colorado Coach Deion Sanders is finalizing his coaching staff changes with spring practice starting on Monday. He will also be without one of his best friends.
Hall of Fame defensive lineman Warren Sapp announced his resignation to “pursue other opportunities,” the school said in a statement. “CU Athletics thanks Warren for his contributions to our football program over the past two seasons and his commitment to our student-athletes.”
Sapp was the defensive pass-rush coordinator for the Buffaloes last season.
Sanders then promoted Chris Marvey to defensive coordinator. Robert Livingston’s departurewho has recently taken a job denver broncos As their passing game coordinator and secondary coach. Livingston spent two seasons with the Buffaloes, including the year travis hunter Won the Heisman Trophy as a two-way standout.
Marve was the defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach. Virginia Tech From 2022 to 2024. He took a job as linebackers coach at Colorado in December.
“Chris Marvey was hired with the knowledge that if the opportunity arose, he could one day move forward given his history and experience,” Sanders said in a statement Saturday. “He is a teacher, motivator and a man of great character.”
It’s been a busy offseason for Sanders on the coaching front. In December, he hired offensive guru Brennan Marion to install a high-octane scheme, which Marion called a “go-go” offense.
The school announced that the Buffaloes now feature a Black head coach and Black offensive and defensive coordinators for the first time in program history.
“I am excited to take the field on Monday with these two exceptional coordinators who will lead our program on and off the field,” Sanders said. Sanders, whose team finished 3-9 last season.
Other additional members to the staff include Vonn Bell, a longtime NFL player, who will be an analyst and help with security.
Dante Carter steps in as defensive line coach for Domata Peko, who left to join pittsburgh steelers. Aaron Fletcher will oversee the cornerbacks, and Justin Houlihan will serve as an analyst in addition to helping the quarterbacks.
Johnny Mack would take over running back duties for Marshall Faulk, who was Appointed as head coach at Southern University. Clancy Pendergast was brought on board as a senior analyst. He will also help the linebackers.
