Deion Sanders Says He Had Much Bigger Offers Than Colorado But Went For This One Reason... 

Best quote by Sanders … “oceans cover 2/3 of the earth…I cover the rest”. Legend.

Him not smoking or drinking makes a lot of sense. Extreme discipline

Deion's brief aside about his two dads and their drinking and self-destruction, really made me think about a lot of aspects of my youth. I came here to hear Coach Prime talk about football and coaching, and he made me feel like I was on a therapist's couch. The man is an absolute legend, and the greatest promo guy in the history of the four major American sports.

Had an uncle that used to go down to Spring Training to watch his nephew who was in the Reds system. Mr. Sanders would come and sit and eat breakfast with him a couple days each of those years. He always remembered his name each year. My uncle just loved him. Truly an odd couple. Cracked me up hearing about this. Wish him the best.

Its nice to see a man that can express himself intelligently without the use of profanity. Class act, and good example to kids.

This guy is an example of “Don’t confuse my confidence for arrogance”. He makes it look good too.👏🏽

Coach Prime got me feeling like I could run through a brick wall!! All seriousness this dude is the real deal! Old school is fixing to prevail!

Prime is really that guy. So much swagger. You already know he’s the type of guy that when he walks in the room everyone shuts up and looks at him to see what he does.

30:38 When he shared the type of kids he looks for to play offensive line and defensive line that was some serious wisdom. He looks for kids from a 2 parent home for the offensive line because they are more stable and use to having a father which means they are likely to listen to a man tell them what to do and follow instructions. But for the defensive line he wants kids from the hood and trailer park who have that dog in them and are coming for you. Any of you coaches out there listening let that sink in. 🏈🔥

I actually witnesssed Prime in his playing days at a night club in San Diego and the man drank nothing but water and was really laid back as everyone gawked at him. Totally not what we expected from Prime Time. Beautiful

I LOVE IT! At the end when he was talking about positions Coach Prime said he wants offensive lineman from two parent families because ‘..they don’t trip when it doesn’t go right. ..’. From my limited coaching at hs experience the OL group is the most stable personality group on the field. They really understand what it takes to take care of each other and the team. Years later I even tell parents who have girls to look for males /men /mates who have the OL personality. Because that’s the one group that has learned how to die to self and do what’s best for the team, never getting appreciated for their work, never calling it quits and coming off the field. Those are the kind of men that need to become praised in sports and in society!

Man this has me rooting so hard for Colorado. What a great interview.

I've watched several interviews with Coach Prime. This one here, phenomenal. He gives you the same person in every interview. Out of all the ones I've watched, this one was the best. My favorite quote from Coach Prime, " Don't let my confidence offend your insecurities." That is real talk right there.

Man of GOD. NFL goat. Solid MLB player. Successful sports commentator. Successful College coach so far. I mean I got so much respect for this man.

Coach Prime and Colorado need to bring Pat McAfee Show to boulder for 1st home game!! I love his support and energy for Coach Prime

“Kids want the **it but they ain’t **it” An entire generation’s culture summed up in

Coach Prime is legit. The entire country is a Colorado fan now just because of him. The charisma and wisdom this man has is just unbelievable.

25:58 until the end is absolute gold. I’ll be rooting for Colorado this year!

This might be the greatest interview on this show. Ever.

Pat is what sports needed so badly. Off the cuff, no trick shots...just delivering for the people.

I truly hope Pat and Coach Prime can make this a regular thing. At least twice a month. The mutual respect and 100 authenticity of them both makes for great viewing. ❤

If most of us had a man in our lives like coach prime we would be in much better places

How do you not like Deion Sanders? The man is a national treasure.

You could sit and listen to him talk all day long and never get bored!! Legend!!

A 2 parent household guy that understands family on the O-Line and a single parent kid that wants to hunt on the D-Line. Man that was a sweet breakdown!

Literally could have watched this segment for 24 hours and wouldn’t be able to stop until it ends !!!

“I was gathering my father.” Serious life lessons and experience. “I’m trying.” Gaining more respect for Deion every time he speaks.

If I’m a parent of a 4-5 star athlete. I’d be HEAVILY encouraging them to go play for Prime. Even if they had bigger “better” schools offering. Because of the character and discipline this man instills.

Much respect to Coach Prime and the host. Great interview!! Being 100% is Winning!!!

I love coming back to this interview with Prime and Pat buying in way before anyone else. 🍻

Please you guys gotta have a prime time mondays for the people we all need to hear this man as much as possible

Meet Prime in 2000 in Ft.Myers Fl while doing some construction work in a gated community. He was actually fishing as was I, on my lunch break and he was just as down to earth and motivational without the cameras as he is with them on him. Best of health Prime

Prime one of the most genuine good dudes of all time… he’s just brutally honest which can sometimes put people off if they’re soft

After watching the series and this interview My girlfriend asked "ok who is this Prime dude. He is so full of himself" I showed his career highlight video. Her next words "He is just speaking the truth."

