The exchange arose during questions about a reported $50,000 offer to silence Sanders’ critics. Sanders said the remark was a joke and had been misinterpreted—not a genuine payment offer. Howell’s book, scheduled for release November 3, draws on interviews with Sanders, Colorado players, and university officials. The article notes that a reporter generally does not need a coach’s permission to write an independent account of his career.
The discussion comes as Colorado struggles on the field. The Buffaloes were 2-5 overall and 0-4 in Big 12 play ahead of their October 31 game against Kansas State, following a 57-24 loss to Oklahoma State and a five-game losing streak. Sanders’ high-profile role, substantial contract extension, and the expectations surrounding his program have intensified scrutiny of the team’s performance.
### Key Takeaways
– Sanders questioned Howell about writing a book focused on his coaching career without discussing it with him.
– Sanders characterized the $50,000 remark as a joke, not a real offer to pay critics.
– Howell’s book covers Sanders’ path to Colorado and the program’s rise to national attention.
– Colorado’s 2-5 record and five-game losing streak have added pressure and criticism.
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