"How can you possibly hate on this young man": Travis Hunter fans react to Colorado star's $5000 donation for special cause

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After transferring from Jackson State last season, Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter has become a key part of the Buffs' offense. Off the field, Hunter also devotes time to giving back to the community.

This week, Coach Prime visited Casey Middle School in Boulder to support a young boy who was a victim of bullying. He then arranged a trip for the boy and his family to the Colorado Buffaloes' Champions Center where they met the players.

Deion Sanders blessed the boy with a generous donation of $1,000 and encouraged his team to contribute as well. Hunter obliged by saying that he would donate $5,000 for the kid.

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Fans took to social media to share their thoughts and perspectives on Travis Hunter's generous donation to help the bullied boy.

One fan took the opportunity to state that the Colorado two-way star is a role model for others

"How can you possibly hate on this young man?!! Love to see it!"

Another fan commented on Hunter's personality and nature.

"This kid is so mature and such a kid at the same time it's wild."

This fan praised Hunter for giving back to the community while comparing it with his own college experience.

"He's locked in and ahead of his time for his age. When I played college ball it was all about the women, cars and fast life, clubs. You live and learn but if I could go back with the knowledge I have today! I'm so proud of this kid for living life the right way and his work ethic on the field and the classroom is what sepearates him from the rest."

One fan believed that Hunter's act was an inspiration for others.

"This is so inspirational."

Another fan questioned why Coach Prime asked his players for contributions.

"Why didn't Coach Sanders just do it. Why take money from these young kids."
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Comments on Travis Hunter donating $5k to bullied kid

During a pre-practice team meeting ahead of the visit to Casey Middle School, Sanders shared the story about the bullied boy. He said the boy's father wrote a letter to him detailing his son's ordeal and asked for his help.


Travis Hunter asked to 'limit' defensive plays against Arizona

The Colorado two-way start injured himself during the Buffs' Week 7 loss to Kansas State. However, during this week's press conference, Deion Sanders announced that the injury is not severe and Hunter will play against Arizona in Week 8.

"Prime Time for College Football" host Jay Smith still has his doubts about Travis Hunter's abilities to carry out both defensive and offensive duties in Week 8.

"With Travis playing, to me, I would limit his defensive plays because it's a shoulder injury. I'd be more concerned about that. He does a really good job of getting down on offense. He's catching passes and preventing himself from really getting lit. But on defense, he's gotta lay the hammer down on some folks," Smith said (6:30 onwards)

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The Colorado vs Arizona game is scheduled to be played on Saturday, October 19. It will kick off at 4 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on television on FOX.

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Edited by Chaitanya Prakash