Controversy Surrounds Deion Sanders' Sportsperson of the Year Title

Deion Sanders, head coach of the Colorado football team, has been named Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year. Sanders, who took over the program in December 2022, has transformed the team and brought new life to the campus and community. Under his leadership, Colorado set attendance records and sold out home games for the first time in its history. Despite some ups and downs, including an upset win over TCU, the team finished the season with a 4-8 record.