Back to Basics for Shilo Sanders
After a disappointing return to the field, Colorado free safety Shilo Sanders is refocusing on the fundamentals. In his first game back from a broken forearm, Sanders had a tough outing against No. 17 Kansas State, which his coach and father, Deion Sanders, didn’t hesitate to point out.
A Blunt Critique
Deion Sanders minced no words when evaluating his son’s performance: “I thought he played horrible. I thought he was rusty.” Shilo Sanders couldn’t argue with the assessment, acknowledging that he had a lot to work on after missing several tackles and allowing big plays.
Learning from Mistakes
With 10 tackles in the loss, Sanders knows he can do better. He’s taking responsibility for his mistakes and is committed to improving his technique. “I know I’m good at football. I know I’ve been doing this for a long time,” he said. “One game, I’m not going to let everybody (say), ‘Oh, you’re trash. You can’t do this. You can’t do that.’”
Overcoming Adversity
Sanders’ injury forced him to miss three games, during which time Carter Stoutmire started in his place alongside Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig. The Buffaloes won three straight games, but Sanders’ return was met with a loss. “You work to get back, then you get back, and you have the worst game of your life, man, it’s really disappointing for me,” he said.
Moving Forward
Despite the setbacks, Sanders remains confident in his abilities. He knows that as the free safety, he has a critical role to play in the team’s success. “I can’t be going out there, not on my game. I’m the Ziploc of the defense,” he said. “I need to be even more locked in.”
A Fresh Start
As the Buffaloes prepare to face Arizona this weekend, Sanders is looking to put the past behind him. With a 4-2 record, the team is off to a strong start, but Sanders knows they can’t afford to let up. “We’ve got to keep going with it. We can’t just quit now,” he said. “I can’t just quit now, just because I had the worst game of my life.”
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