You probably saw the tweet. Maybe even screenshot it and shoot it into the group chat with a ‘???’ or a full-on ‘NO WAY,’ cause we definitely did. Because when someone says Deion Sanders is stepping down from Colorado due to health issues, you stop scrolling. That’s not just any coach; that’s Coach Prime, that’s the show. And for a few hours, Buffs fans were on edge, wondering if the Deion Sanders era was done before it truly took off.

The rumor came from the account College Transfer Portal, which claimed, “Sources tell me that Coach Deion Sanders will step away from coaching the University of Colorado football team due to health-related reasons. Announcement set to be made at today’s press conference.” That’s it. No receipts, no clarification, just vibes and chaos. And that was enough for it to go viral, because when it comes to Coach Prime, everything does.

But then came the hammer. Corey Philip, Director of Player Personnel for Colorado, stepped in like a good teammate, shutting down a busted coverage. He posted just seven words: “A LIE DON’T CARE WHO TELL IT❗❗” That’s it. No tag, no source war, just a cold stiff-arm to the rumors. And suddenly, things got real quiet. If you’re reading this, you’re probably still refreshing Twitter, trying to figure out if Deion’s really walking away. Well, Corey just told you.

Now, look, everyone knows Coach Prime’s had his share of health struggles. He’s talked publicly about surgeries and missing toes and has even been so transparent as to say, “I had to make a will. That’s not easy at all, to think that you may not be here”. But being honest about your battles doesn’t mean you’re tapping out. In fact, it’s the opposite. Deion’s still with the program. Still preparing for press conferences. And still very much Colorado’s head coach. The only thing ‘stepping down’ today was a wild rumor, not the man himself.

So what do we take from this? First: don’t believe everything with the word “source” in it. Second: Corey Philip just became the MVP of Buffs Twitter. And third: Coach Prime isn’t going anywhere, not today, not like that. If anything’s getting announced, it’ll come straight from the man himself. Until then, believe the team. Believe the vision. And maybe next time someone tries to retire your coach on social media, ask them to bring a little more than a single tweet and a shaky claim.

Coach Prime quietly fought cancer—and won

Just a few days ago, Deion Sanders tweeted, “Back and Feeling Great!” At the time, it sounded like his usual upbeat energy, but now, fans know the deeper meaning behind those words. During a press conference today, Sanders revealed that he had been diagnosed with bladder cancer, a fight he kept private until now. He shared that the cancer has been removed and he is officially cancer-free.

In an emotional moment, Sanders explained that he didn’t even tell his sons about the diagnosis while they were preparing to make NFL rosters. His focus was on letting them chase their dreams without distraction. Throughout the process, his son Deion Sanders Jr. stayed by his side, providing support as his father battled through treatments and surgery.

No, on the other side of that battle, Coach Prime is not just back; he’s healthy and grateful. The news adds another layer to the resilience he’s shown through health scares in the past, including foot surgeries and blood clot issues. This time, it was cancer, and once again, he came out stronger.