Photos: State legislature tackles Prime Effect in Colorado

It was all selfies and smiles at the Colorado Capitol Friday morning when Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders made an appearance at the invitation of the CU system and Sen. James Coleman, a major football fan. Coach Prime first joined members of the Black Caucus for breakfast and conversation before being recognized in the Senate Chambers. While in Denver, he posed for photos with Gov. Jared Polis, who also received a nifty pair of Buffs-themed Nikes from CU. CU President Todd Saliman, CU Regent Wanda James and CU Boulder Chancellor Philip DiStefano joined the action.

Photos by Glenn Asakawa/CU Boulder.

Deion Sanders joins members of the Colorado Black Caucus for breakfast and conversation
Deion Sanders talks with Rep. Junie Joseph, a CU Law alumna, as he joins Colorado Black Caucus lawmakers for breakfast.
Deion Sanders joins members of the Colorado Black Caucus for breakfast and conversation
Deion Sanders and Chancellor Phil DiStefano listens to CU Regent Wanda James talk during a breakfast meeting of the Colorado Black Caucus lawmakers
Deion Sanders and Chancellor Phil DiStefano sit and listen during a breakfast meeting of the Colorado Black Caucus lawmakers
Deion Sanders speaks to members of the Colorado Black Caucus during a breakfast meeting
CU President Todd Saliman addresses members of the Colorado Black Caucus lawmakers during a breakfast meeting
Deion Sanders, center in back row, poses with members of the Colorado Black Caucus lawmakers and CU leadership after a breakfast meeting at the Capitol
Sen. James Coleman, vice chair of the Colorado Black Caucus, left, and his family poses with Deion Sanders after a breakfast meeting with the Caucus at the state Capitol
Deion Sanders, sitting next to Chancellor Phil DiStefano, greets Chip the buffalo mascot before being honored in the Senate Chamber
State Senator Joann Ginal poses for a photo with Deion Sanders
Mindy Miller, senior advisor to the Senate president, takes a selfie with Deion Sanders
State Senator Janet Buckner takes a photo with Deion Sanders
CU Regent Wanda James takes a selfie with Deion Sanders
CU President Todd Saliman, CU head football coach Deion Sanders and CU Boulder Chancellor Phil DiStefano pose for a photo
Deion Sanders sits between CU President Todd Saliman, left, and CU Boulder Chancellor Phil DiStefano, while being honored in the Senate Chamber
Deion Sanders, Todd Saliman and Phil DiStefano join in applause for recognition of CU Regent Wanda James being honored in the Senate Chamber
CU head football coach Deion Sanders laughs while adding his signature to a CU football helmet with signatures from previous CU coaches
Gov. Jared Polis opens a box of CU Buffalo-branded shoes as Todd Saliman, Phil DiStefano, Deion Sanders and Wanda James look on
Gov. Jared Polis opens a box of CU Buffalo-branded shoes as Todd Saliman, Phil DiStefano, Deion Sanders and Wanda James look on
Gov. Jared Polis poses with CU football coach Deion Sanders in Polis’ office at the state Capitol
Gov. Jared Polis poses with Deion Sanders and other CU and higher ed leadership in Polis’ office at the state Capitol