Under head coach Deion Sanders, Colorado football is facing its most intense scrutiny in years, encompassing coaching schemes, philosophies, and attention to detail.
It can also be linked to the number of players leaving the program each year, and the departing recruits seem to use similar language and narratives.
Former Colorado quarterback Ryan Staub's interesting quote about adjusting to Tennessee, where he transferred this offseason from Colorado, and the coaching he's receiving there, places him in this category.
Tennessee QB Ryan Staub talks about transferring from Colorado:
— College Transfer Portal (@CollegeFBPortal) March 18, 2026
“In my three years of college football, I haven’t had as much coaching as I’ve had in the first month that I’ve been here.” 🤯 pic.twitter.com/BtMYOTKcTN
This piece appears to focus on the coaching staff rather than Coach Prime himself. Staub often highlights Sanders, yet this might also be a subtle critique of former offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur, who was stripped of his playcalling duties last season.
Since Staub's departure, Colorado inked former Sacramento State head coach Brennan Marion for the offensive coordinator position, and this was probably one of the better hires in Coach Prime's tenure at Colorado.
Marion has been implementing his "Go-Go" style offense early in spring practices, with Julian Lewis taking over as the team's starting quarterback.
Staub spent the past three seasons in Boulder, appearing in 12 games with the Buffs and making two starts. He is now competing for the starting role at Tennessee against redshirt freshman George MacIntyre and five-star recruit Faizon Brandon.
Staub transferred from CU this offseason, eager to compete for a starting role and excited about the opportunity to play in the SEC.
Staub further emphasized that success originates at the top, specifically with the quarterback position, where he gained valuable insights from Shedeur Sanders, highlighting the significance of accountability.
It seems many former players make similar comments upon leaving. For example, former cornerback Colton Hood discussed the differences between Prime and Josh Heupel.
Colorado's coaching staff has experienced significant turnover on both the offensive and defensive sides since Coach Prime arrived. Hopefully, his recent additions and promotions prove successful; otherwise, fans may begin to lose confidence if they haven’t already.