Tag: Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig

Coach Prime offers injury update on Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig ahead of Nebraska game

Coach Prime gave an update on injured safety Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig

Ahead of this weekend’s battle with the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders provided an update on injured safety Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig.

Silmon-Craig played in only 10 defensive snaps during the Buffs’ season opener against North Dakota State before exiting with an injury. The exact nature of the injury is unknown, but the senior defensive back took a significant hit to his head early in the game, leading some to speculate he suffered a concussion.

Here’s what Coach Prime said on Tuesday when asked about Silmon-Craig’s status:

“He’s doing well,” Sanders said. “I think he may be cleared tomorrow. We’re praying so because he is one of the bonafide leaders of the defense, leaders on the team. His passion is second to none. He’s second to none the way he plays the game. When he goes down, it’s definitely a deficit in our secondary as well as in our defense. He is the communicator. He and Shilo (Sanders), but he is even more of a communicator than Shilo is.”

After exiting Thursday’s game in the first half, Silmon-Craig was replaced by Savion Riley. The former Vanderbilt and Miami transfer recorded seven total tackles, including one TFL.

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Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig thriving as ‘lead by example’ veteran

Veteran safety Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig spoke with Buffaloes Wire about his leadership style

While it appeared natural, Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig’s passionate speech last week was an aberration from his typical mode of leadership.

In an interview with Buffaloes Wire during Colorado’s fall sports media day, the veteran safety shared that he prefers to let his work ethic do the talking. However, Silmon-Craig will become vocal when necessary, especially if he’s noticing a lack of passion.

“I’m more of a lead-by-example guy,” Silmon-Craig told Buffaloes Wire. “I’m gonna do it first and then I’m gonna tell you how to do it. I’ve played a lot of football and I’ve seen a lot of people say they’re leaders and put talk before action. People really respect it more if you’re a guy that (does it). When the new guys came in the spring, I didn’t say nothing for two weeks straight. I just worked my butt off every day so when I do say something, it’s respected. Like yesterday in the speech, I never really say nothing, so when I do talk people are listening.”

Silmon-Craig, who began his college football career playing for CU head coach Deion Sanders at Jackson State, added that compared to last year, the Buffs’ locker room is more conducive to players speaking their minds.

Check out the clip of Silmon-Craig’s stirring speech below:

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Colorado’s secondary meshing well together early in fall camp

The chemistry within Colorado’s defensive secondary is apparent

For those worried that Colorado football’s roster turnover might make things difficult for players to get on the same page, Wednesday’s media scrum with the Buffs’ defensive backs should dispel those fears.

Incoming transfer defensive backs DJ McKinney and Preston Hodge were at the podium answering questions about fall camp when two veteran safeties decided it was time for a curveball. Shilo Sanders and Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig did their best reporter impersonations and started firing questions at their new teammates.

Despite some chuckles, McKinney and Hodge were able to keep their composure. Hodge answered a question from Sanders about how it feels having No. 21 playing over the top:

“It feels great, man,” Hodge said. “I can trust that inside route is going to be covered.”

This light-hearted exchange shows that Colorado’s DBs are meshing well together early in preseason camp.

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Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig praises Colorado fans following final home game

Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig gave a special shoutout to Buff Nation

Although the Buffs only mustered wins in two of their six home games, Folsom Field was electric in its 100th season hosting Colorado football.

Every home game was sold out for the first time in program history and big names such as Lil Wayne, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Kevin Garnett, Terrell Owens, Kawhi Leonard and several others were in Boulder to watch Deion Sanders’ Buffs this fall.

However, it was ultimately the CU faithful that brought the most energy to Folsom Field this year. Following Colorado’s final home game, safety Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig gave a special shoutout to Buff Nation earlier this week:

Silmon-Craig, who spent the past two seasons playing for Coach Prime at Jackson State, has enjoyed a strong first season in Boulder and I’d expect him to come back for his senior year. Entering Week 12, his three interceptions are tied for the team lead.

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What Deion Sanders, Colorado players are saying heading into Friday’s Washington State game

Here’s what Coach Prime and Co. are saying heading into Friday’s Washington State game

Despite a current four-game losing streak, this Colorado football team hasn’t lost much of its early-season confidence. Head coach Deion Sanders is seeing progress and with the amount of talent that the Buffs own, there are reasons to like Colorado’s chances at beating a struggling Washington State team on Friday.

After starting the season 4-0 with wins over Wisconsin and Oregon State, the Cougars are losers of six straight heading into their home finale.

Coach Prime, safety Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig, defensive lineman Amari McNeill, edge rusher Jordan Domineck and defensive ends coach Nick Williams all spoke to the media this week ahead of Friday’s game. Here’s what they had to say:

Two Buffs make PFF list of highest-graded returning Pac-12 safeties

Colorado owns two of the highest-graded returning safeties in the Pac-12, according to @PFF_College

According to Pro Football Focus, the Colorado Buffaloes have a pair of dynamic safeties ready to contribute entering the 2023 season. PFF’s college football Twitter page revealed its top 10 highest-graded returning (as in non-rookies) safeties in the Pac-12 and two Buffs made the list.

Checking in at No. 8 was Rodrick Ward, who transferred to the Buffs from Southern Utah in May. Ward was a first-team All-WAC player last season and will be in the mix to get playing time next year.

At No. 6 was a player who has all the makings of a leader for the Buffaloes, Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig. After starring at Jackson State, Silmon-Craig made the transition to Colorado where it looks like he will get a lot of time in the secondary this season.

Both Ward and Silmon-Craig are making the jump from the FCS level, but if their grades can carry over, Colorado’s secondary will become that much deeper.

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Every CU Buffs player to earn their jersey number so far this spring

These players have all earned their jersey number so far this spring

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders does things a little unorthodox at times. None of his players started spring football with numbers on their jerseys. Rather, they have to earn them with their play and work ethic.

With the spring game coming up and spring practice underway, quite a few players have already earned jersey numbers.

A few of the big-name transfers have their numbers sealed, but a few other players are notably missing. It’s a different approach, but it will be interesting to see if it pays off.

Nonetheless, here’s a rundown of all the Buffs who have earned their numbers so far this spring:

Colorado spring football: Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig, Shedeur Sanders speak to media

Two of Colorado’s on-field leaders met with the media

A lot of new faces have joined the Colorado Buffaloes this offseason, and two of the most exciting new players met with the media on Saturday in quarterback Shedeur Sanders and safety Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig. Both Sanders and Silmon-Craig starred on last year’s Jackson State Tigers squad and decided to follow head coach Deion Sanders to Colorado.

Shedeur Sanders has started for his father the last two years at JSU and will be looked upon to be the leader of the offense in his first year at CU under offensive coordinator Sean Lewis. Silmon-Craig played in 25 games the last two seasons and was all over the field for the Tigers’ defense, racking up 111 tackles, four sacks, five interceptions and two forced fumbles.

Five CU Buffs to watch this spring

These five Buffs are worth keeping an eye on this spring

The countdown is nearly complete as the 2023 CU Buffs begin spring football practices on Sunday.

Players and coaches alike, there are plenty of new faces in Boulder this spring who are eager to get Colorado back to its glory days. Those additions include head coach Deion Sanders, former top overall recruit Travis Hunter, new Buffs quarterback Shedeur Sanders and a number of talented incoming freshmen.

This spring is, of course, an important one for a program in the midst of an unprecedented transition led by Coach Prime.

Below are five players — all new Buffs — who I predict will have a big spring season: