good evening I'm Mike Norris and this is tune in news TV in a surprising turn of events at the University of Colorado head football coach Dion Sanders has made it clear that he will no longer respond to questions from Denver Post columnist Sean Keeler the university has stated that this decision stems from what they describe as sustained personal attacks on Coach Sanders by Keeler the controversy has drawn significant attention particularly given Sanders high-profile position within the university and the broader Sports Community known for his outspoken nature and Leadership on and off the field Sanders has become a central figure in Colorado's football program bringing Renewed Energy and visibility to the team according to the university the decision to stop engaging with Keeler was not made lightly they claim that the columnists coverage of Sanders has cross the line from critical journalism into personal vendettas creating an environment that the university believed is detrimental to both Sanders and the football program the university has emphasized that while they respect the role of the media in holding public figures accountable they also believe in protecting their staff from what they view as unfair treatment this move has sparked a broader conversation about the relationship between the media and public figures particularly in the highstakes world of college sports critics of Sanders decision argue that it sets a troubling precedent for transparency and accountability while supporters believe that Sanders has every right to protect himself from what they see as unwarranted personal criticism the standoff between Sanders and Keeler highlights the often contentious relationship between the press and those they cover especially when strong personalities and high expectations are involved as the situation unfolds it will be interesting to see how this decision impacts both Sanders tenure at Colorado and the broader discourse around media relations and sports as always we will continue to follow this story closely and provide you with updates dates as they become available for TuneIn news TV this is Mike Norris keeping you informed on the latest developments in sports and Beyond [Music]