Upon his return to campus, Sanders tried to pick up right where he left off. Defensive coordinator Robert Livingston said he met with Sanders and the first thing Sanders inquired about was Livingston’s family. He wanted to know about his son, Luke, who’s playing baseball.

Colorado defensive coordinator Robert Livingston said his initial reaction to learning of Deion Sanders' cancer battle was one of fear, not for the future of the Buffaloes, but for the coach's life.

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.