Deion Sanders an emotional wreck after latest Travis Hunter news as Colorado Buffaloes head coach breaks down
Travis Hunter’s exclusion from a top prize final has DEION Sanders incensed.
Despite being one of the best cornerbacks and wide receivers, Travis Hunter was not nominated for any of the major positional honors.
Hunter was named a finalist for several of the major college football accolades, which were revealed on Tuesday.
The Bednarik, Biletnikoff, Maxwell, and Walter Camp awards all mentioned the anticipated first overall draft choice as a finalist.
Hunter is recognized as one of college football’s top defensive players by the Bednarik award.
He was ranked among the top three wide receivers in college football by the Biletnikoff award.
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Hunter was named one of college football’s top all-around players by the Maxwell Award.
The most exceptional college football player receives the Walter Camp award.
Hunter was not included as a finalist for the Thorpe award, despite being selected a finalist for those four outstanding accolades.
The top defensive back in college football receives that honor.
Sanders was incensed that his player was not receiving the credit he believed he was due after Hunter was not nominated.
Sanders remarked, “Travis can have my Thorpe Award,”
“Because he isn’t a nominee for the Jim Thorpe trophy if this isn’t the most ridiculous thing in college football.
“And he is I would say arguably but I don’t think it’s really an argument about this young man being the best defensive back in college football…”
On social media, college football supporters expressed their agreement with Sanders’ sentiment.
“He’s correct. One admirer remarked, “He has better stats than all of the finalists.”
“Agree with Coach Prime 100%,” stated another admirer.
College football top 25 rankings
The top 25 college football programs for Week 13 are listed below.
- Oregon (11-0)
- Ohio State (10-1)
- Texas (10-1)
- Penn State (10-1)
- Notre Dame (10-1)
- Miami (10-1)
- Georgia (9-2)
- Tennessee (9-2)
- SMU (10-1)
- Indiana (10-1)
- Boise State (10-1)
- Clemson (9-2)
- Alabama (8-3)
- Ole Miss (8-3)
- South Carolina (8-3)
- Arizona State (9-2)
- Tulane (9-2)
- Iowa State (9-2)
- BYU (9-2)
- Texas A&M (8-3)
- Missouri (8-3)
- UNLV (9-2)
- Illinois (8-3)
- Kansas State (8-3)
- Colorado (8-3)
Yes, that’s crazy, smh. A third fan remarked, “The only explanation is that they must not have wanted him to win every award.”
“Not a CU fan and even I think it’s ridiculous,” was the statement made by a fourth supporter.
According to a fifth supporter, “He will be drafted before these other guys,”
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Hunter will probably receive notice on draft night even if he may not be receiving a big prize.
In 2025, Hunter is anticipated to be selected first overall.
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