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Deion Sanders cuts Colorado players after Northwestern blowout

Colorado's coach removes roster members following 41-7 loss and viral video of player complaints.

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What to know

  • Colorado was routed 41-7 by Northwestern on September 22, with quarterback Julian Lewis throwing two interceptions and the team committing four turnovers despite nearly matching Northwestern's first-half yardage.
  • Lewis and Sanders acknowledged the team lacked cohesion during the week, with Lewis accepting responsibility for not spending enough time building connection with teammates.
  • Sanders removed multiple players from the roster citing conduct detrimental to the team, stemming from a viral video showing players making negative remarks about Northwestern's temporary arena.
  • Despite the worst performance of Lewis's career, Sanders expressed confidence in the young quarterback rather than benching him, with Colorado preparing for Big 12 play against Baylor on September 26.

“You know, of course. I mean, it's definitely a blessing that this is not conference play right here because, honestly, it was pitiful, if I had to say.”

Julian Lewis, Colorado quarterback · Yahoo Sports ↗ · Sep 21

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Deion Sanders cuts Colorado players after Northwestern blowout
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  1. background

    Viral video revealed players made negative remarks about Northwestern's temporary arena — Colorado removed players over conduct issues stemming from a viral video in which several team members made negative comments about Northwestern's temporary arena used for the game.

  2. 6

    Colorado issues official statement on roster changes

    Colorado football released an official statement following Sanders's roster moves after the viral video incident.

    1. 2 outlets first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · also Sports Illustrated · read ↗

  3. 5

    Deion Sanders outlines team's preparation for Baylor matchup

    Sanders addressed the team's week of practice and preparation for the upcoming Big 12 opener against Baylor on September 26.

    1. 1 outlet Everything Deion Sanders Said Before Facing the Baylor Bears

      first by Sports Illustrated, 1d ago

  4. 4

    Deion Sanders removes players from roster

    Following the blowout loss to Northwestern, Colorado coach Deion Sanders dismissed several players from the team, citing conduct detrimental to the program.

    “I have a problem with that…”
    — Deion Sanders, Colorado head coach · source

    1. 2 outlets first by Yahoo Sports, 12h ago · also The New York Times · read ↗

    2. 2 outlets Deion Sanders Takes Drastic Action After Blowout Loss to Northwestern

      first by Newsweek, 1d ago · also NY Post

      1 more headline
  5. 3

    Deion Sanders expresses confidence in Julian Lewis despite poor performance

    Coach Deion Sanders signaled he remains confident in his quarterback following Lewis's career-worst performance, declining to bench or abandon the young signal-caller.

    1. 1 outlet Deion Sanders backs Julian Lewis after Colorado's first loss of season

      first by Yahoo Sports, 18h ago

    2. 1 outlet first by Sports Illustrated, 1d ago · read ↗

  6. background

    Northwestern defeats Colorado 41-7 — Colorado suffered a blowout loss to Northwestern, with quarterback Aidan Chiles completing 17 of 22 passes for 241 yards and three touchdowns, plus two rushing scores. Colorado's Julian Lewis finished 19-of-29 for 168 yards and one touchdown with two interceptions, snapping a 150-consecutive-pass streak without an interception.

  7. 2

    Julian Lewis admits team lacked preparation and connection

    After the loss, quarterback Julian Lewis said Colorado wasn't on the same page during the week and he didn't spend enough time in the building connecting with teammates. Lewis took responsibility rather than blaming others, noting the team was 'pitiful' on Saturday.

    “I think just everybody being on the same page. Yeah, I have to spend more time in the building. I didn't do enough, obviously, this week.”
    — Julian Lewis
    1. 1 outlet Deion Sanders' QB Julian Lewis Confirms Bigger Issue Behind Colorado's "Pitiful" Week 3 Performance

      first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago

  8. 4 days quiet
  9. 1

    Julian Lewis produces record-setting performance against Weber State

    Colorado's second-year quarterback Julian Lewis had a standout game against Weber State, drawing praise from coach Deion Sanders but also prompting Sanders to counsel patience about expectations for his development.

    “He's coming. You can't expect certain things to happen expeditiously because he hasn't played a lot of this level.”
    — Deion Sanders
    1. 1 outlet Deion Sanders Makes One Thing Clear About Julian Lewis’ Colorado Role

      first by Sports Illustrated, 7d ago