Colorado’s 31–7 victory over Delaware was memorable for more than just the score. For the first time in program history, the third quarterback into a game threw two touchdown passes. Ryan Staub went 7 of 10 for 157 yards, averaging 15.7 yards per attempt with two scores.
Deion Sanders admitted the plan to use three quarterbacks had been in place for days. “I decided that two days ago and I prayed a lot about it,” Sanders said. “Each quarterback was going to get two series a piece and somebody was going to come out of the pack. Staub got four because he was consistent. I am proud of all of them.”
On Fox after the game, Sanders smiled when asked what he saw in Staub. “I saw what I have been seeing at practice for the last few years. Like this is who he is. This is who he has always been. He just needed opportunity. That is all he needed.”
Staub admitted the moment was surreal. “I just I had a dream and I saw something and I just wanted to chase it,” he said. “I love being here. I love playing for Coach Prime and man I am just so blessed…all I needed was that opportunity and we got more work to do.”
Sanders quickly gave his quarterback a new nickname. “Martin Luther that is what he said. He had a dream right. Martin Luther Staub. Love this kid man.” Staub responded simply: “Love you coach.”
"All I needed was that opportunity."
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The head coach praised his demeanor. “He has been in this system for three years now and he is just unflappable. Some guys just have that thing about them that you want to help them become successful. And he is that kid.”
Sanders would not reveal his plan for next week at Houston but Staub kept his eyes forward. “It was good but we got to be better. We got to fix a lot of things and be sharp going into next week and especially the rest of the season.”
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