Ahead of the upcoming season opener, Georgia Tech’s Brent Key shared a message of support for Colorado’s Deion Sanders, who recently revealed he is recovering from bladder cancer. With just four weeks until Colorado hosts Georgia Tech, Key expressed his well wishes for “Coach Prime.”
This week, college football briefly shifted its focus off the field when Deion Sanders announced he had quietly battled and overcome bladder cancer. Now fully recovered, Sanders is preparing to resume his coaching duties as the Buffaloes gear up for fall camp. His announcement quickly garnered support from around the college football community, with fans, players, and coaches praising his transparency and resilience. The overwhelming response highlighted Sanders’ influence not only as a coach but also as a cultural icon.
At a press conference in Atlanta on Tuesday, Georgia Tech coach Brent Key spoke out with a message of empathy: “I wish him a full and speedy recovery,” Key said. “I admire the courage it takes to publicly talk about that and encourage others to get checked and tested. I’m sure it hits home for many people. I’m looking forward to facing him on the other sideline in a month. It’s great to see him push through it—his grit and toughness are exactly why his team plays the way they do.”
Sanders’ announcement included personal details of his health journey, including a 25-pound weight loss and surgery to remove his bladder. The NFL Hall of Famer explained that he chose to share his story to raise awareness and inspire others to take charge of their health.
Key’s remarks reflected not only professional respect but also a deep understanding of the physical and mental demands of coaching and the strength required to lead through such adversity.
Meanwhile, Colorado officially began its fall camp on Tuesday, marking Sanders’ first day back on the field. After weeks of conditioning, the Buffaloes looked energized and focused, as footage from Well Off Media showed players executing drills with intensity and enthusiasm.
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