open the 2025 season against Georgia Tech on Friday, August 29 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN).

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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