Travis Hunter may be receiving his first trophy of the season in the form of his coach’s 1988 Jim Thorpe Award. Deion Sanders doesn’t want his anymore. Not after Colorado’s two-way standout and Heisman hopeful was overlooked as a finalist for the award given to the nation’s top defensive back.
Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter is pushed out of bounds by Kansas cornerback Jalen Todd as he runs for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas tight end Trevor Kardell and Colorado corner back Travis Hunter fall to the ground after Kardell made a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo.
Hunter has three interceptions and nine pass breakups despite rarely being targeted because of his lock-down cover skills. He also preserved an overtime win against Baylor when he forced a fumble that ended the game.Texas and Texas A&M reunite Saturday in SEC after bitter breakup tore apart a football tradition“If this ain’t the most idiotic thing in college football, that he’s not a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award,” Sanders said.
“He’s going to apologize, and Shedeur is going to accept it. I know that because Shedeur is not upset with that,” Deion Sanders explained. “So let’s not make a big deal out of something that transpired in the heat of the battle. I know how it looked. I know how it seemed, but the guy’s trying to make a play. He’s playing ball, but they will communicate with one another, so it’s no hard feelings.
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