Deion Sanders provides update on health problems after announcing Pac-12 Media Days absence

Deion Sanders will not be at Pac-12 Media Days in Las Vegas. The Colorado head coach likely would have stolen the show, being the first time big-time media members could speak to him. Instead, the Buffaloes will send defensive coordinator Charles Kelly to represent the program.

Reports trickled out about Sanders missing the event due to health problems. Sanders confirmed the news on Wednesday, sending a message out to let everyone know what was going on. He will be receiving two surgeries on Thursday and would not be in good enough condition to appear in Las Vegas on Friday.

“I apologize that I am not going to be at the Pac-12 Media Day,” Sanders said via ESPN. “I have to have another surgery tomorrow. A couple surgeries. One in my leg to remove the clots… I’m really dislocated on the bottom.”

Sanders also explained how further surgery if needed on his left foot, helping straighten out his toes.

Even with all of the problems, Coach Prime still believes in his ability to coach. His mobility may not be at its peak right now but Sanders is still confident in himself. Exactly the attitude he brought with him from Jackson State to Colorado is translating to his personal health as well.

“God got me,” Sanders said. “Thank you for your prayers. Thank you for your wishes. Thank you for everything. Let me tell you this. This is how the devil works. He thinks if he stops my mobility, he can stop my ability. He can’t do that. You can stop my mobility but that don’t stop my ability. My ability is God given. You cannot touch that. You can delay that but you cannot deny that.”

Sanders close out his statement by making a promise to the Colorado fans. By the time the season opener rolls around, he wants to be at the front of the line, leading his team onto the field against TCU. While Ralphie may not run, Sanders wants to be supportive during his first game as the Buffs’ head coach.

“I promise you,” Sanders began. “When we go to TCU, I’m running out in front of our team. I promise you that. We got great doctors on hand.”

Colorado will travel to Fort Worth on Sept. 2, already scheduled for Big Noon Kickoff on FOX. One of the more high-profile games in college football for Week 1, having Sanders back to full health will just add some more flavor.