Bill McCartney, who turned the long-moribund Colorado football program into the 1990 co-national champion, has late-onset Alzheimer’s/dementia, his family announced on Monday.
“We have been noticing memory issues for the past few years and he was recently diagnosed,” the family said in a statement. “He is receiving treatment and we are hoping this slows the progression of the disease. He is still the same Coach Mac — biking, golfing, supporting the Buffs and being an active member of his Church.
“We are making this public to ask for your understanding and patience as we know he frequently runs into fans, friends and former players.