Tag: Deion Sanders
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Vonn Bell adjusting to life on Colorado’s coaching staff after retiring from NFL
BOULDER — Vonn Bell could only resist his calling for so long. Despite working out for NFL teams as recently as last fall, the longtime safety made the jump to coaching this offseason with Deion Sanders and Colorado. He originally joined the staff as a defensive analyst assisting the safeties. But when defensive coordinator Robert…
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Kickin’ It with Kiz: With Nazem Kadri back, coach Jared Bednar out of excuses
By bringing back Nazem Kadri in trade, are the Avalanche selling out our future for the present? — Shane, 5,280 and climbing Kiz: Nazty brings an edge to a team 100% committed to a Cup-or-bust mentality. And the knuckleheads here at Kickin’ It Headquarters are here for it. So why do you have to go…
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Deion Sanders, Colorado still mourning loss of Buffs QB Dominiq Ponder
Deion Sanders had trouble uttering Dominiq Ponder’s name. The Colorado coach spoke with the media Friday for the first time since the death of the 23-year-old Buffaloes quarterback, who was involved in a fatal single-car crash early Sunday morning in Boulder, and several days later, Sanders struggled to make sense of the tragedy that has…
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Chris Marve quickly thrust into new role as CU Buffs defensive coordinator
BOULDER — Chris Marve came to Colorado knowing he would have a chance to be a defensive coordinator again. He just didn’t know it would happen so soon. “Man, things happen fast in this profession,” the Buffaloes’ new defensive coordinator said Wednesday after the team wrapped up its second practice of the spring. Marve came…
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Colorado players, coaches remember late QB Dominiq Ponder as friend, leader and hard worker
BOULDER — There was only one way the Colorado football team could break the huddle before Monday’s practice. “Dom on three. 1, 2, 3 … Dom!” the Buffaloes yelled before the first practice of the spring. The Colorado team took the field less than 24 hours after learning their teammate, rising junior quarterback Dominiq Ponder,…
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5 storylines to watch as Deion Sanders, Colorado begin spring practices
The reset button was pushed this offseason, and now it’s time to get back to work. Heading into Deion Sanders’ fourth season, the Colorado football team looks completely different. Almost the entire roster and the majority of the coaching staff have been turned over in the last three years. Now, with a few dozen new…
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CU Buffs QB Dominiq Ponder dies at age 23
Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder has died, coach Deion Sanders and the program announced Sunday evening. The 23-year-old was entering his junior season with the Buffaloes after joining the program as a transfer from Bethune-Cookman in 2024 and made his collegiate debut last fall. “God, please comfort the entire Ponder family during this difficult time,” Coach…
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Colorado promoting Chris Marve to defensive coordinator after Robert Livingston’s departure to Broncos
With a week until the start of spring practices, Colorado has been dealt a big change to its coaching staff. The Buffaloes are losing defensive coordinator Robert Livingston to the Denver Broncos, with whom he will become the team’s defensive pass game coordinator and secondary coach. The move was first reported by Thee Pregame Show’s…
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CU Buffs spring game date set
Your chance to see the new-look Colorado football team is coming. The Buffaloes’ annual Black & Gold spring game at Folsom Field is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11, the program announced Thursday. For the first time in the Deion Sanders era, tickets will be free and can be claimed starting March 3. Gates…
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Colorado’s season opener at Georgia Tech moved up two days
We have our first schedule adjustment for the 2026 college football season. Colorado’s season opener at Georgia Tech has been moved up two days to Thursday, Sept. 3, and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN with kickoff time to be announced at a later date. It’s the third consecutuve season and 12th time in the…