IMPORTANT: Deion Sanders made KEY coaching changes after Colorado's down year

Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes shake up the offseason, launching a major overhaul of the coaching staff after a disappointing 3-9 season. With pressure mounting and questions swirling about recruiting and player development, Coach Prime made bold decisions—parting ways with five staffers and shifting roles for three others in a bid to reset the program’s culture and trajectory. Kevin Borba takes listeners behind the scenes, breaking down why offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur's departure was inevitable and how new hire Brennan Marion will revolutionize the offense with his Go Go system. He highlights Marshall Faulk’s exit, Brett Bartolone’s move to Nevada, and the rocky tenure of director of player personnel Corey Phillips—whose recruiting missteps led to prominent transfer drama. Other departures include assistant strength coach Brandon Reyes, plus new roles for Kevin Mathis and Andre Hart after defensive struggles. The conversation spotlights roster ripple effects—especially after losing early recruit Dolph McDonald and the potential implications for his brother Xavier. Kevin Borba analyzes Colorado’s wide receiver depth and questions whether a recruiting philosophy built on early commitments can withstand modern transfer trends. Finally, the podcast dives into Sanders’ controversial move to fine players for missed meetings and rule violations. Are programs crossing a legal line as NIL makes college athletes more like pros? Kevin Borba explores fan reaction, legal gray areas, and parallels to Georgia’s policies under Kirby Smart, forecasting a future where players edge closer than ever to true “employee” status. Will Coach Prime’s sweeping changes spark a Buffaloes turnaround—or unleash new challenges in college football's fast-changing landscape? 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!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.MazdaLike our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count.There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONFanDuelIf you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. 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.