Bill McCartney died on Jan. 10 at the age of 84 after a long battle with dementia and his son, Mike, said this week, “I thought I was ready, because we knew he was dying.”

As the CU Buffs community gathered to honor the late Bill McCartney, there were Nebraska jokes. Of course, there were jabs at the Cornhuskers.

"His impact was felt both on and off the field, and his spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those he inspired," McCartney's family said in a statement

Buffs past and present came together Wednesday to honor the life and legacy of former head football coach Bill McCartney. Coach Mac, the all-time winningest coach in CU Boulder's history, passed away after ‘a courageous journey with dementia,

The University of Colorado Athletic Department will hold a public memorial for legendary football coach Bill McCartney, who passed away Friday, January 10. The event, which will be a loving celebration of a titan both on and off the field,