During a pregame media session set up for legendary Colorado football coach Bill McCartney to discuss the debut this week of the ESPN "30 for 30" documentary that recounted his national title-winning run with the Buffs, it only took a few minutes for McCartney's passionate game face to boil to the surface.
Asked about the ramifications of Saturday's home date against Stanford in the Buffaloes' quest to possibly land a bowl berth, the fire in McCartney's eyes immediately ignited. More than a few members of the gathered media were ready to hit Folsom Field to bash some Cardinal on the opening kickoff by the time coach Mac finished his response.