Deion Sanders confirms Warren Sapp will be on his CU staff next year

Warren Sapp has wanted to break into coaching and another Hall-of-Famer will help his journey. Deion Sanders confirmed the former NFL great will be on his staff next year. He broke the news during his coaches show on Wednesday.

"I'm excited about coach Sapp," Sanders said. "He's a dear friend that I love to life. He's going to be invaluable with what he bring to the table."

Sapp has been around Boulder since Sanders took over nearly a year ago. He has openly talked about joining Sanders' staff several times and told the Rich Eisen Show about it back in September.

"I'm going to go get my degree and I'm going to ask Prime for a spot on his staff," Sapp said. "I got my transcript. I'm starting the process."

The defensive beast made his name with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before joining the Raiders to end his career in 2007. Sapp and Sanders worked together and were part of the NFL Network's coverage lineup. The two were built up as some of the most decorated players for their respective positions in NFL history. Coach Prime spoke out about the need for an "upper room" in Canton, and I'm sure Sapp would be joining him.

With Sapp and Sanders making it official, the only one left is Terrell Owens, who would be an outstanding asset. Coach Prime wanted TO at Jackson State, but it might become a reality with the other Hall-of-Famer being around the Buffs program a lot this year.