Colorado’s football head coach Deion Sanders faced criticism this offseason for his handling of the team’s roster, and things took a turn for the worse recently. Highly touted cornerback recruit Cormani McClain decided to leave the Buffaloes and enter the transfer portal, depriving Colorado of a potential star player for the upcoming season.
Adding to Sanders’ woes, McClain didn’t just seek a change of scenery; he expressed a desire to join a program with more substance. In a YouTube video explaining his decision, McClain took a direct dig at Sanders, emphasizing his preference for a coach and program focused on player development rather than mere publicity.
McClain’s remarks echoed those of Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, who criticized Sanders and Colorado for prioritizing attention-grabbing tactics over genuine player growth in a viral pregame speech before their clash in the 2023 season.
Oregon convincingly defeated Colorado 42-6 in that game, marking the Buffaloes’ first loss of the year. Interestingly, reports suggest that the Ducks have expressed interest in recruiting McClain since he entered the transfer portal, indicating a potential victory for Lanning over Sanders once again.
/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72775619/1723611666.0.jpg)
It seems Deion and his team in Boulder are in for a challenging offseason ahead.
