“Rest Up”: Colorado WR LaJohntay Wester Suffers Family Tragedy Right Before Deion Sanders & Co. Enter Business End of CFB
No, this is not good news. Deion Sanders and his team are on a winning streak, and while much attention is focused on Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, another player has been making significant contributions: LaJohntay Wester. In the ten games he’s played, Wester has generated considerable excitement. Rewind to the game against the Wildcats when the wide receiver depth was severely impacted by injuries, and Wester stepped up to score two touchdowns. And we can’t forget his remarkable 76-yard touchdown against the Utes after a punt return, showcasing his speed and determination.
Even without Hunter, Coach Prime has plenty of talent in the wide receiver room to lead the Buffs through any challenge. However, the latest news regarding Wester isn’t positive. He recently posted on his Instagram story about the passing of his aunt, Arnetha Belvin. He wrote, “Rest up, auntie, love you,” which adds a somber note just before the showdown against the Jayhawks.
See, the Buffs are just 2 games away from ending the season on a 10-2 record run. We all know that Wester is going to turn this emotional setback into a monumental return for his boys. Deion Sanders and the players he has coached are just built differently.
We also have to remember that Colorado is making a strong push for the playoffs. It’s been an incredible journey for Coach Prime, who has gone from being labeled “Hollywood” and dismissed as “not a playoff team” to achieving the 17th spot in the CFP rankings and securing Bowl eligibility—quite an accomplishment.
Today, they face off against the Jayhawks, and Coach Prime is not going to make it easy for Kansas. As this matchup approaches, the team will be fully energized, so let’s discuss what the potential outcome could be.
Colorado Buffs vs Kansas Jayhawks
Just a week ago, Deion Sanders employed a clever motivational tactic. Drawing from Nick Saban’s “rat poison” psychology, Coach Prime emphasized the importance of his players blocking out external noise and focusing on their game. This approach has clearly paid off for them.
In their game against Texas Tech, the Buffs staged a dramatic comeback after trailing 13-0 in the first half, and against Utah, they dominated with a 49-24 victory. They’re expected to bring that same level of intensity against the Jayhawks. Kansas finds itself in a challenging position, sporting a 4-6 record and no Bowl game prospects, making them the underdogs in this matchup.
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