Earlier in October, Saturday Night Live’s Keenan Thompson did an impressive impression of Colorado Buffaloes the head coach, Deion Sanders. It’s been a while since the skit aired, which gave the Buffaloes leader a chance to see the late-night impersonation of himself. But what did Sanders think of Thompson’s portrayal of him? On Tuesday, the Buffaloes head coach shared his thoughts on impression and revealed who he thinks makes the best impression of him.
“I’m a fan of Keenan. Let’s be clear, ” Sanders said. “I love him; I love what he brought to comedy. I once had the pleasure and honor of hosting Saturday Night Live and I’ll never forget those times. But he was good. But the person who depresses me the most is Lou Young. I hate to admit it, but Lou is fine. Shilo is fine.
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Sanders and Colorado’s son start security, Shilo Sanders, is known for imitating his father every chance he gets. And while the Buffaloes had the man believe his son made a “good” impression of him, his favorite youngster. Still, Keenan Thompson did well, and Sanders is here for it.
Sanders on sign stealing: ‘You still have to stop it’
Sanders also addressed the subject of sign stealing; the biggest story in college football to date. This became a major topic of discussion last week in light of the allegations against Michiganbut Sanders took a unique perspective.
When opposing teams call plays, it is customary to try to understand what they are trying to say. It’s part of the game of trying to gain an advantage. Sanders noted this in his argument.
But Coach Prime took a different angle. Players and coaches can know every sign in an opposing team’s playbook, but they can still lose because it’s not just about knowing what’s coming. They still have to pass the game.
“I mean, everyone’s trying to get the upper hand.” Sanders said during his Tuesday press conference. “Everyone is trying to get whatever advantage they can. You can have the complete plan from someone, they can mail it to you. You still have to stop it.
A two-sport sensation at its peak in the NFL And MLB, Deion Sanders said there’s a difference between the two when players know what’s coming. In baseball, being able to prepare for a breaking ball means it’s easier to make contact and reach base. It’s just a battle against a ball.
