Deion Sanders Jr. Extends Support for Shilo with Heartfelt Message Amid Critical Backlash Over Recent Performance

Picture this. You just returned to the field after missing three games, all wins, and suddenly you lose after your comeback. Even your key players like Travis Hunter and Omarion Miller got injured! What’s worse, many people are pointing at your sloppy defensive skills as a reason for the loss. And to top the heartbreak, even your father called your play “horrible.”

That’s Shilo Sanders’ narrative right now. There had been divided opinions about his efficiency before the Kansas State game but Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffs had been confident in his return. With expectations crashing down on him after the 31-28 loss, he found support in his half-brother Deion Sanders Jr. who shared an insightful post on his Instagram on October 14. Posting a picture of himself with a shirt that had Shilo’s No. 21 on the back, Bucky wrote in the caption, “It’s nothing to turn a non believer into a believer.”

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The following images in the slide captured the moments at the Kansas State game with several pics of Deion Sanders’ oldest son and Shilo together. Sanders Jr. belief in the Buffs’ safety is much-needed support in these hard times. And this isn’t the only incident that shows how supportive Bucky is.

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Deion Sanders Jr. has been shining his support on deserving players lately. When Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia requested an upgrade in the EA Sports College Football 25 ratings after beating Alabama, he shared the post for more coverage to give him what he deserves. Although Shilo Sanders made some costly misses, Bucky didn’t feel like his brother deserved the treatment he received. But that’s not the case for Deion Sanders.

Deion Sanders is sore with Shilo Sanders’ performance “I wanted that ‘W’ by all means,” that’s what Deion Sanders said on Well Off Media after the loss to the Wildcats. So, it’s understandable that his emotions had been over the top when he criticized Shilo Sanders in his post-game speech. The dejected Buffs HC had a mouthful to say — “I thought he played horrible. I thought he was rusty. I thought he didn’t have his footing. I thought he wasn’t coming up trying to make the paly but open field, one on one tackle, with that kind of back, that ain’t an easy task.”

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What’s your perspective on:

Is Deion Sanders too harsh on Shilo, or is tough love what he needs right now?

Have an interesting take?Shilo Sanders recorded 11 tackles before getting injured in Week 2 against Nebraska. He returned in Week 7 and earned seven tackles despite having a hard time against K-State’s RB DJ Gidden with missed tackles. But even after the bad plays and the harsh criticism, hope still sparks with Deion Sanders‘ belief in his son. “But, he’s gonna do better. I know what he has in him.” The only way is forward and Colorado will face Arizona in their next road game on October 19. The Buffs better be fresh off rust before this conference matchup.