The Colorado football program received troubling news on Sunday when head coach Deion Sanders became embroiled in the bankruptcy battle involving his son, Shilo.
Coach Prime has reportedly been subpoenaed at the plaintiff’s request, sparking reactions across the college football community.
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Shilo’s bankruptcy trial is scheduled to begin on Aug. 31 and continue through Sept. 4, creating a potential conflict with Colorado’s season opener. During the recent hearing, Judge Michael E. Romero acknowledged that Coach Prime has been subpoenaed and noted the timing could present challenges.
“I’m also concerned there’s a game: CU’s first game is that same week,” Judge Romero noted. “So I can see that coming. I am not a CU alum and I have no ties to CU. So I don’t care. But I’m just recognizing that is a potential issue.”
It remains unclear whether Coach Prime has officially been served with the subpoena requested by the plaintiff’s attorney.
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He could seek to have it dismissed by filing a motion to quash, but as he looks to unentangle himself, CFB fans are making their voices heard.
“Gonna be a great Caleb Hammer episode,” one said. “Judge is a Tech fan, obviously,” another person remarked.
The legal dispute centers on whether Shilo can eliminate an $11.89 million judgment through bankruptcy. The debt stems from a lawsuit filed by his former school security guard, John Darjean, who alleged Shilo injured him in a 2015 incident when Darjean attempted to confiscate his phone at Coach Prime’s instruction.
Darjean was awarded a default judgment after Shilo failed to appear in court, but the debt can only be discharged if the court determines it was not the result of a “willful and malicious injury.”
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Shilo is currently out of football after spending some time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent last year. With the legal case now drawing Coach Prime into the proceedings, many football fans continued sharing their reactions.
“Man, having a HOF DB for a father, Shilo sure as [expletive] didn’t get much of his attributes,” one said.
“How does a college kid with no job get $11 million of credit?” a curious fan asked.
The timing of the trial also overlaps with Colorado’s Sept. 3 season opener against Georgia Tech. After finishing 3-9 overall and 1-8 in Big 12 play last season, the Buffaloes are hoping to rebound in 2026.
However, the ongoing legal proceedings could become an added distraction, as Coach Prime may have to leave team activities in Boulder to appear in court in Denver during game week.
