November 17th 2023.
Jason Whitlock has been particularly vocal about his criticism of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders. Whitlock recently compared Sanders to LaVar Ball, father of NBA stars Lonzo, LiAngelo, and LaMelo, and the CEO of the Big Baller Brand.
"If LaVar Ball had coached his sons in college, this is what it would look like," Whitlock said. "Deion is nothing more than LaVar Ball with someone who is foolish enough to give him $5-$6 million to coach their team."
At the start of the season, Colorado had a few big wins over TCU and Colorado State and was praised by celebrities for turning around a program that had just one win last year. However, the team has since fallen to second to last place in the PAC-12 conference with a 4-5 overall record and 1-6 record in the conference. The Buffaloes now find themselves in danger of not qualifying for a bowl game.
Whitlock has been relentless in his attacks on Sanders, calling him a false god and saying that the former Dallas Cowboy has no idea what he’s doing. Sanders himself has taken ownership of Colorado’s shortcomings, telling the media in September, "You better get me right now, this is the worst we’re going to be, you better get me right now, ’cause I like what I see."
Whitlock has made a habit of criticizing people who don't seem to be bothered by him. He has had numerous spats with ESPN host Stephen A. Smith and football analyst Mina Kimes.
Colorado has a chance to become bowl-eligible if they win their next two games against Washington State and No. 16-ranked Utah. However, the Buffaloes have had difficulty protecting their quarterback, Shedeur Sanders, who has been sacked 45 times this season. Additionally, their defense has given up an average of 33.9 points per game this season.
It's no surprise that Colorado has had their struggles in their first year with Sanders as head coach, considering the major overhaul the team went through. Sanders replaced 41 scholarship players, adding 46 new players to the team. It's still possible for Sanders to make good on his promise, but winning their next two games will be essential.
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