Buffzone · Jun 29, 2018
Former CU Buffs coach Brian Cabral tackling new challenge
Former Colorado coach Brian Cabral was part of the Buffs coaching staff for 24 years. (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images North America)
The 2017 football season was unique for former Colorado player and assistant coach Brian Cabral.
After 30 years of coaching and being around the game for most of his life, Cabral stepped away from it a year ago.
"I really wanted to get closer to my grandchildren," he said. "I didn't want to miss any more than I already have."
Cabral played for the Buffs from 1974-77, under head coach Bill Mallory, who passed away last month. After a career in the NFL that included being a part of the Chicago Bears' 1985 Super Bowl championship team, Cabral got into coaching.