Deion Sanders calls out 'envious and jealous' reporters for attacking players because they make more money

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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders has never shied away from confronting members of the media, and on Tuesday, he took aim at certain reporters who he said were "envious and jealous" as the new landscape of college football has allowed players to make "more money than y’all." 

During a press conference ahead of Colorado’s first Big 12 matchup in 14 years, Sanders was asked about his relationship with two-way star Travis Hunter – specifically what "life lessons" Coach Prime has shared with him during their fishing trips together. 

Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter, #12, celebrates after catching a touchdown pass as wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr., #5, joins in during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado State on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 in Fort Collins, Colorado. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Sanders began his answer by saying they talk about "everything," adding that he has a close relationship with all his players. However, he used the question to pivot in a different direction. 

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"When I say I genuinely love these kids, I genuinely really do. It’s not about what they can do for me on the football field. It’s about what I can help them with in life. They’re football players. Some of these guys are definitely going pro. I just want to equip them with the weapons to win life because football has changed," he began.  

"The landscape has changed in football. Once upon a time, you guys never attacked college players. Now they’re making more money than y’all. And some of y’all are envious and jealous about that, so you’re on the attack. It was