December 27th 2024.
Former NFL player Champ Bailey believes that the future of college football is looking bright, and it's all thanks to one man: Deion Sanders. According to Bailey, if your school isn't trying to replicate the success of Sanders, then they are missing out on a huge opportunity.
Bailey, who is now a college football analyst for TNT and Warner Discovery, shared his thoughts on Sanders, the current coach of the University of Colorado football team. He praised Sanders for his unique approach to the game and his ability to change the culture of a team. Bailey pointed to the recent success of Jackson State, who won the Celebration Bowl after Sanders recruited and inspired the team before moving on to a new coaching opportunity.
College football has been going through some major changes, with the introduction of the transfer portal, name/image/likeness money, and playoff expansion. These changes have brought the sport even closer to its professional counterpart, the NFL, both in structure and intention.
In the past, the University of Colorado has struggled to keep up with the ever-evolving landscape of college football. However, with the recent hiring of Sanders, the Buffaloes have finally caught up and even surpassed many other programs. As Bailey puts it, they have gone from being behind the curve to miles ahead of it.
Being envied in the world of football is one thing, but being reviled is another. And the ultimate form of flattery is when other teams start to copy your strategies and approaches. Bailey believes that the University of Colorado has reached this level of success and recognition, as other programs are now looking to follow in their footsteps.
Bailey's colleague and former Pro Bowl linebacker, Takeo Spikes, also agrees that Sanders is a trendsetter in the world of football. He points to other former players, such as Eddie George and Terance Mathis, who have also returned to the game to give back to young black players at historically black colleges and universities.
With no commissioner and no controls, college football is largely driven by television networks. And with the recent realignment and the potential for even more changes, these networks will continue to play a significant role in the sport. The success of a team is often measured by their ratings, and the University of Colorado has consistently ranked among the top 10 most-watched teams in the nation.
But as the sport continues to evolve, there are bound to be gray areas and programs that fall in between the lines. And as networks continue to make decisions based on ratings, it's clear that having a recognizable and iconic name at the helm can make all the difference. Bailey believes that the addition of Bill Belichick, one of the most well-known and successful coaches in the NFL, to a college team will attract a lot of attention and viewership.
Bailey acknowledges that there may be some questions about how Belichick's coaching style will translate to the college level, but he has no doubt that his hard work and determination will lead to success. And just like Sanders, Belichick's presence in the college football world will only continue to draw in viewers and attention.
In the end, it's clear that college football is constantly evolving and changing, and those who can keep up with the trends and adapt will be the most successful. And as Bailey puts it, both Sanders and Belichick are at the forefront of this movement, paving the way for others to follow in their footsteps.
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