Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders made a quiet, classy move this week that has since gained traction on social media: he staged a full scrimmage for players who haven’t seen much game action, many of whom are considering the transfer portal, giving them live reps and fresh film to shop around. The gesture aimed to treat those players with dignity and help them market themselves, not to pressure anyone to stay. Expand Tweet

“A lot of you guys that don't get to play, you gonna get your chance today,” Sanders said, via On3 on X, formerly Twitter. “Some of you gonna jump in the portal, this is the opportunity for you to get some portal fame.”

The move landed for a few reasons. Colorado has seen significant roster churn since Sanders arrived, and the transfer portal now serves a

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