Deion Sanders returns to form as Colorado head coach after health battle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 8:07 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Deion Sanders expressed excitement about returning to coaching at the Big 12 Media Day on July 16. After a difficult season where Colorado finished 3-9, Sanders reflected on how his battle with bladder cancer affected his performance. He indicated feeling rejuvenated, regaining the weight he lost and his confidence, stating he is ready for the upcoming season. Sanders emphasized a desire to bring his full self back to the sideline and improve the team's fortunes.
- •Sanders recovered from bladder cancer and is excited for this season.
- •He described his previous season as a struggle and noted his weight loss.
- •Colorado finished with a disappointing 3-9 record last year.
- •Sanders aims to restore his coaching swagger and charisma this year.
- •He highlighted the importance of being fully engaged as a coach.
- 8:07 AMYahoo Sports — Deion Sanders: I wasn't me last year during my cancer battle, this year I'm all me
"“I got that thang back, I got that swagger back, I got that dog back, I got that charisma back,” Sanders said.
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