Deion Sanders lectures Colorado players to get most out of their college experience WPXI [Video]

Deion Sanders has been criticized during the college football offseason for not doing business like most coaches. Particularly, for not visiting the homes of recruits and preferring to host prospects on the University of Colorado campus.

However, if a key aspect of coaching college players is ensuring that athletes get the most out of their experience in school, Sanders appears to be fulfilling that responsibility.

A professor at Colorado recently caused a stir by sending an email to Sanders saying he felt disrespected by football players in his class for not being engaged in the classroom and distracting other students. Rather than just wag a finger, the coach admonished his team for not taking full advantage of the opportunity they have as student-athletes.

“It bothers me to the fact that we’re not only a football team, but we’re trying to prepare you for life,” Sanders said to his players before sharing the professor’s message. …