The coaches, the quarterback, and the culture of Colorado football
By Dante Pryor
Shedeur Sanders has had a seamless transition to FBS for Colorado football
To use an expression from this younger generation, quarterback Shedeur Sanders and offensive coordinator Sean Lewis are in their bag. Sanders is running Lewis’ version of the “Veer and Shoot” like he’s been in the offense for years. The numbers speak for themselves: 77.5 percent completions, 903 yards, 10.1 yards per attempt, six touchdowns, and zero interceptions.
It’s okay that we talk about Sanders as a cerebral quarterback. He does not put the ball in danger, and he takes what the defense gives him. Against TCU, Sanders was masterful at distributing the football based on what the defense tried to do. Nebraska pressed early, trying to take away the quick throws.
Sanders took some sacks, and then he and Lewis adjusted. He sometimes held the ball too long against Nebraska, looking for the big play.
When Cameron Ward took the leap from FCS to FBS with his offensive coordinator, Eric Morris, there were some bumps in the road. However, Sanders has had no such transitional period. The schedule gets tougher with Oregon and USC back to back, closing out September. However, the early returns cannot be denied. This young man can play.