Michael Irvin and Deion Sanders go way back to their college football days. Michael was tearing it up at Miami, while Deion was lighting up the field at Florida State. They faced off often, and that’s where their friendship really took off. After college, they both ended up on the Dallas Cowboys from 1995 to 1999, and they’ve been tight ever since. Michael, a three-time Super Bowl champ, always has Coach Prime’s back, no matter what. Coach Prime loves hanging out with Irvin, especially when they can share a laugh over good times.

Irvin has time and again described Deion Sanders as his best friend, and Coach Prime even said that Irvin always answers on his “first ring.” We saw one of these best-friend moments on September 29, 2023, when Coach Prime appeared as a guest on the broadcast of FS1’s Undisputed in Boulder. The Buffs’ head coach shared a story of how Irvin helped him transition to broadcasting. Relaying Irvin’s efforts to make his life easier, Sanders became emotional and said, “Darn it, I’m getting emotional… This man did that for me. He didn’t have to do that, and he wanted me to be the best and prepared me for this next level of my life. That’s friendship, man.” 

The moment was heartfelt, and what was more heartwarming was the hug that followed between the two as the crowd applauded the moment. This time, Coach Prime has again sent a message to Michael Irvin, posting a hilarious clip of his former Cowboys teammate. “Thank you for coming to see me yesterday and boosting my spirit. Y’all know Mike is a fool 😂😂,” wrote Coach Prime. But why is Deion Sanders calling Irvin a fool?

In the video shared by Coach Prime on his IG account, the former Cowboys wide receiver is seen in a hilarious banter with the Buffs head coach. Why? Irvin visited Coach Prime at his Country Prime Ranch in Canton near Dallas and was impressed, especially by the isolation it provides and the exquisite pool area. So, seeing that Irvin had some wild thoughts. And they were wilder than one can imagine!

“Boy, I’ll be the oldest bucket, n—-d, man. In this water. You notice me. And the oldest n—d man is running around here. You know, bro, I’m telling you right now, I run my Sprint n—d. I’ll go over there and work out n—d. I’m gonna be ready n—d over there. You know, I’m coming here and jumping. I’m gonna shoot hoops n—d? We’re gonna play tennis n—d, and then I’m gonna get in the water. Now, what? N—d! Ain’t nobody nowhere, ain’t nobody nowhere,” said Michael Irvin laughingly in the video.

Coach Prime’s mansion in Texas is huge—over 5,000 acres—and it’s just 60 miles east of Dallas. He’s got everything there: a private football field, a basketball court, a tennis court, and an amazing pool area. Plus, there’s a private lake where he likes to fish every now and then. It’s definitely the ultimate luxury setup! But just so you know, Irvin’s visit wasn’t just for fun; he was actually there to check in on Coach Prime.

Michael Irvin’s real reason to visit Coach Prime

The video that Coach Prime posted on his Instagram was originally posted by Michael Irvin on his Instagram. In that video, he mentioned that his purpose for visiting Coach Prime was to make him laugh. Reports emerged earlier this week that the Buffs’ head coach left Boulder for his Texas home due to poor health. Coach Prime is recovering at his 5,000-acre ranch. Irvin showed up and sent a heartwarming message.

“My Bishop always said when your love ones are dealing with any difficult issues, you must find ways to make them laugh and CHANGE THIER FREQUENCY. I love you to life and FOREVER my brother @deionsanders 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️,” captioned Michael Irvin on the video he posted, which was reposted by Coach Prime later, thanking him.

The bond between the two legends is incredible, and Irvin is as hilarious as one can imagine. It is undoubtedly a sweet gesture that will give fresh energy to Coach Prime. Hopefully, Deion Sanders will regain his health and return to Boulder soon. We don’t know about the exact nature of his illness. Anyway, the head coach posted on X with a simple message dispelling the rumors by writing, “Everything is okay.”