January 1, Deion Sanders Mistakenly Thinks Mount Rushmore’s in California!

In his first season as head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, Deion Sanders, also known as “Coach Prime,” has certainly learned a lot. On Tuesday, he learned something about geography after mistakenly thinking that Mount Rushmore was in California.

During a press conference, Sanders was asked about Colorado failing to live up to his expectations and referenced the famous site. “My expectations are out of the darn park,” Sanders said as he pointed toward the sky. “C’mon man. What’s those little four heads that are in California? What do they call those? The people’s faces engraved?”

After being informed that Mount Rushmore was actually in South Dakota, Sanders shared a laugh with the media. “I thought it was in LA all this time,” Sanders said. “Wow. My geography. That’s the Hollywood thing? That’s what I thought. I’m sorry.” He added, “Thank you for educating me.”

Maybe my favorite press conference moment of the season. Coach Prime is entertaining, that’s for sure #cubuffs pic.twitter.com/dVcXXKGfRM

— Brian Howell (@BrianHowell33) November 21, 2023

It’s been a rollercoaster first year for Sanders in Boulder after taking over a team that went 1-11 in 2022. Colorado shocked many in the college football world by starting off the year 3-0 before falling to two top-25 teams in Oregon and USC.

After defeating Arizona State in October, the Buffaloes have now lost five straight games, including a blowout loss to Washington State in Week 12.

“We didn’t accomplish what we wanted, but we accomplished what we needed,” Sanders said Tuesday when asked how he would rate his first season if they defeat Utah on Saturday. “I think hope is instilled tremendously in the city, in the student body, within this team, within this building, and you see the direction that we’re heading.”

“So, the things that you look to as a loss, some kind of way I see it as a win. We didn’t do certainly what I wanted to do. But, we’re doing tremendously, much more than what was done. So, you’ve got to put it in perspective.”

Colorado will not be bowl-eligible in Sanders’ first season but will have a chance to get to five wins in its final regular season game against Utah on Saturday.

Why It Matters

Coach Prime’s recent Mount Rushmore blunder shows how our education system is failing when it comes to teaching geography. As a conservative man, I believe that it’s essential for Americans to know the key landmarks and locations in our great nation. If a high-profile figure like Deion Sanders can make such a mistake, it’s a sign that we need to prioritize teaching our youth about America’s geography. Let’s take pride in our country and invest in education to ensure that future generations can confidently identify and appreciate our national treasures. It’s time to hold our educational institutions accountable and make sure they teach the importance of knowing our nation’s landmarks and history.

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