Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders conveyed a heartfelt message to broadcaster Skip Bayless during his appearance on the FS1 show Undisputed.
"Thank you, because you get heat oftentimes, but you've given a lot of us opportunities that people look past and they don't understand, they don't recognize," the 56-year-old mentor said to Bayless.
.@DeionSanders gives a special shoutout to @RealSkipBayless:
— UNDISPUTED (@undisputed) September 29, 2023
“Skip, you get heat oftentimes, but you’ve given a lot of us opportunities that people look past and don’t recognize. I appreciate you.” pic.twitter.com/TzQB2SrvQ1
The former NFL cornerback highlighted the fiery sports host's role in launching or advancing the careers of numerous African-American journalists and former players.
"None of us are perfect, but you have given us, and y'all know darn well what I'm talking about, so many opportunities, man, and I appreciate you for that, boss," Sanders concluded.
The show concluded with an affectionate embrace between Bayless and Sanders, showing their mutual respect.
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Colorado to face USC, several celebrities to attend
The Buffaloes are set to face the 8th-ranked Univesity of Southern California (USC) Trojans tomorrow, September 30, at their home playing venue, Folsom Field, which will kick off on Fox at 9 AM PT / 12 noon ET.
Sanders will host a star-studded lineup of celebrities in Boulder for this weekend's game.
Among the notable attendees are Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his son Bronny, an incoming freshman guard for USC basketball.
In addition, actor Matthew McConaughey, comedian Will Ferrell, rappers Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, and musician DJ Khaled will also be in attendance.
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