Who becomes the star of Pac-12 Media Days with absence of Deion Sanders

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The Pac-12 Media Days will begin on Friday, though they’ll do so without one of the sport’s headline stars. Colorado coach Deion Sanders won’t make it as he undergoes a surgery.

Sanders announced the news in a statement released by the school on Wednesday. So who will be the new star of the show at Pac-12 Media Days?

“Caleb Williams, well he certainly would be the biggest standout, for sure,” On3’s Jesse Simonton said. “In terms of character, I don’t know. Does Jedd Fisch say anything funny? I don’t know. I don’t know if he’s going to move the needle.”

The Pac-12 Media Days attendees list has several excellent candidates to create some headlines, from Williams to Washington star Michael Penix Jr.

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Then there are the coaches.

Simonton joked that he’s seen some funny stuff out of Oregon coach Dan Lanning, though it probably wouldn’t be a laughing matter for Ducks fans.

“I’ve seen Dan Lanning puff a cigar and then have that same kid flip to another school a day later,” Simonton said of a recruiting mishap. “I don’t think they’re going to do that.”

Added On3’s Andy Staples:

“It would have been fun to hear from Deion, but we will probably get a YouTube video about his recuperation from surgery. And this gets him back in time for practice, so you’ve got to get done what you’ve got to get done. It is what it is.”

You can view the complete list of Pac-12 Media Days attendees below.