Scheder had similar things to say about Sanders’ tired demeanor and Colorado’s 28-16 loss to UCLA on Saturday.
In 60 minutes in the Rose Bowl, Sanders was sacked seven times, tackled 17 times, sacked 13 times and had countless back pressures.
The Buffaloes’ offense didn’t score a touchdown until late in the fourth quarter, but Sanders spent the night sliding or cowering under the weight of Bruins defenders.
Colorado managed just 25 rushing yards and 242 total yards, preventing running backs from doing what they do best: throw the ball down the field.
“I’m his dad, but I think we have the best quarterback in the country,” Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders said of Masterpiece, who was 27-of-43 for 217 yards.
“I don’t think any other quarterback would execute and beat him every week.”
What wasn’t clear at first was what Deion later revealed. Shedeur received an injection at halftime on Saturday to “stop the pain” from the shots he’s had in recent weeks.
Dion said he would give me a masterpiece.
It’s free for the next few days. Deion Sanders wouldn’t say what ailment Scheder suffered following Saturday’s game, but he lamented the quarterback’s poor defense.
“Overall, we don’t have the fight and the desire to do what we want to do,” Deion Sanders said of the injury-depleted offensive line.
“The network needs to improve.
It needs to be deep enough to achieve its goals.”
Colorado (and Masterpiece by extension) is one of the strongest teams in the country.
Heading into Saturday’s game, the Buffaloes allowed five sacks per game, ranking 132nd out of 133 teams in the country.
The trickle down effect of poor line play quickly caused the running game to decline, putting more pressure on Masterpiece to create magic in the backfield.
Sheder Sanders took responsibility for the inconsistencies in the attack and said, “It’s very frustrating because we need feedback to know what is being released and what is not being released.” “I just have to make quick decisions and get the ball out of my hands.”
Colorado’s offensive game plan against the Bruins seemed to prioritize Sanders’ quick throws over blocking receivers or screens.
But UCLA’s defense, one of the best in the country, quickly undermined the strategy.
When Colorado got into the game, the line play didn’t satisfy their desire to throw.
“It’s hard to control the ball, and now you’re one-dimensional, so we’ve got to figure it out,” Deion Sanders said.
“And when the team matches everything, it’s easy to maintain.
That’s who we are now.”
Despite a strong start by Colorado’s defense, led by two acrobatic interceptions from two-time All-Star Travis Hunter, the unit collapsed without safety Shiloh Sanders, who was sacked for a target and no offensive help from the defensive end.
Ball The Bruins put up 487 yards of offense and 14 points in the fourth quarter to get the score.
Deion, as usual, didn’t mince words about what Colorado needs to improve and compete at a higher level.
He said the Buffaloes need to get a better offensive line.
But when asked if he was aware of the Buffaloes’ six-game winning streak and one shutout, he gave the impression that he or the team (now 4-4 after a 3-0 start) are focused on it.
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“I don’t care if I don’t bowl,” Deion Sanders said.
“We’re trying to win.
Right now we’re inconsistent because we lack talent in certain positions,” he said.
Despite missing Colorado’s first bowl appearance since 2020, coach Prime, ever the showman, was still there after the game was over.
There were still smiles, jokes and bitter truths.
But as always, the message of long-term optimism remained.
“I want to win.
I’m used to winning,” Deion Sanders said.
“We will win.” \”Put on your seat belts and hang on.
We will win.”