Deion Sanders Sidesteps Question on Key Starter Juwan Mitchell Missing Stanford Game

In the team’s 46-43 loss to Stanford in double overtime on Friday at Folsom Field, linebacker Juwan Mitchell’s presence would have been beneficial for Colorado.

Prior to Colorado’s away matchup with Arizona State on October, Mitchell had the most tackles (31) on the team. 7.
But the native of New Jersey was absent from the Buffaloes’ previous two contests, including a humiliating defensive effort that allowed Stanford to gain 523 yards of offense and overturn a 29-point halftime deficit.

The Pro Football Hall of Famer evaded the query when asked about Mitchell’s whereabouts by Colorado coach Deion Sanders.

“Ask him [Juwan Mitchell] what occurred.
In his press conference following the defeat, Sanders said, “Next guy.

Although Sanders stated that Mitchell was still a member of the team, he also hinted that a disciplinary matter might be the cause of the linebacker’s absence for the Buffaloes. Sanders had bragged about Mitchell back in September, calling him a “really intelligent player” who was picking up the team’s defensive strategies incredibly quickly.

Mitchell’s absence has made the Buffaloes’ defense a major area of concern.
The Buffaloes have given up 915 yards and nine touchdowns in Colorado’s last two games against Arizona State and Stanford.
In terms of total yards surrendered per game, Sanders’ team ranks last in the Pac-12.

Colorado (4-3) is on a bye week and will resume play on October. 28 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, against UCLA.
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