In recent years, Colorado legendary quarterback Darian Hagan had seen his mentor and former coach, Bill McCartney, decline in health. When the call came on Friday night that McCartney had died, at age ...

Bill McCartney, better known as “Coach Mac,” who died Friday at the age of 84, is being remembered for leading his Colorado Buffaloes to their only national championship in 1990. In reality, his ...

In January, Bill McCartney, a hero of CU Buffs Athletics, died. In April, the university announced that it would erect a statue of the long-time football coach. If McCartney’s legacy were solely tied ...

College Football Hall of Fame Coach Bill McCartney passed away peacefully with family members by his side shortly after 9 pm Friday evening, Colorado Historian David Plati informed members of the ...

Tom McCartney would chat with his dad — legendary CU football coach Bill McCartney — before and after every game as the head coach at Fairview High School. Even at halftime, they’d often communicate ...

Coach Prime, win this one for Coach Mac. Bill McCartney, creator of the “Red-Letter Rivalry’’ 41 years ago, will be sanguine and smiling at the stadium's Saturday Morning Special between Colorado and ...