Shilo Hurt In Snowboarding Accident & More

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Colorado head coach Deion Sanders made an apparent nod to the Michigan controversy involving Sherrone Moore while explaining why he avoids putting himself in compromising situations.

On his Tubi show We Got Time Today with Rocsi Diaz, Sanders joked about keeping his clothes on during a spa visit. “I don’t know these folks,” he said. “You know what just happened to the brother at University of Michigan? … I’m not gonna bring my ship down.”

Though he didn’t name Moore directly, the message was clear: as a public figure, Sanders believes avoiding unnecessary risks is part of protecting his image.

Deion Sanders’ NFL career was highly decorated, but his college football run was just as blockbuster. Before the Hall of Fame jackets and prime-time spotlight, he was locking down receivers and returning kicks at Florida State Seminoles football, turning Saturdays into must-watch TV.

Now, EA Sports is honoring that legacy. In unveiling College Football 26’s first-ever “Honor Society,” the publisher introduced its inaugural inductees, headlined by Deion Sanders, and awarded them the game’s first 99 overall ratings. It’s a digital nod to careers that defined the sport long before NIL deals and playoff expansions.

Joining Sanders in the debut class are Julio Jones of Alabama Crimson Tide football and Brian Orakpo of Texas Longhorns football. All three legends enter CFB26 as 99 OVR icons, setting the standard for what the Honor Society is meant to represent.

Shilo Sanders went viral this week after wiping out during a snowboarding run, laughing it off on camera. “I’m done… I’m too Black for this sport,” he joked, before saying he’d need to assess the injury but appeared to be okay.

The moment quickly made the rounds online, more lighthearted than alarming. Still, it comes at a delicate time. After a 2025 preseason ejection and subsequent release from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sanders remains without an NFL team as of February 2026.

For now, he seems to be in good spirits, and more focused on recovery.

Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes football will open their 2026 campaign with a spring scrimmage against Syracuse Orange football on April 11 at Folsom Field, even after the NCAA Division I FBS oversight committee denied both schools’ requests for approval. Current NCAA rules prohibit inter-school spring games, but the programs are proceeding with a joint practice format for the second straight year.

The scrimmage will be part of Colorado’s Black & Gold Day, sponsored by AT&T, with an open practice for fans and the debut Black & Gold Day run of mascot Ralphie VII. It also gives Colorado, which added more than 50 new players, including quarterback Julian Lewis, a live evaluation opportunity ahead of the fall.

Sanders has pushed for an NFL-style spring model, arguing that controlled interschool practices could reduce injury risk compared to full intrasquad games. The oversight committee rejected the waiver, noting a broader review of the football calendar, but Colorado is pressing ahead — keeping Coach Prime at the center of college football’s offseason conversation once again.

The Florida Senate passed the Teddy Bridgewater Act, allowing middle and high school coaches to use up to $15,000 of their own money to support student-athletes. The funds can cover essentials like food, transportation, and recovery services, costs that often decide whether a young athlete can fully participate.

Named after Teddy Bridgewater, the bill reflects a larger truth: talent is everywhere, but access isn’t. By giving coaches flexibility to step in, the legislation directly addresses real barriers many families face.

It’s a practical move with long-term impact, creating more room for opportunity where it’s needed most.

With the Super Bowl now in the rearview mirror, the NFL is once again under scrutiny for its lack of diversity in this year’s head coaching hires. Of the 10 teams that filled vacancies this offseason, no Black coaches were hired and only one minority coach, Robert Saleh with the Tennessee Titans, secured a position.

Commissioner Roger Goodell has reiterated the league’s commitment to initiatives like the Rooney Rule, while acknowledging the disappointing outcome. Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy emphasized that beyond race, many qualified candidates simply aren’t getting opportunities.

The league says it will reevaluate its hiring policies as questions continue about equity and access across the 32 clubs.

Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith didn’t hold back when discussing Shedeur Sanders and his unexpected slide in the 2025 NFL Draft.

“I was completely disappointed with how the NFL treated him,” Smith said. “He was the biggest name coming out of the draft. It sent the wrong message.”

Sanders, one of the most talked-about prospects in the class, saw his draft stock fall further than many anticipated — sparking debate across the football world about perception, evaluation, and how star power factors into team decisions.

Smith’s comments add another prominent voice to the growing conversation around how Sanders’ draft night unfolded.