Deion Sanders promoting fired Virginia Tech coach is a move that could completely backfire

Dec 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Legendary football and baseball player and father of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders on the sidelines prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images | Scott Galvin-Imagn ImagesWhen former Virginia Tech head football coach Brent Pry fired three assistant coaches in December of 2024 after a disappointing 6-6 season, one of those fired was defensive coordinator Chris Marve. His defense underperformed during the season, and it came as little surprise that he was let go.

After spending the 2025 season out of the game, he was hired at the University of Colorado by head…