OMG: College Football Insider in DISBELIEF About Warren Sapp's Comments on Texas Recruits

Has Warren Sapp just set Colorado’s recruiting efforts in Texas ablaze? Kevin Borba and Brian Smith dive into the fallout after Sapp viral “Texas is fake football” comment—dropped just days after offering a Texas star running back. Is the bridge to the Lone Star State scorched beyond repair? Brian Smith shares firsthand how sensitive and interconnected Texas high school coaches are, and why the Buffs' staff may face a major uphill battle rebuilding trust. Plus, the coaching staff’s social media savvy (or lack thereof) becomes free ammo for negative recruiters as Colorado attempts to reinvent its recruiting under Deion Sanders. Can new offensive coordinator Brennan Marion salvage relationships and keep the pipeline open? Then, Kevin Borba and Brian Smith go inside the portal: With the Buffaloes needing a major overhaul in both trenches, can they land a cornerstone offensive tackle like Talik Lockett? Should they chase splashy Power 5 cast-offs or build their roster through proven Group of Five grinders? The hosts break down portal strategy, roster development, and why Colorado can’t afford another batch of transfers who “just don’t care.” Finally, they discuss key departures—Jaheim Otis, Noah King, Montrez Walker, and TJ Branch—assessing which losses matter and what it means for the Buffs’ depth and future plans. Locked On Buffs gets real about Colorado’s risky recruiting strategy, the need for damage control and culture change, and what it’ll take for the Buffs to make noise (for the right reasons) this offseason. Can Coach Prime’s star power and vision keep Colorado’s rebuild on track, or is the Texas recruiting bridge burned for good? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/locked-on-buffs Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #Colorado #DeionSanders #ColoradoBuffs #collegefootball Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Omaha Steaks Save big on unforgettable gifts with Omaha Steaks. Visit https://OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off site-wide and an extra 20% off select favorites during their Cyber Sale. And for an additional $35 off, use promo code COLLEGE at checkout. Wayfair Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Rocket Money Take control of your finances and cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money. Go to https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON today. Aura Frames For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting https://AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code COLLEGE at checkout. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.