In his second season as head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, Deion Sanders saw a significant decrease in attendance for the team's spring game. After drawing in over 47,000 fans in his first season, only 28,424 supporters showed up for the scrimmage that concludes spring practice, according to ESPN.com. Despite the decline, it still marked the second largest crowd in program history for the spring game.

The drop in attendance was highlighted in a recent publication that mainly focused on Deion's announcement that he will not be leaving for the NFL next year when his son, Shedeur, enters the draft. This statement came as no surprise to many, as Deion consistently mentioned last season that he had no intentions of making the transition to the professional league.

The anticipation of Deion potentially becoming an NFL head coach grew last year when he led the Buffaloes to a strong start. However, the team's performance took a nosedive, finishing the season with a disappointing 1-8 record after a promising 3-0 start. This has somewhat dampened the buzz around Deion's NFL prospects, making it unlikely for him to make that move anytime soon.

As the spotlight remains on Deion and the Buffaloes, there is a general consensus that the focus should be on turning things around in Colorado before even considering an NFL coaching position. Deion needs to prove himself and ensure that the team is on a winning path before he can entertain the possibility of taking on the challenges of coaching at the highest level.

While some may doubt his ability to bounce back from a difficult season, there are still those who believe in Deion's potential. Despite the setback, it would be unwise to completely dismiss his aspirations of becoming an NFL head coach. A successful second season could potentially reignite the conversation and open doors for him in the future.

In the meantime, the Colorado Buffaloes must regroup, learn from their previous mistakes, and work towards a more successful season under Deion's leadership. The focus should be on building a strong foundation and achieving consistent results before aspirations of reaching the NFL can be entertained. Only time will tell if Deion can successfully navigate these challenges and ultimately fulfill his goal of coaching in the professional ranks.