I could listen to this man talk all day long. His knowledge of the game, of life inspire me and hit home. My father was the exact same way. Accountability and responsibility. I love you, Prime

What an amazing interview. Thanks for this excellent content. Rooting for Prime all day long.

Coach Prime is just a phenomenal human being. I’m a life long die hard Tennessee Vols fan and always will be but I’ll low key be Colorado fan next year lol

I want this conversation to go so so much longer I can’t Imagine being apart of the conversation…. Shortest 30 min of Pat and everyone’s life. I’ll genuinely pray we get this again 💜🙏

One of the best real talk sessions with Coach Prime! Great job fellas and thanks for bring the Legend to the show!

being a Colorado native had two of my brothers, go to CU. This what Boulder needed. It’s a beautiful campus and all we was miss was a good football team.

“It’s gonna smell like Dolce.”-Coach Prime.= Best Quote!

Not many people I would set the time aside to make sure I listen/watch every second. Prime is definitely one of them!

Coach Prime could win on energy and charism alone but when you really digest the things he says it’s jaw dropping how wise and intelligent he is.

They say don’t meet your heroes, but Coach Prime was my first favorite player, the reason I love football, and man he more than lives up to the legend.

As a Reds fan growing up, I was a big fan of Prime when he played for the Reds. In the back of the mind, I always said it would be cool if he played for the Bengals, but figured because we sucked so hard, he wouldn't be interested in that. Now I find out through this interview that he wanted to play for the Bengals, and they were like "nah". That's why the 90s were considered the lost decade for the Bungles.

man, I'm ready to go through a wall for CP. he's the kind of father, leader for every house, community, country needs. that man is a treasure.

Wow. Coach Prime. Return of the Buffs. Loved his game. Love his attitude. Seen Prime play baseball in Denver during Rockies first season. Phenomenal.

How could you not love and admire this guy? So much deeper of a human being than just an amazing athlete.

As a longtime Seminoles fan I hear a lot of Bobby Bowden coming out in Deion especially as he relates to recruiting and the importance of the family. Absolutely stellar interview.

Prime is why I started playing football - specifically, his positions of corner and wideout - in high school. I think it's great that he's coaching, and kudos to his son Deion Jr. for his video work, giving us behind the scenes what goes on in Prime's day-to-day life.

Big props for Pat to show the love Deion deserves !!! He should be all over big media, what an example for all former players and human beings in general !!! 👏

Damn can’t believe Prime wanted to play for the Bengals at one point of his career. To think they didn’t even wanna hear him out

Welcome to Colorado Coach Prime! As a long suffering Buff we are ecstatic to have you. We know it is going to be only 3-5 years. However, ask Peyton Manning, you come here you don't leave. I have been following you for a couple of years now. Love what you do with kids. It is OBVIOUS you do this for the kids. God bless and once again WELCOME!

No matter how this turns out it is undeniable a coach with these philosophies and ideologies will create some amazing young men and in return probably will be an overall good football team. Im excited to see what coach prime can do with Colorado

I came out of this interview with infinitely more respect for Deion as a coach. I wasn't against him, or necessarily doubted him, I just didn't know much about his approach to coaching or ideologies. I'm not sure how much success he will have at Colorado, but I'm now confident it will be as much as is possible there at this time. Can't wait to see how the future works out for Prime.

Can't wait to watch him in Colorado! Let's go Prime and Team!! 💯🤙🥇

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS INTERVIEW!!!!!!!! If Coach Prime doesn't motivate you, you may not have a pulse.

20:30. as a Bengals fan that hurt my soul. i heard the same stories about him leaving the kids tickets all the time at the Reds games.

One thing that resonated with me is when Mr. Sanders said that "You do what you love doing and the money seems to follow you." As with building your own business or even a relationship or marriage, you build it because you love what you're building and the money will follow. Don't focus on the money...Don't focus on yourself but focus on what you love and build it to your best ability and the money will come! I love that!

Awesome interview. Zero toxic. They knew they were in the presence of a Goat.. amazing human being.. best podcast like always boys...

One of the most legendary interviews you guys have ever had.

@11:00 when Deion says "the daddies will passify them and not tell you the truth about the little Johnnies" I couldn't help but think of Johnny Manziel. 😂

LOVE PRIME TIME SANDERS! He's gotta be on the show more often! Great personality, one of the GOATs, keep bringing on Deion! 🙌

Unreal that he hasn’t ever drank or smoked…Respect 👊🏼

As a 38 year old man its such a kick to me that I can still find mentors, men and women to learn from. Coach prime is a leader and I'm grateful he's using his platform.

