Deion Sanders, entering his third season as head coach at the University of Colorado, has set a new dress code for players on campus. The move is part of an ongoing effort to change the public perception of the football program.
According to reports, Sanders met with his players before the start of the fall semester and explained the standards he expects them to meet regarding their appearance while attending classes. He indicated that support staff would monitor compliance on campus, ensuring both attendance and adherence to these rules.
Sanders addressed specific items in his statement: “No slides. If I see you with ’em, I’m gonna send people to campus tomorrow. If I see you with slides on campus, it’s going to be a problem. If I see you with a hoodie on (up) in class with some headphones on in class, it’s gonna be a problem. If I see you sitting in the back of the classroom, it’s gonna be a problem. Do we understand that? … And if you’re online — if you have online classes — and you don’t have a shirt on, if you have a ‘wife beater’ on, or have something stupid on that’s causing a distraction or you’re walking around during that online session, it’s gonna be a problem. We good with that, guys?”
The policy applies not just to students physically present in classrooms but also those taking online courses.
Sanders’ approach comes as attention grows around Colorado’s football program under his leadership.
