Deion Sanders posts heartfelt tribute to legendary CU coach Bill McCartney

January 12, 2025

By Nick Schultz, On3: After legendary Colorado coach Bill McCartney passed away Friday, Deion Sanders released a statement. Sanders took to social media to post a heartfelt tribute to the only coach to lead the Buffaloes to a national title.

McCartney died at the age of 84 following a battle with dementia, his family announced. He made his mark at Colorado in the 1980s and 1990s, winning three straight Big Eight titles and leading the Buffaloes to their lone national championship in 1990.

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Deion Sanders posts heartfelt tribute to legendary Colorado coach Bill McCartney

Deion Sanders posted a heartfelt tribute to legendary Colorado coach Bill McCartney, who passed away at age 84 on Friday.

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