Deion Sanders seeks changes to Colorado's spring football game

Colorado's head football coach, Deion Sanders, aims to make the school's Black and Gold spring game more significant. He has expressed interest in creating a larger spectacle, but challenges remain due to NCAA rules. USA Today reporter Mike Freeman acknowledges that while Sanders' idea is intriguing, it faces obstacles. He believes the NCAA will be slow to act on such a major shift in offseason protocols. Freeman described the discussions as "just talk," noting that they may not lead to any real changes. Sanders had proposed a spring game matchup with North Carolina’s coach, Bill Belichick, but this plan is unlikely to happen. Other programs, like Syracuse, had also shown interest in playing Colorado in a spring exhibition, but those games will not occur. Virginia's head coach, Tony Elliott, supports Sanders' vision. He sees the spring game as a chance to evaluate younger players and create game-like situations. Elliott mentioned that the format could resemble NFL joint practices, allowing for better team assessments. While the idea of two NCAA Division I teams playing in the spring is popular, the NCAA typically moves slowly on rule changes. While peer pressure might eventually influence their decisions, significant changes are not expected any time soon.