It was Colorado AD Rick George who brought Deion Sanders to Boulder, famously saying Coach Prime would be the last football coach he ever hired, and maybe he meant it. Joining in 2013 as the sixth full-time AD for the Buffs, although his two hires fizzled, Sanders became the statement move that defined his tenure, as George is now heading toward a new role. With that, while Colorado will soon have a new leader steering the ship next season, why did George step down from his role?

The longtime Buffs boss announced he’ll step aside in 2026, closing the book on a nearly 13-year run, which runs through June 2026. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as athletic director for the University of Colorado for the last 13 years, but after considerable thought and discussions with my fami

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