Shedeur Sanders, with how he has been given “undeserved” awards and recognition, is becoming the George Floyd of college football. At least, this is what analyst and critic Jason Whitlock thinks of the issue surrounding the young Sanders.
In one of the recent episodes of his program “Fearless,” Jason Whitlock blasted Shedeur Sanders and his father Deion Sanders for elevating the young football player to “undeserved” great heights, which he compared to the late George Floyd.
“His name’s in the stadium now with his number,” Whitlock said. “Just three months after his college football career ends. Rashan Salam, who won a Heisman trophy, he had to wait 23 years. But Shadur, after going 13 and 12, 1 and 8 against top 25 opponents, getting spanked in his only Bowl game appearance, [was] immediately put into the rafters or high up in the stadium for the rest of, I guess, forever.”
“He’s like the George Floyd of college football, getting statues and tributes and memorials. Undeserved.”
The criticism surrounding tributes, statues, and memorials for George Floyd often stems from differing perspectives on his legacy and the broader implications of such commemorations.
Supporters argue that these memorials honor Floyd as a symbol of the fight against racial injustice and police brutality, while critics claim that elevating him to such a status oversimplifies complex societal issues.
Often, critics point out how, while the issue surrounding George Floyd is important, the way some people honor him is already more than what it should be, and his name is often only used as a campaign and propaganda tool.
Shedeur Sanders College Jersey Retired
The University of Colorado honored Shedeur Sanders by retiring his jersey number 2 during the Buffaloes’ spring game, alongside teammate Travis Hunter. The ceremony marked a rare distinction in the program’s 135-year history, recognizing Sanders’ contributions as a quarterback who helped elevate Colorado’s national relevance.
Sanders, who threw for 4,100 yards and 37 touchdowns in his final season, finished eighth in Heisman voting and won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.
Despite the celebration, the decision to retire Sanders’ jersey has sparked debate among fans and analysts. Critics argue that his accomplishments, while impressive, do not match the historical significance of past Colorado legends who have yet to receive the same honor.
Shedeur Sanders had an impressive college football career, playing for Jackson State and Colorado. Over 24 games, he completed 651 passes out of 907 attempts (71.8% completion rate), throwing for 7,364 yards, 64 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions.
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