BOULDER — Colorado football coach Mike MacIntyre has a simple message for his players that he reiterates constantly.
There is life after football. Use the scholarship opportunity they are given to make sure they are prepared when that moment arrives.
MacIntyre's players have clearly paid close attention. Since his arrival in Boulder, 105 of the 116 players who have reached their senior seasons at CU have earned their diplomas — an eye-popping 90.5 percent.
"Coach Mac does a great job of putting in our heads that there is life after football and making sure we understand that," said former Buffs standout Phillip Lindsay.