"Pulling the Urban Meyer to get out of the job" - CFB fans react as Colorado HC Deion Sanders battles "unspecified health issue"

Colorado coach Deion Sanders has been dealing with an "unspecified health issue," which is why he has been away from the team during the offseason training, according to reports from USAToday. According to Sanders' eldest son, Deion Jr., Coach Prime is "feeling well,” but it’s unclear when he will return for summer camps.

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Colorado's Deion Sanders has been staying at his Texas estate this offseason while dealing with an unspecified health matter,

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Sanders is “feeling well,” according to Deion Jr, but it’s unclear when he will return for summer camps.

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When it was reported that Coach Prime was away from the team, fans on social media drew wild theories, suggesting that Sanders was following in the footsteps of Urban Meyer, who also faced health issues during his coaching career.

"Pulling the Urban Meyer to get out of the job. respect," one tweeted.

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"Is he about to pull an Urban Meyer…?" another asked.

"He's gonna Urban Meyer by week 8 I just know it," a third commented.

Meyer stepped down from his coaching position at Florida in 2010 due to health concerns. He also left his coaching job at Ohio State in 2018, citing health issues, specifically a congenital arachnoid cyst and related headaches.

Others wished Sanders a strong recovery.

"Prayers for Coach Prime hope he okay," one added.

"Get well soon Deion," a user tweeted.

"Wishing him the absolute best," a fan wrote.

Sanders has often reiterated his love for Colorado. He was linked with a move to the NFL this offseason, but ended up signing an extension to continue coaching the Buffs.

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Deion Sanders signed a reported five-year, $54 million contract extension with Colorado in March. He is tied down to the team through the 2029 season.

CU hired Sanders in December 2022. In his first year, he led the Buffs to a 4-8 record, failing to qualify for a bowl game.

However, Sanders' Colorado showed vast improvements in the 2024 season, posting a 9-4 record. He transformed the Buffs into one of the best teams in the country, which landed him a blockbuster contract extension.