Carter Stoutmire has familial ties to Coach Prime that predates his time with the Buffs. When he received the news of Sanders' cancer, it wasn't taken lightly

To Colorado defensive back Carter Stoutmire, Deion Sanders is more than just a coach. He’s like an uncle who’s been in his life since pretty much the day he was born. So hearing his coach’s booming voice back in meetings and seeing his coach’s swagger at camp,

Colorado coach Deion Sanders says he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer but after surgery his oncologist has considered him cured, so he plans to coach this season.