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Deion Sanders addresses Cree Thomas' penalty problem in unique way

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders utilized an unconventional method at practice this week to curb defensive back Cree Thomas's ongoing penalty struggles by making him wear mittens instead of standard gloves. Thomas drew two defensive pass interference penalties during last Saturday's 23-13 defeat against Baylor in Waco, contributing to a broader season issue where the Buffaloes have accumulated 36 total flags for 329 yards across four games.

Sanders clarified that the no-gloves tactic was designed to send a clear behavioral message rather than bench the physical cornerback, who has otherwise excelled at limiting completions when pressing opposing receivers at the line of scrimmage. Looking ahead to Saturday's contest at Folsom Field, Thomas faces a demanding test against the undefeated and tenth-ranked Texas Tech squad, which brings a formidable passing attack featuring pass-catchers Coy Eakin and Kenny Johnson.

The Buffaloes enter the matchup as 13.5-point underdogs and will host the Big 12 showdown at 5:30 p.m. Mountain Time on Fox, with Sanders having already warned his roster that further infractions will result in direct conditioning penalties.

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