Deion Sanders Says Health is 'Good' at Colorado Spring Game After Cancer Battle
Colorado football coach Deion Sanders told reporters Saturday that his health is good while watching his team's spring scrimmage. The 58-year-old coach was diagnosed with bladder cancer last year and is now taking a more hands-on approach with the team.
Colorado football coach Deion Sanders appeared healthy and engaged Saturday as he watched his team's spring scrimmage, telling reporters "I'm good, I'm good" when asked about his condition.
The 58-year-old Sanders was diagnosed with bladder cancer last year, which limited his ability to be hands-on with the team. Now recovered, he says he plans to be more involved going forward.
This comes after a tough 2023 season where Colorado went 3-9 despite high expectations when Sanders arrived as the new coach. The spring game gave fans their first look at how the team is developing under Sanders' renewed leadership.
Sanders, a Pro Football Hall of Famer known as "Coach Prime," has been working to turn around Colorado's football program. His health scare added uncertainty to an already challenging rebuilding job.
Sanders is one of college football's biggest stars, and his health directly affects Colorado's ability to rebuild their struggling program. His recovery shows he can fully coach after a difficult year both personally and professionally.
Colorado's 2024 season starts in the fall, with Sanders expected to be fully healthy and hands-on.
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