Not to speak for Burrito too much but by saying be careful building heroes. I love coach Mac and I think Burrito's Cosby comment might go a bit too far but people used to idolize Cosby in a similar manner.
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30 for 30 "The Gospel According to Mac"
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Not to speak for Burrito too much but by saying be careful building heroes. I love coach Mac and I think Burrito's Cosby comment might go a bit too far but people used to idolize Cosby in a similar manner.
you can always speak for me.
If it is a typical 30 for 30, then it's going to be a lot more than a puff piece.
There's the record you can't deny. There's the way he inspired people that's undeniable.
But I expect that there will also be the problems with drink and fidelity before he found religion, the issues with CU being viewed nationally as a dirty program during Mac's tenure, the political stances (even from the CU podium) that would likely get a coach fired in this day and age, the near-decision to leave for SMU, the family issues with out-of-wedlock pregnancies involving players, and the ill-timed departure from CU on Salaam's big day that occurred not long after signing a lifetime contract with CU.
There's a lot of meat on this bone outside of just being a Hall of Fame coaching legend.
There's the record you can't deny. There's the way he inspired people that's undeniable.
But I expect that there will also be the problems with drink and fidelity before he found religion, the issues with CU being viewed nationally as a dirty program during Mac's tenure, the political stances (even from the CU podium) that would likely get a coach fired in this day and age, the near-decision to leave for SMU, the family issues with out-of-wedlock pregnancies involving players, and the ill-timed departure from CU on Salaam's big day that occurred not long after signing a lifetime contract with CU.
There's a lot of meat on this bone outside of just being a Hall of Fame coaching legend.
BUFFS14
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I am very interested to see how it plays out. I believe he was an honorable man, you always knew where you stood with him. Unfortunately my personal experience with him wasn't ideal, but that doesn't take away from all the good he did for the school and in his life, and for the chosen others.
Lukeasaurus
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I know, but I guess my shot at BP was for this exchange. It always bothers me when a person jumps on the "Oh, so your saying he's Perfect" train of thought.
This is different.
Yeah, this one's actually going to be released.
BUFFS14
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Full respect for him and everything....but "love".....not so much..
FlatironsBuff
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Reminds me of a guy I knew that raced for Carrol Shelby in the 65 GT 350 R models. He respected CS, but didn't like him all that much. It was Carrols way or the highway and the guy said 'He was an unrelenting asshole who didn't suffer fools gladly. But he won, and won big, so you were happy to be along for the ride even if you hated him at times.'