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Colorado HC Deion Sanders sets goal for second season with program

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 4/27/24

The Colorado Buffaloes held their spring game on Saturday and head coach Deion Sanders used the occasion to set something of a target for the 2024 season.

Speaking to the crowd, Sanders took time to address 99-year-old Colorado fan Peggy Coppom, who was in attendance. Sanders made a pledge to her that the Buffaloes would reach a bowl game this fall.

Deion Sanders takes the mic before the spring game in Boulder. He shouted out Colorado's 99-year-old super fan Peggy Coppom, and said: "We're going to get you to a bowl game, baby."

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“We’re going to get you to a bowl game, baby,” Sanders promised.

A bowl game is an obvious target, since the Buffaloes went 4-8 last season. They certainly looked to be on the way to a bowl after a 3-0 start, but lost eight of their last nine games. A two-game improvement in Sanders’ second season is reasonable.

Of course, Sanders has been dealing with a roster exodus and some criticism from at least one outgoing transfer. The challenge might be a bit steeper than it looks at first glance.

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

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