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The fun police are at it again.

The fun police are back at it again.

The NCAA has declined a waiver to allow the proposed Colorado vs. Syracuse spring game and joint practices in Boulder in April, per sources.

In a press conference last week, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders told the media that he wants to hold NFL-style joint practices with another school during the spring practice period, capping off with a spring game against said school. Syracuse head coach Fran Brown heard Sanders’ idea and wanted in, offering to fly the Orange out to Boulder for three days to practice against the Buffs.

The two schools’ athletics departments sent a waiver to the NCAA at the end of last week seeking permission to hold a joint practice, which has not been done before at the college level. After discussing the matter, the NCAA made the choice to decline the waiver, citing lack of timing, potential recruiting advantages and academic impact from being away from campus in the spring as primary reasons.

Unfortunately, there will be no Colorado vs. Syracuse spring game. However, the NCAA did say that they will revisit the topic of allowing joint practices at a later date. The silver lining is that the Buffs and Orange may have gotten the ball rolling. Perhaps next season we’ll get Sanders vs. Brown in Boulder, but not this April.

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Coach Prime is staying in Boulder

After many months of speculation and rumors, it’s finally official: Deion Sanders is staying in Boulder.

On Wednesday night, CU’s Board of Regents unanimously approved a five-year, $54 million extension for Sanders, keeping him at Colorado through the 2029 season.

After leading Colorado from a 1-11 season to 9-4 in only two seasons after taking the helm, the brass at CU has decided to make Coach Prime one of the highest-paid coaches in all of college football.

Sanders is now set to make $10 million in 2025 and 2026, $11 million in 2027 and 2028 and $12 million in 2029. He averages an annual salary of $10.8 million, making him the fifth high-paid coach in the country, behind only Texas’ Steve Sarkisian, Clemson’s Dabo Swinney, Ohio State’s Ryan Day and Georgia’s Kirby Smart.

Sanders’ five-year, $29 million contract when he got to Boulder in 2023 was record-breaking at the time, but this new deal has wholly shattered it. Colorado has hitched their wagon to their guy, committing to sustained football success and keeping Prime in Boulder long-term.

“I’m excited for the opportunity to continue building something special at Colorado,” Sanders said in a press release. “We’ve just scratched the surface of what this program can be. It’s not just about football; it’s about developing young men who are ready to take on the world. I’m committed to bringing greatness to this university, on and off the field. We’ve got work to do here, and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else but here, making history with these incredible players and this passionate fanbase. Lastly, anybody got at least a five-bedroom home with acreage for sale?”

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Which team will pick Colorado’s star quarterback?

With the NFL Draft creeping closer, the rumor mill is in full swing—and Shedeur Sanders is right in the thick of it.

Most around the league agree that Shedeur enters this class as QB2, behind Miami’s Cam Ward. That doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll fall far—especially in a year where quarterback-needy teams dominate the top of the board—but his exact landing spot is still very much up in the air.

The Tennessee Titans currently hold the No. 1 pick, and while they’re a logical spot for a QB, things get murky when you consider their recent investment in Will Levis, a second-rounder from Kentucky who showed flashes in 2024. The Titans may not be ready to give up on him just yet, which opens the door for a trade—or a surprise selection.

Here’s a look at the current top five:

1. Tennessee Titans
2. Cleveland Browns
3. New York Giants
4. New England Patriots
5. Jacksonville Jaguars

If you’ve been following only the mainstream coverage, you might think the order’s set in stone. But this is exactly the time of year when smokescreens and vague reports start flying, so let’s try to cut through the noise and listen to what insiders are actually saying.

Let’s look at two recent rumors worth tracking:

Tony Grossi, a long-time Browns insider, threw cold water on the idea of Shedeur going to Cleveland at No. 2:

“I think it’s a giant smokescreen ... This is the greatest year ever to trade down and collect extra picks, and still get a quarterback.”

Adam Schefter, appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, pointed to a different landing spot:

“There’s been a lot of smoke and a lot of connections for Shedeur Sanders to New York. He’s been raised to kind of perform with the bright lights and the big city and I could just see it happening.”

That New York buzz gained traction after the Giants signed both Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston—moves that led many to believe the team might be out on drafting a quarterback early. However, that line of thinking may not be entirely accurate. It’s possible the Giants brought in those veterans with the specific intent to mentor a rookie like Shedeur, giving him a year to adjust before taking over the offense.

We’re still weeks out, but if this trend continues, Shedeur to NYC might be more than just smoke.

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