USA TODAY reports that the NCAA will penalize Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes for recruiting violations. The NCAA found that Sanders and Colorado improperly recruited Class of 2025 quarterback Julian Lewis, leading to the imposition of penalties for ‘minor recruiting violations.’
The Colorado athletic department decided to halt the livestreaming of its weekly coaches show featuring Deion Sanders and removed two episodes from YouTube last fall after the name of a notable football recruit was mentioned in violation of NCAA rules. This was detailed in documents obtained by USA TODAY.
You can read their full report here. According to NCAA regulations, schools are generally not allowed to publicize or comment on a recruit before officially signing them. Consequently, Sanders will have fewer in-person visits this spring as the NCAA has limited him by four visits.
Earlier this winter, Sanders and the Buffaloes learned that Lewis would commit to CU on The Pat McAfee Show. Despite these minor violations, major sanctions are unlikely to be imposed on Sanders or the Colorado program. However, they are still significant enough to potentially affect Deion’s reputation if he is not vigilant. The NCAA tends to enforce punishments, and those with personal agendas can lead to unexpected outcomes, as seen with Jim Harbaugh.
Moreover, Sanders’ name had surfaced during the Dallas Cowboys coaching search, but recent developments suggest that he is likely to remain in Boulder. If Colorado continues its upward trajectory, they could have their best season yet in 2025.
Colorado could have their best season yet in 2025 if their upward trajectory continues.
