Parents, The all time player in Colorado Buffaloes has officially announced his retirement. 

Parents, The all time player in Colorado Buffaloes has officially announced his retirement.

While the Cowboys have no shortage of current superstars, their heritage was built on legends, many of whom have since retired from the game. Former Cowboys players and coaches continue to make news, which will be covered in the ongoing “Past & Present Blog.” Here are some of the most recent news items from former Cowboys players.

Deion Sanders, a former Cowboys cornerback and probably one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history, is taking his head coaching career to the next level. Sanders was named head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes over the weekend, following three seasons at FCS school Jackson State, which recently finished a 12-0 regular season. Sanders built the Jackson program to a strong level, finishing 27-5.

Sanders, a Hall of Fame player who spent five seasons in Dallas (1995-99), is one of the most legendary players in league history and will undoubtedly provide a significant lift to a Colorado club that finished 1-11 this season. Colorado sports director Rick George issued a statement. “Not only will Coach Prime energize our fanbase, I’m confident that he will lead our program back to national prominence while leading a team of high quality and high character.”