'Which One Are You, a Dog or a Cat?': Deion Sanders Sends Clear Message to His Recruits After Two Devastating Losses

It was a classic Coach Prime statement: blunt, confident, and revealing. Because for him, the message was simple: he doesn’t want players who shy away from adversity. He wants competitors, “dawgs,” who see Colorado’s collapse as an opportunity to build something greater.

Still, behind the bravado, Sanders didn’t shy away from taking accountability. He knows that this is a young team, lacking superstars, going through a horrid time.

He also didn’t let any of his coaching staff or players attend the press post the Arizona loss, telling the reporters that the blame stops with him. “Don’t attack the coordinators. Come at me. Don’t attack the players. Come at me. This is me,” Sanders said.

Sanders went on to admit he couldn’t quite explain what’s gone wrong, calling the team’s penalty count “horrible” and their preparation “lacking.” Yet, even amid the chaos and his call for action before, the head coach defended his players’ commitment.

“We’re not executing. We’re not getting it done, and that’s lack of preparation. But I know this team personally. They haven’t checked out. I know a quitter when I see one. I haven’t seen that,” he said.

With the Buffaloes now sitting at 3-6 overall and 1-5 in the Big 12, the window for redemption is quickly closing. The offensive line continues to crumble, the quarterback situation remains uncertain, and the defense has surrendered 100+ points in two games.

Still, if there’s one thing Sanders won’t lose, it’s his conviction. “I don’t doubt me. Let’s get that straight. I’m built for this,” he said defiantly.

And Buffs fans would be hoping to see this same proactiveness from their players as well, just like Sanders told his recruits: The door is open for those willing to fight, not flee.