From New York Post · · 1m 10s
Deion Sanders explains his tongues moment
Colorado's coach clarifies the spiritual practice that went viral after his team's dominant win.
In brief
Colorado's coach clarifies the spiritual practice that went viral after his team's dominant win. Deion Sanders uses prayer in the spirit to calm himself down before high-pressure situations, not as a gimmick or performance. Originally reported by New York Post.
Coach goes viral mid-presser
Deion Sanders spoke roughly 10 unintelligible words at the start of his postgame press conference after Colorado's 52-21 win over Weber State, sparking confusion and social media speculation.
He was upset with his team
Despite the blowout victory, Sanders had just finished addressing his players and was still frustrated with how they performed on the field.
Prayer helped him reset
Sanders explained he uses prayer in the spirit to calm down before speaking with reporters. It's a genuine spiritual practice, not a planned performance or gimmick.
“I had just come from addressing the team, and I lit them up, so I had to calm down.”
He's done this before
Sanders has used this prayer method throughout his life, including before surgery and in other high-pressure situations. He's not shy about his faith.
“I love the Lord with all my heart, and I'm not scared to speak it in front of anybody, anywhere, at any time.”
Colorado off to strong start
The Buffaloes are two and zero after opening with a 14-13 win over Georgia Tech. Sanders is in his fourth year rebuilding the program after last season's 3-9 record.
The bottom line
Deion Sanders uses prayer in the spirit to calm himself down before high-pressure situations, not as a gimmick or performance.
