Rams coach doesn't think about Coach Prime unless someone asks a question about him
Jay Norvell believes the Rocky Mountain Showdown is a great rivalry, but stopped short of saying much about Deion Sanders or the Buffaloes. The Colorado State Rams coach told reporters he's looking forward to this year's matchup, which will be in Fort Collins for the first time in three decades. He was asked if his relationship had changed with Coach Prime and one thing was clear: "It's personal.
"I don't have any feelings for Deion Sanders, I really don't," Norvell said at Mountain West Media Day on Thursday. "I don't think about Deion Sanders, unless you guys ask me a question about him." Going back to Colorado's stunning comeback win over CSU in last year's Rocky Mountain Showdown, Sanders held back a lot of emotions after the game. The game was personal because of comments aimed at Sanders by Norvell, who targeted"I don't care if they hear it in Boulder. I told them, I took my hat off and I took my glasses off. I said when I talk to grown-ups, I take my hat off and my glasses off. That's what my mother taught me.
The handshake between the two coaches added more fuel to the fire in a moment caught by Prime Video. Norvell attempted to downplay his comments by saying they had nothing to do with Sanders' family. Sanders retorted, "You was talking about my mama, dawg." This exchange highlighted the fiery nature of the conflict.
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