While some criticism is warranted, let’s all acknowledge the fact that Dion is still a good person.
Yes, he banned reporters from asking questions during press conferences, yes, he doesn't have any clear confidence in the Buffaloes heading into the new season, and yes, they finished the season with a terrible record. 4-8 The final campaign. And certainly, his personality is becoming less dashing with each passing week.
But despite all the negative things, there are also positive aspects to Coach Prime, such as taking care of his players, like the story I'm going to tell you today. (RELATED: 'This is not America': ESPN's Paul Finebaum slams Deion Sanders as a 'bully and hypocrite' who banned reporter)
While speaking with the team, Dion called several players to let everyone know that they were fathers, or at least expecting to become fathers.
“Having kids is not wrong. They are an opportunity to mature you, to grow you, to advance you and give you some skills,” Sanders said.
Sanders then revealed that he had partnered with Elevations Credit Union (ECU) to create a 529 savings plan that would allow Buffaloes players' children to receive money when they grow up. Additionally, ECU would deposit $2,121 into each player's account, a nod to Dion's uniform number 21, which he wore in the NFL. Prime also said, Matches that number.
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Deion Sanders has partnered with Elevations Credit Union to help University of Colorado football players set up bank accounts for their children, initially depositing $2,121 into each account.pic.twitter.com/0CtA1UPWuK
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) August 26, 2024
He's still a great guy, let's all remember that as we go into the new season.