Posted on 06/19/2023 9:29:50 AM PDT by Red Badger
Edited on 06/19/2023 1:09:57 PM PDT by Chris Robinson. [history]
“As you know I’ve faced some medical challenges with my foot but I’ve never said ‘WHY ME’” Sanders captioned a video clip posted to his Instagram. “I’m CoachPrime and I’m built for this.”
University of Colorado head football coach and NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, who has previously had two toes amputated, now faces the risk of losing his left foot due to ongoing blood circulation issues.
"I don't have feeling in the bottom of my foot at all," the former NFL star and Hall of Famer told his medical team, in a filmed meeting posted on Youtube for "Thee Pregame show."
Sanders met with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ken Hunt, vascular surgeons Dr. Donald Jacobs and Dr. Max Wohlauer, and athletic trainer Lauren Askevold to discuss his foot injury and steps to alleviate his pain.
Since his last operation, an ultrasound revealed that some previously-opened arteries had closed, according to his medical team. Previously, poor circulation led to Sanders having two toes amputated in 2021 and missing three games at Jackson State as then head football coach.
“You just have to understand what the risks are. Things can cascade,” Jacobs told Sanders, adding that the coach "could lose the foot" if there are complications with his foot healing.
“Well, I only have eight toes so I'm pretty sure I understand the risks,” Sanders replied.
Sanders said in the video that if an operation is needed, he wants to do it as soon as possible given his schedule ahead of his first season with the Colorado Buffaloes football team. “I want to do it this summer because when we get rolling, I’m not going to have time to do it,” he said.
He also took to social media to share about his medical dilemma.
“As you know I’ve faced some medical challenges with my foot but I’ve never said 'WHY ME'” Sanders captioned a video clip posted to his Instagram. “I’m CoachPrime and I’m built for this.”
IMHO, yet another VAX victim.
I know nothing about his politics, and do not wish to. But I remember that as a player he was fun to watch. I wish him well.
He’s a good guy. He’s a solid role model for the kids who play for him, and I wish him nothing but success as Colorado.
Even in his playing days, he had toe issues, not sure if they are related to his current problems.
Well, at least he has Aflac. ;)
Non-compliant diabetic?
Uncontrolled diabetes?
> Non-compliant diabetic?
His toes were messed up for years. Even during his playing days.
I don’t think so. He’s had circulation problems since college.................
I remember one of the local Dallas sportswriters at the time referred to Deion as “Nine Toes”, because of his toe issues.
Still, the greatest cover cornerback the game has seen, he changed the game.
I was not a fan of his however after listening to him speak to his players in many of his videos he is a true leader. I wish we had more men like him.
Indeed.
Yep. Nobody dared throw in his HALF OF THE FIELD.
And when he was kick returner, it always went out the end zone.....................
Hang in there, Deion.
I think his foot issues started long before Kung Flu began
I wasn’t a big fan when he played but it appears he’s been nothing but a solid coach. I trust he’ll get the care needed to preserve his foot.
I’ve got to wonder why the vax hasn’t affected me? I have every issue under the sun, yet I’ve been vaxxed and have done as well as possible.
He was one of those players that, if he was on your team, Falcons, 49ers, Cowboys, Redskins, Ravens, you loved him.
If he was not, you feared him...................
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