Summary
Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders has introduced a system where players can be fined for breaking team rules. The fines, which range from $400 to $5,000, will fund the university's athletic department. These fines are separate from any player endorsement deals and apply to all team members.
Key Facts
- Deion Sanders is the head football coach at the University of Colorado.
- Players can be fined for not showing up or being late to practices, meetings, and treatment sessions.
- Fines range from $400 to $2,500 for specific violations and up to $5,000 for social media misconduct.
- Money from fines will be used for Colorado's athletic department operations.
- The fine system is independent of players' Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements.
- All team members are subject to the fines, regardless of when they joined or their NIL status.
- Sanders aims to change the team's culture after a 3-9 season in 2025.
- Sanders has a record of 43-27 in his three seasons with Colorado.
