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With a healthy Coach Prime, Colorado players look to their own leadership for turnaround
Ben Finneseth says the Buffaloes need more player leadership after a 3-9 season as Sanders spends more time in the football building.
At media days on Tuesday, Colorado defensive back Ben Finneseth emphasized the need for player-led accountability, noting that last year's 3-9 season lacked leadership among returning players.
Head coach Deion Sanders has returned full-time after undergoing treatment for bladder cancer last year, which limited his presence during spring and summer training.
Finneseth and newcomers Cree Thomas, Balansama Kamara, and Receiver Danny Scudero pooled $400 to buy a fishing boat on Facebook, aiming to strengthen bonds between returning and new players.
Sanders endorsed the players' initiative, stating, "I'm loving what we're doing recruiting-wise. We're right where we want to be." He nodded in agreement with their player-led vision.
Tight end Zach Atkins emphasized that consistent off-season training—conditioning, lifting, and player-led practices since January—remains essential as the team aims to avoid repeating past struggles.