Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders Apologizes To BYU For Derogatory Chants

PROVO, Utah – Colorado head football coach Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders issued an apology to BYU for Saturday’s chants by Colorado fans.

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“On behalf of CU, on behalf of our athletic department, we would like to apologize to our opponents from a week ago for whatever derogatory statements were made by our fans,” said Deion Sanders on Tuesday to close out his weekly press conference.

“That’s not indicative of who we are. Our student body, our kids, are phenomenal. So, don’t indict us just based on a group of young kids that were probably intoxicated and high simultaneously. … But BYU, we love you, we appreciate you, and we support you. God bless.”

The chants on Saturday night started with Colorado students saying, “(Expletive) BYU!” Then, later in the game, chants of “(Expletive) the Mormons” emerged from Colorado’s student section inside Folsom Field.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sponsors Brigham Young University.

BYU won the game, 24-21, to improve to 4-0 overall on the season. It was the Cougars’ first trip to Boulder in 44 years, and the first matchup as Big 12 Conference foes in the regular season.

The University of Colorado Boulder condemned the chants and referred students and fans to their Fan Code of Conduct.

Big 12 issued a fine to the University of Colorado Boulder

Big 12 Conference issued a $50,000 fine to Colorado on Tuesday for violating the Big 12’s Principles and Standards of Sportsmanship policies.

“Hateful and discriminatory language has no home in the Big 12 Conference. While we appreciate Colorado apologizing for the chants that occurred in the stands during Saturday’s game, the Big 12 maintains zero tolerance for such behavior. Colorado will receive a $50,000 fine in accordance with our Conference policies,” wrote Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark in a statement on Tuesday.

Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for sports.ksl.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio.

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