Tragedy Strikes Colorado Football

Colorado football is mourning the loss of third-year sophomore Ponder, who passed away recently. Ponder, originally from Opa Locka, Florida, joined the program two seasons prior after transferring from Bethune-Cookman. He had seen limited game action in his tenure, appearing in two games last season with minimal statistics.

Head Coach Deion Sanders expressed his deep sadness on social media, remembering Ponder as "one of my favorites," a "loved, respected & born leader." Coach Sanders offered prayers for those who knew him. The cause of Ponder's death has not been publicly disclosed. The team is scheduled to commence its spring practice on Monday in Boulder.