William Paul McCartney (August 22, 1940 – January 10, 2025) was an American college football coach who was the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes for 13 seasons (1982 – 1994). He compiled a 93–55–5 (.624) record, and won three consecutive Big Eight Conference titles (1989 – …

Jan 21, 2025 · Bill McCartney was a longtime football coach for the Colorado Buffaloes, leading the team to three straight Big Eight Conference titles, while forming the Promise Keepers ministry at the same time.

Jan 10, 2025 · BOULDER — Bill McCartney, one of the most visible and successful head coaches in all sports in the University of Colorado's 135-year athletic history, passed away peacefully here after a long illness shortly after 9 p.m. Friday evening with family members by his side. He was 84.

Jan 15, 2025 · Bill McCartney, a football coach who in the 1980s took the University of Colorado from perennial losers to national champions, but who later left behind his $350,000 annual salary to...

Jan 11, 2025 · Former Colorado football coach Bill McCartney, who coached the Buffaloes to their lone national championship season in 1990, died late Friday night, as announced by the program. He was 84...

Jan 13, 2025 · BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Bill McCartney, who coached Colorado to its only football national championship in 1990, has died. He was 84. The charismatic figure known as Coach Mac died Friday night “after a courageous journey …

Jan 11, 2025 · BOULDER — Tributes were pouring in for Bill McCartney, who passed away Friday evening (January 10) at the age of 84. The following include comments from former players, coaches, staff, alumni and media who spent numerous years with him. Presented in alphabetical order:

Jan 10, 2025 · Bill McCartney, the former Colorado Buffaloes football head coach, passed away at the age of 84. His family said he died peacefully after a battle with dementia .

Jan 10, 2025 · BOULDER, Colo. -- Bill McCartney, who coached Colorado to its only football national championship in 1990, has died. He was 84. McCartney died Friday night “after a courageous journey with dementia,” according to a family statement. His family announced in 2016 that he had been diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer's.

Jan 11, 2025 · Bill McCartney, who coached Colorado to its only football national championship in 1990, died Friday. He was 84.