Prime calling it barstools had me rolling 😂 (he’s worked with the for 2 yrs)

Now THAT Was An AMAZING Interview!! 👍🏾👍🏾

This is probably one of the best interviews ever seen on RU-vid. The realness and even the foul language from the host is refreshing and everything Coach Prime spoke out of his mouth was spot on from and educational standpoint as well as a coaching and recruiting standpoint and it was great to hear his perspective of his baseball career and of course the quotes!

Deion is the man. Makes me rethink certain things. ❤

Prime has me wanting to suit up.

I'm rooting for his success. It was awesome when he was a Cincinnati Red. I actually went to games back then.

You can see the admiration on Pat and AJs face. So awesome to see

U know the big networks be sick when they see Pat pulling off big time interviews like this. Then they’re gonna play cuts of this on their network just for some segment talk lmao

Great interview Pat and the boys. Please keep doing what you all are doing

This was the best interview I've seen on this show. Lights out!!!! 👌

“kids ain’t no different!! they the same ol kids!! coaches have changed!!” 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 coach prime is a truth teller! hope we really listen to this man we gotta be better for the youth

I was raised in LA and a USC fan and I don’t love college sports but as a colorado resident and Longmont being my birth city I am all aboard the CU buffs bandwagon

Colorado is so happy to welcome Prime Time to our state. Can’t wait to see what he accomplishes.

Thanks The Pat McAfee show CREW! For always bringing us great interviews!

One of the greats to ever play. Now bringing that same swagger and energy to coaching. The kids are lucky to have a coach like Prime

Pat McAfee you are a hell of an interviewer. Love thus channel and to see one of my role models being interviewed was awesome! 👏🏽

Pats face when Prime shot down WVU was golden lmao

If he stays his full 5 year contract, CU wins 2 national championships. He has an amazing staff that he delegates to. He already has a great roster. And man you see those mountains, 300 days of sunshine, Folsom Field, the brand new practice facilities … what recruit wouldn’t want to go to CU?

I love the honesty from Deion where he admits he was "Okay at Baseball". And although he was okay at Baseball arguably good, in 1992 in the World Series, Deion Sanders was arguably the best player in the World Series, and if the Braves won, he likely would have been named the MVP of the World Series.

Straight facts Coach Prime. Old school OJ broke all color barriers. Like you said "he was just Juice"

Paid my season ticket deposit the minute I heard it was for real. More excited for CU football now than I have been for decades.

Coach Prime for President!!! I miss the days of this type of integrity. You have to search for it now. He is the real deal and an outstanding example for our youth and adults alike. Love you coach and everything you stand for.

Colorado is gonna be a big time program with Coach Prime and his philosophy. I'm excited to see how this plays out! He's perfect for this type of work.

Coach Prime is an icon. 🙏

Only the Bengals with PrimeTime actually WANTING to play for them, would not even return the call. For as great a pioneer as Paul Brown was, his son is easily the most inept owner in the NFL and one of in all sports.

I love how yall actually let your guest talk and ask near perfect questions. Dope watch!

Amazing interview! 24:26 is real talk and so impactful...

Man..Pat is so good at his job. All power to him.

Coach Prime…great player, great coach, and a great man. Wonderful interview, Pat. Thanks for that.

"I was OK at baseball" 1992 World Series with the Braves: 8 for 15, .533 batting average, 1 RBI, 4 runs scored; 5 stolen bases in four games. All while covering the whole damn outfield on defense. Likely MVP if the Braves win the Series. Man I'd love to be 'OK' at something the way Deion was 'OK' at baseball.

I have to admit that I never bought into his theatrics and over-the-top persona and all of that but listening to him makes me believe. He is a rare talent and gift. I love that he cares and pushes for excellence and is always giving back.

I wish Deion the best, it sounds like he has a good recipe for coaching these kids and getting them ready for life.

it would be so electric to have prime as a coach or mentor in any aspect. im glad he is giving back to many young people by being a great man and leader

My nephew went to school at Trinity Christian in Dallas when Shedeur played there, he was one of his offensive linemen (Starter). I watched a game when I was visiting Dallas and I can tell you, Deion is the real deal, he don't play. He's got his name, brand and legacy on the line - the man don't know how to fail. I see Colorado taking the Pac-12 the first season! Yeah, I said it. It's not about skin color, ethnicity or background. It's all about heart and desire.

Deion makes cocky look so good. Coach Prime we are darn sure gonna follow you.