Deion Sanders’ Colorado team lost to Stanford on Friday night after blowing a sizable halftime lead.
The situation didn’t get much better on Saturday night, when Sanders and the Buffaloes were made fun of on “Saturday Night Live’s” Weekend Update. Kenan Thompson played the head coach, who is renowned for his confidence in any situation.
Thompson’s portrayal of Sanders commented, “Wasn’t that crazy. We were up 29-0 at the half, so I went home and fell asleep.
Colorado had a 29-point lead at halftime, but they lost after Stanford scored on eight straight possessions.
As shocked as anyone, I awoke this morning.
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Colin Jost of “Weekend Update” mentioned another subject: Sanders is in his first year at Colorado after three seasons at Jackson State.
In reference to his relocation to Colorado, Thompson’s Sanders said, “God called me to Jackson State.
He also called me again and said, ‘My bad.
‘”.
In a sketch for Saturday Night Live, Kenan Thompson mocks Deion Sanders.
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Deion Sanders is mocked by Kenan Thompson in a Saturday Night Live skit.
A clip from Sanders’ 1995 appearance as a musical guest was also featured in the segment.
Following a 3-0 start that included victories over TCU, Nebraska, and Colorado State, Sanders’ fortunes at Colorado have taken a significant hit.
Since then, the Buffaloes have dropped three out of their last four games.
Their double-overtime loss to Stanford, which dropped them to 4-3, marked their first to an unranked foe.
Following Colorado’s dramatic loss to Stanford from behind, an SNL skit was made about Deion Sanders.
After Colorado’s comeback loss to Stanford, Deion Sanders was the focus of an SNL skit.
Sanders said after the game, “This is a little difficult for me, and I’m trying my best. I appreciate your patience.”.
And because this is so difficult for me, I’d like to thank everyone for their kindness.
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After his team took a sizable lead at the half, Sanders said he was “truly upset” and “truly disturbed” by its lack of vigilance.