According to multiple sources, including USA Todays FTW, Sporting News, and AthlonSports.com, the "L" on Colorado jerseys stands for "Leaders," while the "D" stands for "Dawgs." These designations replace the traditional "C" for captain, as Coach Deion Sanders believes he has a better way of motivating his players. Players with an "L" on their chest are designated as "leaders," while players with a "D" on their chest are designated as "dawgs". Sanders claims that these titles are not interchangeable. The four players with these designations were out for the coin toss in one game. Sanders has used this unique system to motivate his players and create a different flair for the team.