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Bill McCartney (Official Thread)

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Hall of Fame
Bill McCartney (Branch under Bo Schembechler who is a branch under Woody)

Les Miles
Rick Neuheisel
Karl Dorrell
Gary Barnett
Gerry DiNardo
Steve Logan
Ron Vanderlinden
Lou Tepper
Bob Simmons
Mike Hankwitz.
 
Family: Ex-Colorado coach Bill McCartney has late-onset dementia/Alzheimer's

The family of former Colorado head coach Bill McCartney said in a statement Monday morning that McCartney is suffering from late-onset dementia/Alzheimer's.

"We are making this public to ask for your understanding and patience as we know he frequently runs into fans, friends and former players," the family said. "This is a frustrating and confusing disease, and if he appears disconnected or unknowing, please don't take it personally."

Entire article: http://espn.go.com/college-football...-say-suffering-late-onset-dementia-alzheimers
 
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ScriptOhio said:
Family: Ex-Colorado coach Bill McCartney has late-onset dementia/Alzheimer's

The family of former Colorado head coach Bill McCartney said in a statement Monday morning that McCartney is suffering from late-onset dementia/Alzheimer's.

"We are making this public to ask for your understanding and patience as we know he frequently runs into fans, friends and former players," the family said. "This is a frustrating and confusing disease, and if he appears disconnected or unknowing, please don't take it personally."

Entire article: http://espn.go.com/college-football...-say-suffering-late-onset-dementia-alzheimers
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That sucks. His 30 for 30 episode was really good. Seemed to genuinely care for his players. Helluva coach, too; as evidenced by the heights he took CU, and how hard they've fallen since. That's a tough school to win at, and he won a National Championship there. Would be similar to somebody winning an NC at Illinois in the B1G.
 
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AKAK said:
That might explain a lot about the goings on down there.
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LSU finished the '97 season 10-2 with the #11 ranked defense in the country.
replaced defense coordinator (Carl Reese) with Lou Tepper before the '98 season.

began season win the top 10 in preseason polls.
Teppers #91 ranked defense was a big reason for finishing 4-7 that year. and then 3-8 the following season.
 
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