Dion Sanders is no stranger to taking care of his players like family but now the Colorado Buffs head coach is fighting for more than just victories on the field Sanders recently made an emotional public plea calling for the release of Jimmy horn senr the father of Colarado wide receiver Jimmy horn Jr horn Senor is currently incarcerated on drug rated charges as the 2024 season approaches coach Prime knows his starw needs his father's support more than ever and he's not staying silent Sanders known for his motivational messages took a break from practice to address fans directly via well-off media the coach who has always cared deeply for his players spoke about horn Jr's personal struggles due to his father's long-term incarceration for those that are truly involved your honor I just want to tell you candidly that I'm praying for Jimmy horn senior who's been incarcerated for a multitude of years Sanders said this is some really powerful stuff from Dion Sanders Colorado W Jimmy horn was having a rough game so Dion pulled him aside and gave him an important message he told horn that his dad who was in prison was watching him play the Buffs coach didn't stop there sharing that he had personally spoken with Jimmy horn Senor and believes in his transformation I just want you to know I've talked to Jimmy horn Senor and truly he has served a multitude of years he has repented of what is transpired and he is Tru truly a different man with Colorado aiming to make a major Splash in the Big 12 Sanders emphasized that players like horn Jr need to be in the best mental and physical shape I just wish to God you could see in your heart an opportunity that he could come out of incarceration and have a chance to resume his fatherly responsibility in which he was very very good at Sanders pleaded fans quickly rallied behind Sanders emotional appeal flooding the comment section with support one fan passionately wrote free Mr horn he needs to be cheering J5 in the stands another echoed the sentiment saying yes God praying Jimmy senior home soon free that man horn Jr who has been a rising star on the buffalo's roster posted impressive stats over the past two seasons racking up 67 receptions for 959 yards and four touchdowns his prowess on special teams with 16 kick returns has also made him a standout player but despite his onfield success the absence of his father has weighed heavily on him especially as he enters what could be his final season in college football before heading to the NFL in addition to his athletic achievements horn Jr is pursuing a degree in communication from the University of Colorado making it all the more important for him to have his father's guidance and presence as one fan put it praying for Jimmy horn senior and Junior people can change and be rehabil abil itated I know it will mean the world to Jimmy horn Jr to have his father see him play in person before he heads to the NFL