Deion Sanders mourns loss of Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder: 'One of my favorites'

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Dominiq Ponder died this weekend at age 23, head coach Deion Sanders confirmed on Sunday in an emotional social media tribute.

2 Mar, 01:52 — 2 Mar, 02:22

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The death of a young college athlete is a tragic event that deeply impacts their team, university, and the wider sports community. Dominiq Ponder's passing is particularly poignant for the Colorado Buffaloes football program, which has been under significant national scrutiny and transformation since Deion Sanders took over as head coach. This story underscores the human element within high-profile college sports, reminding us of the fragility of life amidst athletic pursuits.

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Deion SandersHead Coach Dominiq PonderQuarterback Colorado BuffaloesFootball Team

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First report: Fox News · 2 Mar, 01:52|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 31m|Window: 31m

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