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Deion Sanders trying to make good on big promise to 99-year-old Colorado superfan

November 13, 2024

not very many college football The show has its passionate fans, like 99-year-old Peggy Coppom of the Colorado Buffaloes. And head coach Deion Sanders is looking for the ultimate way to show his appreciation to Miss Peggy.

miss peggy, life Colorado fan, I will be 100 years old next week.

“Everything,” Sanders said Tuesday when asked what her support for the football program meant to him.

Colorado Buffaloes fan Peggy Coppom during the first half of a game against the Washington State Cougars at the CU Events Center in December 2023. (Ron Chenoy/USA Today Sports)

“Miss Peggy, in her own wonderful and loving way, is giving us all hope,” he said. “She gives all of us joy, love and respect that cannot be expressed in words. Do you know how many decades we are apart? Yet we found each other. Thank God.”

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Mr. Sanders said his hope when he arrives in Colorado is to take Miss Peggy to a bowl game. With a 7-2 record this season, he moved the goalposts.

“She gives me so much energy every time I see her. You guys would have thought I was kidding. I was really keen to take Peggy to the bowl game. Now… We’re trying to take Peggy to the bowl game.” of game. Yes, it was a bowl game. Well, that is of game. ”

Colorado Buffaloes head coach shakes fan Peggy Coppom's hand before the start of the spring game at Folsom on April 22, 2023. (Ron Chenoy/USA Today Sports)

Deion Sanders said he would tell NFL team son Shedeur Sanders he wouldn't play if it wasn't a fit for him.

Colorado's performance this season has established it as a favorite, but its aspirations for a Big 12 title have gradually evolved into something bigger.

This weekend's match Utah game That will be another test. The hungry Utes are looking to bounce back after losing five straight, including a heartbreaking loss to the undefeated BYU Cougars on Saturday.