When Deion Sanders arrived at the University of Colorado, he implemented significant changes that extended beyond the football field. Among these was an initiative to enhance the quality of food services for the players, underscoring his holistic approach to team management.
Sanders' influence set a precedent that other universities soon followed. ESPN recently acknowledged LSU for listing the names of their chefs on the athletic department’s website. The list included Executive Chef Michael Johnson and Sous Chefs Ryan Andre, Kevin Anderson, and Michael Carter, who were added to the Performance Nutrition department’s staff list.
While LSU's decision to highlight their culinary staff was praised, it also drew criticism from fans who felt that Sanders and CU were not given due credit for pioneering the idea. Many fans took to social media to voice their displeasure, pointing out that Coach Prime was the first to honor the chefs in such a public manner. They accused ESPN and LSU of failing to acknowledge the trend-setting move by Sanders and his team.