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University of Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders watches his team play the Oregon Ducks on Saturday at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in this week’s CNN’s Race Deconstructed newsletter. ![](https://i0.wp.com/www.blackhotfirenetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Upgrade-section.png?resize=600%2C250)