Deion Sanders expected to miss Pac-12 media day in Las Vegas due to second blood clot surgery

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Deion Sanders will not make his highly anticipated debut at the Pac-12 media day Friday. 

The first-year Colorado Buffaloes head coach is scheduled to have a "routine follow-up" medical procedure related to the blood clots in his legs Thursday, the university announced. 

Sanders will be recovering during the conference's media day, and defensive coordinator Charles Kelly will take Sanders' place at the event.

"Following the success of his last procedure and upon advice of his doctors, Coach Prime is scheduled for a subsequent, routine follow-up procedure on July 20," a university spokesperson said in a statement.

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Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes watches as his team warms up prior to its spring game at Folsom Field April 22, 2023, in Boulder, Colo.  (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

"Unfortunately, his recovery will preclude him from attending Pac-12 media day, but he is fully expected to be back coaching in time for fall camp."

Colorado confirmed Sanders' son, Shedeur, and star wide receiver Travis Hunter would attend the event in Las Vegas.

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"Everyone at CU wishes coach a fast recovery, and we look forward to seeing him back on campus soon. Defensive coordinator Charles Kelly will represent CU at Pac-12 media day events along with Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter."

Shedeur and Hunter both played under Deion at Jackson State last year. Shedeur is widely expected to handle the starting quarterback duties this upcoming season.

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