Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders is facing a significant medical challenge as he prepares for the upcoming 2023 season, potentially more daunting than revitalizing the team's performance after last year's single-win season. During his time at Jackson State, Sanders dealt with foot issues stemming from blood clots, leading to the amputation of two toes on his left foot and necessitating the use of a scooter on the sidelines. A recent video post reveals the situation has become more serious.
In a clip from "The Pregame," a documentary series chronicling the Colorado football season, Sanders is seen consulting with a team of medical specialists at Colorado University, including orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kenneth Hunt and vascular surgeons Dr. Donald Jacobs and Dr. Max Wohlauder. Sanders expresses his lack of feeling in the bottom of his foot and his desire to address the issue during the summer before the season starts.
Dr. Jacobs lays out the stark reality of the situation, emphasizing the potential risks involved, including the possibility of cascading complications and even the loss of the foot. While Sanders acknowledges the risks, having already lost two toes, the severity of the potential outcome is underscored by the medical team. It remains uncertain whether Sanders will opt for surgery. In the caption of his Instagram video, he affirmed his commitment to moving forward despite the challenges.
Sanders' Instagram post conveyed his determination to persevere through adversity, stating, "As you know I’ve faced some medical challenges with my foot but I’ve never said ‘WHY ME’ – I keep moving forward, progressing… See you never know what a person may be going through… but you can trust and believe that we are all going through something – just keep the faith and know that if He brought you to it, He will bring you through it… I'm CoachPrime and I'm built for this."
