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Deion Sanders is in the thick of things at Boulder! Top prospects are swarming over the Buffaloes‘ campus for their final visits this June. It’s not just the 5-star quarterback, Julian Lewis, who’s grabbing headlines. Standout offensive lineman Chauncey Gooden and receiver Quanell X Farrakhan Jr., both 4-star recruits, are also on the guest list.

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With the pressure on to land these coveted players, Deion Sanders has a personal method to de-stress and connect — music. After all, Prime Time was a successful rapper in the 1990s, and who better to express themselves through some lyrics and rhythm?

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On June 23, just after the big recruiting weekend, Deion Sanders posted a classic soul track on Instagram. The smooth sounds of Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes’ “I miss you on Soul Train” filled the air, with lyrics like “I miss you baby, I swear I do.” Fans speculated he was missing someone special, maybe his ex, Tracey Edmonds.

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But Deion himself cleared the air with a lengthy caption. He explained: “It’s something about these classics. This 1 goes out to all the RECRUITS that’s on our radar, that’s been on visits, that’s trying to make the best decision for themselves, that our staff has identified as a baller, impact player & future game changer. #CoachPrime Lololololol.”

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Deion is attempting to demonstrate his dedication to his players’ futures. It’s not only using gimmicky tactics like naming burgers after recruits. The Buffaloes are showing their significance in a manner that deeply connects. Right before the big recruitment day, they dropped hints about something special.

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Deion Sanders woos recruits with offers and clear expectations

Deion Sanders is going all out to impress his top recruits, who are currently visiting Boulder. Deion’s assistant coaches, Andre Hart and Michael Pollock, revealed Coach Prime’s big plan on “The Whistle Podcast.”

While discussing the Buffaloes’ exciting future, the coaches revealed Deion’s intention to award scholarships to two rising Buffs stars. “We can’t mention names yet,” said Coach Pollock, referring to NCAA rules, “but we have a couple of guys come to camp this year that have earned some offer from us.” This scholarship opportunity seems to be a clear message to Julian Lewis and other recruits that talented players can shine and be rewarded at the University of Colorado Boulder.

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Pollock went even further, emphasizing that Deion and the university have no problem supporting players facing financial hardships. However, the expectation is clear – Deion and his team want players who will return the favor with outstanding on-field performance. Thus, Deion showcases his willingness to help financially while setting clear expectations for recruits during their June visits. While wishing them to make the “best decision for themselves,” Coach Prime subtly suggests that joining the Buffaloes family might be the best decision.

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Jenifer Martin is a college football writer for EssentiallySports. Her coverage is focused on the latest developments in college football, including the transfer portal phenomenon and its impact on team dynamics. Before joining ES, she was a part of a prominent media outlet as a fitness and sportainment writer. It is her fandom for Coach Prime that got her into NFL. She is a die hard admirer of the positivity Deion Sanders has instilled in Boulder and the Buffaloes. When not following the latest football trends, you can find Jenifer lost in the latest movie or TV series.

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