The University of Colorado seems willing to invest in football long-term, despite the recent setbacks on the turf that Deion Sanders and Co. have faced.
The school has committed $15 million to a new video board project for Folsom Field. The news was shared by Front Office Sports on X (Twitter):
"Colorado has announced plans to build a new $15 million video board — 5x larger than the old board. It's set to be ready by August 2024."
The image shows how the board would eventually be set against the background of the Boulder mountains surrounding the Colorado campus. It will be a huge upgrade for Folsom field, which hasn't had major renewals since the 1990s.
Some fans joked that what the Buffs really need is a new O-line and not a video board:
Fans joked that Deion Sanders is about to claim credit for the project:
One pointed out that it's a necessary upgrade for the stadium, given that the current video board is not enough for Buffs fans:
Some fans aren't happy about the project the money was being used for:
Fans of Coach Prime were quick to point out that the project was due to Sanders' star persona bringing huge national attention to the Buffaloes:
Some fans are hoping that the rendering is out of proportion, as they feel that the video board is still too small for the stadium:
The praises for Deion Sanders just kept coming from his loyal fans:
What's left for Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes in the 2023 season?
On Saturday, Nov. 11, the Buffaloes face No. 23 Arizona Wildcats. The Wildcats have had one of the most impressive turnarounds this year.
After starting quarterback Noah Fifita, the Wildcats became giant slayers, winning three straight games against ranked opponents (Washington State, Oregon State and UCLA). They pushed Washington and USC to the brink of defeat earlier in the season.
After that tough encounter, Colorado face Washington State, a school that was ranked for most of the year. They close the season out with a clash with No. 13 Utah.
With a record of 4-5, bowl eligibility seems far-fetched for the Buffs. Deion Sanders might be already thinking about where he can find some offensive linemen to protect his kid next year.
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