No, Coach Prime isn’t quite back to 100% just yet. It’s been over a month since Deion Sanders, the Colorado Buffaloes head coach, hinted at his ongoing health struggles, and fans are understandably concerned. Over the weekend, Sanders offered another candid update in a vlog shared by his son, Deion Jr. The Hall of Famer is clearly still battling through some challenges.
During this vlog, Sanders confided to his daughter, Shelomi, while hesitantly climbing into an ice bath with her, “You know I’m still going through something. I ain’t all the way recovered.” Even though the specifics of his health issue remain undisclosed, Sanders is not hiding the fact that he’s facing a tough battle. The vlog on Deion Jr.’s Well Off Media YouTube channel shows Sanders transitioning from a tennis court to a jog of just over a mile. His movement is filled with determination despite the lack of ease.
When Sanders joins Shelomi, a player on Colorado’s women’s basketball team, in the icy tub, he doesn’t last long. He confesses, “That hurts,” genuinely grimacing from the cold, underscoring the reality of his discomfort. He first addressed this health issue back on June 10, explaining that part of the Buffaloes’ summer football camps would go on without him due to his condition, though he kept reassurances flowing, saying, “everything is okay.”
Despite these challenges, Sanders made his presence felt at the Big 12 Conference media day on July 9, greeting everyone with his trademark smile and handshake. That’s classic Deion—showing up no matter how much his body protests.
Health struggles aren’t a new chapter in Sanders’ story. In recent years, he’s endured multiple surgeries, which included the amputation of two toes due to persistent circulation issues in his leg and foot. Whether his current struggle is a new chapter or a continuation of past issues, it’s evident that he’s not letting it stop him.
Sanders continues to coach, continues to push himself with runs and ice baths, and continues to assure everyone he’ll be okay. As he shared with his supporters during the vlog, he’s “doing the best” he can. For a man who’s always been larger than life, sometimes standing tall even when not fully recovered is a testament to his enduring spirit.
