Denver Post columnist explains root of describing Deion Sanders as 'false prophet,' 'Bruce Lee of BS'

Nearly 24 hours before Colorado faces North Dakota State in the season opener, the biggest story in Boulder has nothing to do with the game. Deion Sanders and the Buffaloes made headlines by publicly announcing they would not be accepting questions from Denver Post columnist Sean Keeler. They claim “personal attacks” have been made by Keeler, specifically describing Sanders as a “false prophet” and the “Bruce Lee of BS.”

Keeler had an opportunity to explain the root of the terms he used to describe Sanders, saying they stem from media tours the head coach did following the 2023 season. Colorado finished 4-8 after starting the year 3-0, losing eight of nine. Even so, Sanders claimed they would be worthy of making the College Football Playoff in 2024.

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“All of that was strictly in response to what Deion put out publicly on his media tours in November and December and January,” Keeler said Wednesday while appearing on The Paul Finebaum Show. “None of that is to get between a man and his faith or a man and his family. I know where the belt is. I know somebody would say after seeing me on TV, I couldn’t find mine. I do, I know where the belt is. And I know what shots are beneath that.”

Keeler went on to say none of the references were meant in a personal attack on Deion. He even revealed himself as the son of a priest, claiming he would never attack somebody’s faith.

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“I can see the interpretation they’re in but I can assure you, none of those are personal, none of those are attacking anyone’s faith. I’m the son of a priest, Paul. Am I going to go there? I don’t think I’m going to go there. I think people who know me know I’m not going to go there and know the context in which that was said.”

There have been multiple columns written about Colorado by Keeler since being banned from asking Sanders questions. His latest came on Wednesday morning, laying out the five keys to success heading into the 2024 season.

Sanders and Colorado were able to give their side of the story with a statement, saying: “After a series of sustained, personal attacks on the football program and specifically Coach Prime, the CU Athletic Department in conjunction with the football program, have decided not to take questions from Denver Post columnist Sean Keeler at football-related events.”

Finebaum provided Keeler the opportunity to provide his thoughts on the matter.