Coach Prime’s Fight Reminds Us: Faith Doesn't Fold

You ever notice how life will humble you in ways you don’t see coming?

One minute you’re the most electric athlete to ever touch the field — the next, you’re fighting for circulation in your own legs.

That’s the story of Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders right now.

After Colorado’s 35-21 loss to TCU, Prime sat at the postgame podium — not in his usual swagged-out form, but visibly in pain. One shoe off, trying to keep it together. Then he dropped a line that hit everybody in the chest:

“I think I got more blood clots… I’m hurting like crazy. I got a doctor’s appointment on Monday to see what time it is.”

Bruh. That’s scary.

We’re talking about Prime Time. The same man who played in a World Series and a Super Bowl. The same dude who used to high-step from the 50-yard line and dance in the end zone like it was his birthright.

And now he’s battling health issues that just won’t let up.

This isn’t his first time dealing with it either. Back in 2021, while coaching at Jackson State, he had a similar issue. Doctors found blood clots in his leg, and it got so bad that they had to amputate two toes on his left foot.

Then in 2023, another surgery for more blood clots. This time, on the right leg.

And just this summer, Prime revealed he had bladder cancer and made the gut-wrenching decision to have his bladder completely removed to stop the cancer from spreading.

Man, that’s heavy.

For real, Prime’s life feels like a constant fourth quarter comeback — not on the field, but in the hospital. Every time you think he’s done, he somehow finds the strength to get up and fight again.

And that’s what makes Deion Sanders different.

See, most people fold when life hits like this. But Prime leans on faith. He’s not shy about his relationship with God, and you can tell that’s what keeps him grounded. Because let’s be honest, if this were anybody else, they’d probably tap out.

But not Prime.

This is the same man who tells his players daily, “Don’t let my confidence offend your insecurities.” And somehow, even through pain, he’s still walking that talk.

What I respect most is his transparency. Most celebrities — especially ex-athletes — hide their health problems.

Not Prime.

He’s been open about every battle, every surgery, every moment of doubt. Because he knows his story inspires others who are fighting their own.

At the end of the day, yeah, we love the Coach Prime show — the sunglasses, the swag, the quotes, the recruiting speeches — but right now, forget football. Forget records. Forget Colorado’s season.

This is about the man. The father. The believer. The fighter.

So whether you love or hate him, it’s time to lift him up. Because blood clots are no joke, and what he’s going through could happen to anybody.

If you believe in faith, healing, or just good vibes, send some his way.

Prayers up, Coach Prime.

We’re all rooting for you to win this battle too.