Deion Sanders removes players after 41-7 loss to Northwestern
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders said a few players were removed from the football roster after the Buffaloes' 41-7 loss to Northwestern on September 19 in Evanston, Illinois, and safety Ben Finneseth apologized for pre-game remarks about the opponent. Sanders had earlier expressed displeasure with players who appeared to be laughing after the defeat, saying he expected professionalism. He later announced that several players were no longer on the team, citing their conduct as unacceptable.