The Colorado football coach, Deion Sanders, didn’t hold back when responding to comments made by Colorado State football coach Jay Norvell. The rivalry between the two teams, already intense, took a personal turn ahead of their Rocky Mountain Showdown game.
Jay Norvell had taken a shot at Deion Sanders and his team, saying some things that didn’t sit well with Sanders. The Colorado Buffaloes were already considered favorites by 22.5 points for the upcoming game, but now, after Sanders fired back, the rivalry has become deeply personal.
Deion Sanders responds to comments made from Colorado State HC Jay Norvell:
“It was just gonna be a good game, but they done messed around and made it … PERSONAL."
And away we go… 👀pic.twitter.com/5f96L1jBD2
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 14, 2023
Sanders addressed his team during practice, expressing his frustration with Norvell’s comments. He wondered why their rivals were talking about them when the Colorado team generally keeps to themselves, focusing on hard work and delivering results on game day.
But now, with the ammunition provided by their rivals, Sanders declared,
“They done messed around and made it personal!”: His team echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the personal nature of the upcoming match.
What was supposed to be a good, competitive game has now become a highly charged battle. Sanders thought the game was a big challenge, calling it the “Battle of Colorado.” But after Norvell’s words, it became personal.
The team got really excited and yelled, “It’s personal!” together, showing they’re all in and really want to win. This strong emotion and rivalry mean the Rocky Mountain Showdown will be a thrilling and competitive game.
