"Deion Sanders ran onto the field with his Colorado team Friday night, just months removed from having surgery to replace and reconstruct his bladder after a tumor was found this spring. Sanders, 58, jogged past a portable toilet placed next to Colorado's bench area for him to use during the game, which had been sponsored by Depend, the adult incontinence undergarment company. He slowed near the South end zone and gently tapped his players who were kneeling in prayer."
"Sanders was miffed that his team didn't capitalize on early takeaways, convert several big-play opportunities on offense or make nearly enough run stops on defense against Georgia Tech, falling 27-20 in the season opener at Folsom Field. Sanders coached his first game for Colorado since undergoing surgery in May. He was away from the team for much of late spring and early summer before rejoining the squad for preseason camp."
"Upon returning, Sanders focused on getting his third Colorado team, and the first without his sons Shedeur and Shilo and 2024 Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, to employ a different play style, based around being more physical at the line of scrimmage. Colorado made some strides Friday, as a rushing offense that had been last in the FBS during Sanders' tenure generated 146 yards on 31 attempts."
Deion Sanders returned to coach Colorado after undergoing surgery to replace and reconstruct his bladder following a tumor diagnosis. He jogged onto the field, used a portable toilet placed near the bench and acknowledged feeling good during the game despite ongoing recovery. Colorado lost 27-20 to Georgia Tech after failing to capitalize on takeaways and big-play opportunities and struggling to stop the run. Sanders missed much of late spring and early summer before rejoining preseason camp, and a stated medical update indicated he is cured of cancer. The team attempted a more physical approach and gained 146 rushing yards on 31 attempts.
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