Deion Sanders says offering critics $50K to stop talking was a joke as Colorado sinks in Big 12 — SkimNews
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- Colorado Buffaloes sit at the bottom of the Big 12 during a five-game losing streak, with a 2-5 overall record and 0-3 conference mark.
- Colorado Buffaloes went 1-11 in Big 12 play over the past two seasons, as the excitement surrounding Sanders’ first two seasons gave way to frustration and apathy.
- Deion Sanders called the $50,000 offer to keep critics from mentioning his name for a year a joke, saying, “Some people live on your name.”
- Uncle Neely said on BuffBoys Live that some critics rejected Sanders’ proposed $50,000 deal to leave his name alone for a year.
- Deion Sanders said Colorado was disciplined in academics, punctuality, uniforms and manners but failed at critical moments on the field after its loss to Oklahoma State.
- Colorado Buffaloes would owe Sanders $25.5 million in buyout money if he were fired after the end of the 2026 season, leaving the program unable to afford to move on from him.
Why it matters: Colorado’s five-game skid and 1-11 Big 12 record over two seasons have turned early enthusiasm into frustration and apathy, leaving fans without a clear route out of the conference cellar. If Sanders were fired after 2026, Colorado would owe $25.5 million in buyout money, making the coach change materially expensive.
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