Our @LNR_4 joined BuffBlitz's @BrianHowell33 after #CUBuffs HC Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders, DL Lamont Lester Jr. and OL/DL Chauncey Gooden spoke on Tuesday ahead of playing Weber State.
Watch here: https://t.co/ZWpjbsKNnA
#CUBuffs HC Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders' response to @ocuhayes question about balancing playing freely versus doing their job:
"That's part of the selection process... You want to know what you're getting. Not only that, you want to know what you're getting under pressure."
#CUBuffs HC Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders' full response to @LNR_4's question about current recruiting...
Watch more of the presser on the BuffStampede YouTube.
#CUBuffs HC Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders says thinks there's another commit that hasn't been announced yet.
Says he's trying to attract recruits who love the game and watched the game; "Some of the them will be a vital part of our success a year from now."
#CUBuffs HC Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders recognized our @lzmunsterteiger and Catrina Hughes, who both lost a family member this offseason, to wrap up today's presser.
Said long-time CU beat reporter Adam Munsterteiger and and former CU QB Dominiq Ponder were with the Buffs on Thursday.
NEW: Colorado HC Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders speaks ahead of Week 2 matchup with Weber State
Catch what Coach Prime had to say about his #CUBuffs ahead of playing Weber State on the BuffStampede YouTube:
https://t.co/yqTQqQ0Tu6
#CUBuffs HC Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders promises that CU is not taking anything for granted because the individuals on Weber State are looking to prove themselves.
#CUBuffs HC Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders on player who can play both sides of the ball: "When I recruited you, I should know that's part of you... I want to see you play one way really well good, let's do that first."
Added that Travis Hunter only played WR at first before earning to play defense.
#CUBuffs HC Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders says thinks there's another commit that hasn't been announced yet.
Says he's trying to attract recruits who love the game and watched the game; "Some of the them will be a vital part of our success a year from now."
#CUBuffs HC Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders with some high praise for Weber State head coach Eric Kjar.
Adds, "Those kids are playing us for a multitude of reasons. They want to prove they can play. They want to show they can play for you. They're showcasing themselves."
#CUBuffs OL/DL Chauncey Gooden on pass protection: "Up front, we got great communication... That's mainly what we pride ourself on, knowing where to go, knowing where to block."
#CUBuffs OL/DL Chauncey Gooden on playing both ways: "Coach Prime just believed in me on the field... He made it clear I need to handle on the offensive side to play defense... Defense is something I've always had the heart for... Coach Prime said you dominate on offense, you'll be able to play defense."
#CUBuffs DL Lamont Lester Jr. on the EDGE unit: "Everybody in the room is elite at what they do. Not everyone has the same play style... If we keep getting better, we'll be an elite group down the stretch."
Read more about #CUBuffs DL Lamont Lester Jr., DB Boo Carter and the D-Line on the BuffStampede website: Colorado’s Lester, Carter, D-Line named to Big 12 Week 1 award list
Article by @ocuhayes, photos by @lzmunsterteiger
#CUBuffs with some conference-wide appreciation after Week 1:
- DL Lamont Lester Jr. named Co-Defensive Big 12 POTW
- DB Boo Carter named Co-Special Teams POTW
- Won defensive line of the week
#CUBuffs with some conference-wide appreciation after Week 1:
- DL Lamont Lester Jr. named Co-Defensive Big 12 POTW
- DB Boo Carter named Co-Special Teams POTW
- Won defensive line of the week