{
  "id": 12206426,
  "title": "Is it coaching, talent, money? As losses pile up for Deion at Colorado, the answer to all is ‘yes’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/is-it-coaching-talent-money-as-losses-pile-up-for-deion-at-colorado",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T18:03:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/05/is-it-coaching-talent-money-as-losses-pile-up-for-deion-at-colorado-the-answer-to-all-is-yes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deion Sanders remains a fan favorite at Colorado University despite a recent 29-7 home loss to Texas Tech, which currently puts the Buffaloes at an 18-24 record. The team's struggles have led many to question whether the issue lies in money, coaching, or a combination of both. A prominent booster, Rob Wilhite, remains a strong supporter of Sanders, highlighting the coach's role in revitalizing the program since his arrival in 2023. Wilhite initially invested substantial funds into the athletic department and praises Sanders' ability to attract fans and attention to the university. However, he also acknowledges the need for additional resources to compete with larger programs like Texas Tech. Wilhite's concerns about donor engagement for the program, coupled with the roster's turnover due to lucrative name-image-likeness deals, suggest that financial support may play a role in the Buffs' inability to maintain consistent success.",
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  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}