The Kansas Jayhawks troubled Sheduar Sanders all day, but the star quarterback was particularly exceptional, allowing one hit.
In the second half, Sanders expanded to his left before throwing a pass.
Immediately after Sanders released the ball, Kansas' Dean Miller hit him below the knee, causing the quarterback to fall backwards as he touched the field.
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Colorado quarterback Shedur Sanders plays against the Kansas Jayhawks at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Nick Tre Smith-Imagine Images)
Mr. Sanders was not satisfied.
“I don't know how that's legal overall. I understand that. It is what it is. There are some plays like that, but…yeah,” he said in the postgame press conference. Ta.
Sanders wasn't the only one to voice his opinion about the hit. Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III wasn't thrilled either.
Colorado quarterback Shedur Sanders passes during the Kansas State game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Nick Tre Smith-Imagine Images)
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“At any level of football, this is a slow and dirty blow for Shedule Sanders. There is no room for this in the game.” griffin said.
Another X user wrote“If Shedua's cleats had fallen to the ground, it could have been a life-changing injury.”
Add Warren Sharp“How is this not manhandling the passer??? It's a dirty play to take out Shedule Sanders' knee.”
Miller is listed at 235 pounds and 3 inches taller than the 215-pound quarterback.
Saunders himself was not so innocent late in the game when he shoved the referee from behind after a scrum between players from both teams.
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedule Sanders looks to pass the ball against the Kansas Jayhawks at Arrowhead Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
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Colorado will need a home win. oklahoma And to qualify for the Big 12 title game, there is a combination of losses at Iowa State (home vs. Kansas State), Arizona State (at Arizona) and BYU (home vs. Houston).
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