Deion Sanders is making it crystal clear: if you're part of the Colorado Buffaloes, you're all in-or you're out. In his latest move to reinforce unity and commitment inside the program, Sanders has reportedly laid down a new rule-no gear from former teams allowed inside Colorado’s facilities. It’s a simple directive with a powerful message: the Buffaloes come first, and the past stays in the past.
This isn’t just about fashion choices. It’s part of a larger cultural reset Sanders has been orchestrating since arriving in Boulder.
With Colorado undergoing one of the most dramatic roster overhauls in recent memory-thanks in large part to the transfer portal-Sanders is setting a tone. Dozens of new players have come through the doors over the last two seasons, and Sanders is laser-focused on building a team identity that goes beyond just talent.
He’s preaching buy-in, accountability, and a collective mindset.
“Don’t wear your old team’s gear in this facility,” Sanders told his players. It’s not about disrespecting where they came from-it’s about embracing where they are now.
For a program trying to rebuild from the ground up, these kinds of symbolic actions matter. They help establish boundaries, expectations, and-most importantly-a sense of belonging.
Naturally, the move has sparked debate. Some fans see it as a necessary step in creating cohesion among a roster full of transfers.
Others view it as overly rigid. But if there’s one thing we’ve learned about Coach Prime, it’s that he’s not afraid to make bold decisions in the name of culture.
Since taking over, he’s made it clear that playing for Colorado isn’t just a pit stop-it’s a commitment.
And that commitment was tested recently when Jordan Seaton, one of the program’s high-profile players, entered the transfer portal and left the team. The departure raised eyebrows, and Sanders didn’t stay silent. He took to social media with a message that, while not naming Seaton directly, left little doubt about its intended target.
“Stop allowing a FOOL to FOOL you into FOOLISHNESS!” Sanders wrote.
“A fool oftentimes gets lonely so they do something to attract another person into their foolishness. Don’t FALL for it.
Identify the situation & stay Positive. Don’t get FOOLED by a FOOL.”
It was classic Coach Prime-cryptic, pointed, and hard to ignore. Whether you see it as a jab or just another piece of Coach Prime’s locker room philosophy, it underscores his approach: he’s not here to sugarcoat things. He wants players who are mentally locked in, emotionally invested, and fully on board with what he’s building.
At the heart of all this is Sanders’ belief in a program-first mentality. He’s trying to create something sustainable, something that lasts beyond a single recruiting cycle. And to do that, he’s demanding more than just talent-he’s demanding identity, loyalty, and unity.
In a college football landscape increasingly defined by movement and short-term stops, Sanders is trying to flip the script. He’s telling his players: once you’re here, you’re a Buff. And that means something.