A statue to honor legendary Colorado head football coach Bill McCartney was unveiled Friday night in a private ceremony.

The general public will get its first look at the 8 1/2-foot tall bronze statue Saturday when the Buffaloes host Arizona State at Folsom Field (6 p.m., ESPN2).

Designed by Brian Hanlon of Hanlon Sculpture Studios, the statue was erected in the northeast corner of Franklin Field, the Buffs’ outdoor practice surface next to Folsom Field. On game days, Franklin is used by fans for tailgating.

“Coach Mac,” as he was known, died Jan. 8 at the age of 84. During his 13 seasons as CU’s head coach, from 1982-94, he went 93-55-5, the most wins of any football coach in program history. McCartney led the Buffs to their only national title, in 1990, and three Big Eight Conference

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