Jason Whitlock’ candid assessment of Colorado’s program and Deion Sanders’ involvement painted a skeptical picture. He labeled it a ‘recipe for chaos,’ setting a gloomy tone before Colorado’s game against Stanford. While the Buffaloes began explosively, their eventual collapse highlighted deeper issues in Deion Sanders’ leadership.
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In a podcast episode of Jason Whitlock’s podcast, Jason and Steve Kim didn’t hold back in their criticism of Coach Prime’s approach to football, dubbing it “pee-wee.” They singled out offensive coordinator Sean Lewis for facing the toughest job in college football, coach Deion Sanders’ son, Shedeur. The Colorado Buffaloes’ devastating loss in double overtime, surrendering a 29-0 halftime lead to Stanford, added weight to their critique.
Jason Whitlock and Steve Kim’s Critical Assessment of Deion Sanders’ Methods
Josan Whitlock, known for his controversial remarks, took a swipe at Deion Sanders and the Colorado program in a conversation with Steve Kim. He accused Coach Prime of prioritizing stats over a winning culture. “I’m looking at a very inexperienced Head Coach,” Jason said about Coach Prime. His critique also extended to Sanders’ son, Shedeur, who is aiming for the Heisman race.
Whitlock also criticized offensive coordinator Sean Lewis, whose role he labeled as one of the toughest in college football as he has to coach Deion’s son. Whitlock even dismissed the comparison between Shedeur and another renowned college quarterback as unfair and lazy. His commentary suggests a lack of confidence in the Colorado program and Coach Prime’s methods.
“I think Sean Lewis, the offensive coordinator at Colorado, probably has the toughest job in all of college football, He’s got to coach the coach’s kid at quarterback. A head coach of a team with his son at quarterback in major college football? This is a recipe for chaos and little league pee-wee football type stuff going on.” Whitlock said per Buffs Beat.
Despite the loss, Shedeur Sanders’ performance deserved a little credit. He recorded 400 yards and five touchdowns, but his second overtime interception opened the door for Stanford’s victory at Folsom Field. That being said, Shedeur is under scrutiny as a potential factor in the team’s downfall.
Whitlock Reckons Shedeur Sanders’ Playing Style Sparks Comparisons with Johnny Manziel
Whitlock’s comparison of Shedeur Sanders to Johnny Manziel prompted a new discussion. Jason Whitlock acknowledged that the comparison may not be entirely fair and could be seen as simplistic. He drew parallels between Shedeur’s playing style, particularly his celebratory moves, and aspects of Manziel’s approach. The former Ball State OL added:
“It comes off very Johnny Manziel-ish, and that did not go over well in the NFL. He’s in a protective bubble with his dad there. Their offensive line is not great but I’m not sure if it’s as bad as it’s being forced to look, because they could have established the running game.”
Whitlock questioned the severity of Colorado’s offensive line issues and whether they exaggerated the running game struggles. While Shedeur seeks guidance from Tom Brady and appears dedicated to an NFL future, there is no doubt that he still has a lot to learn to enjoy success consistently.
