Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders has stirred controversy with his recent comments regarding Texas high school football players.
Sanders, son of NFL legend Deion Sanders, took a shot at 6A Texas high school football players during a discussion, sparking a debate among football enthusiasts.
In his statement, Sanders highlighted his experience coming from a small private school and expressed his surprise at the absence of certain players who attended larger Texas schools.
“So at the end of the day, I dealt with a lot of negativity, a lot of hate, a lot of everything I did dealt with already, year after year,” Sanders stated.
“I came from a small private school. All the other kids were going to big power five, and they went to big six Texas six schools and stuff. I don’t see those same kids around. I don’t see them.”
#Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders taking a shot at 6A Texas High School Football players wasn't something I expected. #txhsfb pic.twitter.com/N0hGmWcKoU
— Blake Munroe (@BlakeMunroeOTF) March 25, 2024
Sanders’ comments have ignited a discussion about the dynamics of high school football, particularly in Texas, where the sport is deeply ingrained in the culture.
Some have interpreted Sanders’ remarks as dismissive or derogatory towards Texas high school football players, while others have defended his right to express his perspective.
It remains to be seen how Sanders’ comments will be received and whether they will have any lasting impact on the discourse surrounding high school football.
Nonetheless, his words have sparked a dialogue that reflects the complexity and nuances of the sport at the grassroots level.
