1990 Colorado Offense Playbook – Bill McCartney

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Bill McCartney was the coach of the 1990 Colorado football team.

Bill McCartney was the head coach for the Colorado football team from 1982 to 1994. During his tenure, he led the team to a record of 93-55-5 and won three conference championships. He is most famous for leading the team to a national championship in 1990, the only one in the school's history.

Off the field, McCartney was known for his strong religious beliefs and his involvement in various Christian organizations. He was also known for his emphasis on discipline and character-building, which he instilled in his players.

In 1990, Bill McCartney led the Colorado Buffaloes to a share of the national championship with Georgia Tech. The team finished the season with a record of 11-1-1, with their only loss coming to Illinois. The team was known for its powerful offense and stingy defense, led by standout quarterback Darian Hagan and linebacker Alfred Williams. The team also had a famous "Miracle at Michigan" play in which Colorado scored a last-second touchdown to beat the Michigan Wolverines on the road.

During Bill McCartney's tenure at Colorado, his team was known for a physical, run-heavy offense that emphasized ball control and time of possession. In 1990, Colorado averaged 194 rushing yards per game and 144 passing yards per game. The team's leading rusher, Eric Bieniemy, had 1,628 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns on the season, while the team's quarterback, Darian Hagan, added 964 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns on the ground. The offense was also known for its effective use of the option play, which allowed for multiple ball-carriers and deceptive play-calling.