Bill McCartney, legendary Colorado coach, dead at 84 after dementia battle

Legendary Colorado football coach Bill McCartney, who led the program to its only national championship, died Friday night after a long battle with dementia, his family confirmed in a statement. He was 84. 

McCartney, the winningest coach in Colorado history, died "peacefully" surrounded by his family, the university said in a statement. 

"Our father surrendered his life to Jesus at 33 years old, setting a trajectory for our family and many others. We share his faith in Jesus and truly...