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By Marc Lawrence

Friday, Jan 30

There is no question that Colorado’s horrible football season last year was due in part to a major lack of discipline.

As such, head coach Deion Sanders is implementing an NFL-style fines system for violators of Colorado team rules.

Sanders is leaving no stone unturned as he looks to author a rebound campaign for the Buffaloes in 2026. And the program won’t just look different on the field, but off it as well.

Here is a list of the fines he will be imposing next football season:

Violation	Fine
Late to meeting or film session	$400
Late to practice	$500
Late to strength and conditioning workout	$1000
Late to treatment	$1000
Absent for treatment	$1500
Absent from strength and conditioning workout	$1500
Absent from meeting or film session	$2000
Absent from practice	$2500
Violation of team rules	Up to $2500 based on severity
Public or social media misconduct	Up to $5000 based on severity

But Sanders, sporting a 2026 Buffaloes roster that features 42 incoming players via the transfer portal, is also making it clear to these new arrivals that their old school is their past and Colorado is now their present, even in terms of the apparel that they choose to wear.

Expect a whole new look about the Buffaloes next season - in more ways than one.

ON TODAY'S SCORECARD
Uh Oh

MLC

A projected injury report released by the Patriots had Maye listed as limited.

Mike Vrabel is not worried about Drake Maye's right throwing shoulder, the New England Patriots head coach said Thursday. "I try not to have a whole lot of concern," Vrabel told reporters. "I just want to try to prepare the football team and make sure that everybody's ready and that we all have a plan."

The Patriots held their first practice ahead of Super Bowl LX on Thursday and afterward the team's injury report listed Maye as limited for the second straight day.

On Wednesday, Maye was designated as a limited participant on a projected injury report released by the Patriots. The second-year quarterback didn't answer directly about whether he's dealing with a right shoulder injury during a Tuesday radio interview on WEEI.

When asked about his sore shoulder Maye responded, "I'm feeling good. Going to get some extra rest. I really don't think it was from the game, but just the build-up from throwing — this is what, including training camp, 30 weeks straight of throwing, four days a week. It can add up. I got some extra rest, and I'm feeling good and ready to go for the Super Bowl."

Wide receiver Mack Hollins (abdomen), tight end Hunter Henry, running back Terrell Jennings (hamstring), and tackle Morgan Moses (rest) joined Maye as limited on Wednesday.

Following Sunday's win over the Denver Broncos, Maye said, "A lot of those guys in [our] locker room are battling through things." Vrabel echoed that sentiment Tuesday, saying no one is 100% healthy this time of year.

Behind Maye on the depth chart is veteran backup Joshua Dobbs, as well as former New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito – not exactly Super Bowl caliber QBs.

While there are 10 days to go until the Patriots and Seattle Seahawks meet at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, there will be a lot of attention on Maye in practice, on how many reps he takes and what designation he's given on the team's injury report ahead of Super Bowl LX.

BETCHA DIDN’T KNOW
The Rest of the Story

When No. 1 Arizona went up 11 points with just under 90 seconds left against BYU on Monday, more than a handful of the normally boisterous and swaying BYU fans used the momentary break in action to exit the Marriott Center.

However, No. 13 BYU came within a single bucket down the stretch thanks to three Arizona turnovers in the final 40 seconds and a few heavily reviewed officiating calls that made the final 86–83 margin in the Wildcats’ victory as deceiving as it was thrilling to witness.

Now you know the rest of the story.

GRINDING OUT THE PROFITS
Double Down

Super Bowl favorites of 5 or fewer points (Seattle) in 'double rest' affairs – a week of rest before their first playoff game and a week of rest before the big game – are 5-14 SU and 4-16 ATS.

We’re looking at you, Seattle.

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TRENDING TODAY
Prop Me Up

MLC

The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook released its annual Super Bowl prop packet on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. PT, lighting up the odds screen with hundreds of ways to wager on the big game.

Some of the sharpest prop bettors in the country line up for the chance to bet $2,000 a pop on a prop before moving to the back of the line and doing it all over again.

Casey Degnon, SuperBook risk manager gave six prop bets that received some sharp action on opening night:

RB TreVeyon Henderon under 4.5 receiving yards (-110)
Total number of Seahawks with a rushing attempt: Over 4.5 (-110)
Will there be a 2-pt conversion attempt? No (-140)
RB Rhamondre Stevenson over 2.5 receptions (-140)
WR Jake Bob under 0.5 receiving yards (-140)
Distance of first field goal made over 36.5 yards (-110)

“It's early, but the betting public continues to wager on the Seahawks to cover in Super Bowl LX. In the biggest event of the year, bettors are pulling for the Seahawks while the book hopes for a low-scoring affair with minimal touchdowns," said Christian Cipollini, a BetMGM trading manager.

"While there’s still some time before the game, it looks like the game and futures market will be rewarding to bettors if the Seahawks cover the game and win outright.

The largest reported futures wager (by total bet amount) now belongs to Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale, the Houston furniture salesman known for placing large sports wagers tied to promotions for his Gallery Furniture store.

Mattress Mack wagered $2 million on the AFC to win Super Bowl 60 at +200 odds last week at Caesars Sportsbook before the AFC and NFC championship games were played.

See our STAT OF THE DAY below to see the haul he’ll take down if he cashes his Super Bowl bet.

PERCOLATING
Going a Bit Too Far

Jaylon Tyson was fired up after his Cavaliers dominated LeBron James and the Lakers, 129–99, on Wednesday night.

He admits he may have done a bit too much during a postgame interview, given the context of the game for James, the greatest player in Cavaliers history, however.

After the game, ESPN's Jorge Sedano asked Donovan Mitchell about it potentially being James’s last game in Cleveland, and Tyson opted to chime in first.

“This is Donovan Mitchell’s city now, it’s Donovan Mitchell’s city now,” Tyson said. “When he comes back here, we’re going to make sure that everybody roots for him like they did for [James]. This is his city.”

Our guess is he’ll be eating his words the next time these two teams meet.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

"Weak people revenge.
Strong people forgive.
Intelligent People Ignore."

- Albert Einstein

STAT OF THE DAY
$4 Million

The amount of money Mattress Mack
will win if the Patriots beat Seahawks
in Super Bowl LX.

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