November 20th 2024.
In the world of football, it's been said that there isn't enough room for two big personalities to coexist. And right now, that sentiment seems to ring true for the Dallas Cowboys. Both Louis Riddick and Michael Irvin are in agreement that the Cowboys need Deion Sanders. And not only do the Cowboys need him, but the entire NFL needs him.
But amidst all the talk about Coach Prime coming to rescue the Cowboys, there's one thing that he definitely doesn't need. And that's Jerry Jones. Jerry in his ear, on his phone, picking the groceries, picking the menu, in his meetings, demanding the final cut. It's clear that Sanders is the Jerry Jones of the University of Colorado.
And why wouldn't he be? He's winning. As Sanders himself put it, he's got his kickstand down. For those not familiar with the term, it means he's resting and content with where he's at. And who can blame him? His Buffs are 8-2, tied for first in the Big 12, and ranked No. 16 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings.
Meanwhile, the Cowboys are spiraling out of control. With Dak Prescott out for the year and Mike McCarthy on the hot seat, it seems like the sky is falling in Dallas. And to add insult to injury, a piece of sheet metal even fell from the roof of AT&T Stadium during a game. It's not looking good for America's Team.
But while the Cowboys are struggling, Deion Sanders is thriving. He's turned a struggling program into a powerhouse in just a short amount of time. And not only is he winning, but he's doing it at a fraction of the cost of other coaches in the Power 4 conferences.
And it's not just about the money for Sanders. It's about respect and being compensated fairly for the success he's brought to CU. And right now, he's one of the biggest bargains in the coaching world. But as former teammate Louis Riddick points out, if he was an owner, he would do everything in his power to bring Sanders into his building.
In the world of football, it's a game of leverage. And right now, Deion Sanders holds all the cards. He's turned a graveyard into a garden and has risen a struggling program back to life. And with the success he's having, it's only a matter of time before some desperate owner comes knocking on his door.
But for now, Sanders is content with where he's at. He's got his kickstand down and is focused on leading his Buffs to a Big 12 title. And as for Jerry Jones, well, he's just floating aimlessly in Jerry World, watching Sanders and the Buffs climb to the top of the conference. It's a far cry from the glory days of Super Bowl XXX, where Irvin and Sanders were teammates.
But even with all the success Sanders is having, there's still one thing he doesn't have: the final word. Because in Jerry's world, he's always in control. But in Peggy's world, Sanders has the Big 12 right where he wants it. And with his team on the rise, it's only a matter of time before some desperate owner heeds Riddick's advice and brings the coach of one of the top programs in the conference into their building. Until then, Sanders will continue to focus on building a dynasty in Boulder, while the Cowboys continue to search for answers.
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