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Sanders Delays QB Decision Ahead of Houston Opener

9/9/2025

Summary

Sanders Evaluates Staub

Deion Sanders has yet to name Ryan Staub as the starting quarterback for the Buffaloes' Big 12 opener against Houston.
Staub excelled against Delaware, completing 7 of 10 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns.
Coach Sanders emphasized the need for journalistic integrity, criticizing media focus on speed over accuracy.
Staub's grasp of offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur's system and leadership have impressed coaches.
The Buffaloes aim to bounce back from a season-opening loss to Georgia Tech before facing Houston.

Summary

Sanders Evaluates Staub

Deion Sanders has yet to name Ryan Staub as the starting quarterback for the Buffaloes' Big 12 opener against Houston.
Staub excelled against Delaware, completing 7 of 10 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns.
Coach Sanders emphasized the need for journalistic integrity, criticizing media focus on speed over accuracy.
Staub's grasp of offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur's system and leadership have impressed coaches.
The Buffaloes aim to bounce back from a season-opening loss to Georgia Tech before facing Houston.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA implemented the "one-year residency rule" in 1972, reshaping college football eligibility and recruitment. This change allowed players like Deion Sanders, who dominated the sport in the late 1980s, to significantly impact team dynamics. Today, quarterback selection remains crucial, as seen in Ryan Staub's role with the Colorado Buffaloes, emphasizing leadership's importance in shaping team success.

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Sanders Evaluates Staub

Deion Sanders has yet to name Ryan Staub as the starting quarterback for the Buffaloes' Big 12 opener against Houston.
Staub excelled against Delaware, completing 7 of 10 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns.
Coach Sanders emphasized the need for journalistic integrity, criticizing media focus on speed over accuracy.
Staub's grasp of offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur's system and leadership have impressed coaches.
The Buffaloes aim to bounce back from a season-opening loss to Georgia Tech before facing Houston.

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