Twi-lights: CU Buffs take national spotlight in ESPN 30 for 30

ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentary series ran a film about former Colorado coach Bill McCartney Tuesday Night. The film titled “The Gospel According to Mac,” focused on Colorado football from 1982 until 1994. It dealt with the religious, racial, and personal conflicts that surrounded the Buffs under Coach Mac. Since the film was part of ESPN’s prominent 30 for 30 series, the Buffs were part of the national spotlight tonight.

Before Coach Mac’s arrival, many recruits didn’t know anything about the @CUBuffs. #GospelAccordingToMac pic.twitter.com/VygmJh2Gnm

— 30 for 30 (@30for30) November 4, 2015

"Cause I can sell Boulder over Lincoln"

— Benjamin Burrows (@Rumblinbuffalo) November 4, 2015

Loving the #GospelAccordingToMac #30for30 … Such an interesting look at Coach Mac, recruiting & the psychology behind all of it. @Espn

— Samantha Steele Ponder (@samponder) November 4, 2015

Coach Mac was an excellent recruiter who connected with players of different backgrounds. #GospelAccordingToMac https://t.co/RqxNzdJMhm

— 30 for 30 (@30for30) November 4, 2015

Tonight’s 30 for 30 is another pleasant surprise in the fall slate. https://t.co/UA4im2yabM

— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) November 4, 2015

I lived this entire story. I remember every detail. And I still can't believe it. #30for30

— Vic Lombardi (@VicLombardi) November 4, 2015

Address me as #TheGreatBlackAthlete from now on 😂 #30for30 #GospelAccordingToMac

— Chido (@ChidobeAwuzie) November 4, 2015

#promisekeepers

— Eddy Lopez (@eddylopez419) November 4, 2015

#GoBuffs

— Kordell Stewart (@KSlash10) November 4, 2015

Man this #30for30 is getting too real, what a crazy story….. #CUBuffs #GospelAccordingToMac

— Freddy Gonzalez (@FreddyGRecord) November 4, 2015

For Coach Mac to run the offense he wanted, star QB recruit Sal Aunese was needed. He got him. #GospelAccordingToMac https://t.co/ful4OydWTk

— 30 for 30 (@30for30) November 4, 2015

Sal Aunese instantly made an impact on the field for the @CUbuffs. #GospelAccordingToMac https://t.co/SEqC4X66Ci

— 30 for 30 (@30for30) November 4, 2015

"I think we found a quarterback."-Former coach Gary Barnett on watching Sal Aunese's 1st game. #GospelAccordingToMac pic.twitter.com/EQDtJ3ghtN

— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) November 4, 2015

Entering the 1989 season, @CUbuffs focus was simple, win for Sal! #GospelAccordingToMac https://t.co/DX58ZYeGyQ

— 30 for 30 (@30for30) November 4, 2015

Man that whole Sal segment just wrecked me. I'm full Knowshon. #GospelAccordingToMac

— Eric 🦬 (@EricMetcalfe) November 4, 2015

Sal Aunese had one request for his @cubuffs team… win the Orange Bowl. #GospelAccordingToMac pic.twitter.com/gOBzHCF99h

— 30 for 30 (@30for30) November 4, 2015

https://twitter.com/KingBentley/status/661741567712075782

On one of the most bizarre plays in CFB history, Colorado beat Missouri on a "5th down." #GospelAccordingToMac https://t.co/Cx62dKvT8j

— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) November 4, 2015

The only thing between CU and a title was @iamrocketismail, "the most dangerous man in CFB." #GospelAccordingToMac pic.twitter.com/0weO8IU6lT

— 30 for 30 (@30for30) November 4, 2015

CU made a big mistake… and kicked to @iamrocketismail. #GospelAccordingToMac https://t.co/qqtqmMXQeh

— 30 for 30 (@30for30) November 4, 2015

"'Please be a clip, please be a clip.' And come to find out, it was a clip." #ThePhantomClip #GospelAccordingToMac pic.twitter.com/IaQWde6Vi1

— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) November 4, 2015

Watching this 30-for-30 on CU – I still can't believe they called that clip.

— Tim Ring (@timringTV) November 4, 2015

After the national title season, the magic didn’t end for the @CUBuffs. #GospelAccordingToMac https://t.co/E5VSsCZeP6

— 30 for 30 (@30for30) November 4, 2015

Tissues please. Coach Mac reminds me of my dad. This #30for30 is incredible. You have to find it if you can't watch tonight.

— Samantha Steele Ponder (@samponder) November 4, 2015

This Bill McCartney 30 for 30 is one of the best.

— Dennis Dodd (@dennisdoddcbs) November 4, 2015

Coach Mac's favorite snack while watching himself on #30for30? Peanut M&M's 👍🏽 #GospelAccordingToMac @cubuffs pic.twitter.com/Ujb2zCnHR2

— Cydney Tanner (@cydtanner) November 4, 2015

Fun fact: Coach Mac's biggest smile of the night came just now during that Nebraska bashing segment #30for30 #GospelAccordingToMac

— Cydney Tanner (@cydtanner) November 4, 2015

#GospelAccordingToMac is tremendous. One of the best if you ask me. @30for30 hardly ever disappoint.

— Matt McCumber (@ILL_Texan) November 4, 2015

Screenshot of just a couple of tweets on CU's #30For30 pic.twitter.com/FiqgHcEKCe

— Andrew G. Haubner (@A_G_Haubner) November 4, 2015

Yep @30for30 That was everything #GospelAccordingToMac .. Story of grace , adversity, and triumph

— Tiffyanla (@AllDatTiff) November 4, 2015

https://twitter.com/Johnny7Huntley/status/661751057920360448

We're gonna put CU back on top😈👌🏾

— Ant (@FloridabredAnt) November 4, 2015

@Shapalicious I appreciated the truthfulness….Mac's beliefs, Boulder's racism (still exists), team's unity, criticism of Mac's hypocrisy

— Luis Rodriguez (@L_Rod) November 4, 2015

A whole lot of memories.. From beautiful to sad to awful.. Brought back by this #30for30 #GospelAccordingToMac

— Chris Fowler (@cbfowler) November 4, 2015

This Bill McCartney 30 for 30 is one of the best.

— Dennis Dodd (@dennisdoddcbs) November 4, 2015

Bill McCartney resigned after the 1994 season, he finished 93-55-5. #GospelAccordingToMac pic.twitter.com/JvAIgIKAPr

— 30 for 30 (@30for30) November 4, 2015

Just watched #GospelAccordingToMac phenomenal #30for30 I'm beyond blessed to be a part of this family #GOBUFFS #SAL 🙏

— TJ Patterson (@TRHP6) November 4, 2015

This 30 for 30 tonight is very emotional. Brings back a lot of emotions. Makes me proud to be a Buff!

— Rick George (@RickGeorgeCU) November 4, 2015

https://twitter.com/MikeMcCartney7/status/661756104821612545

Unbelievable, incredible story. Fell in love with CU all over again. About time we go back to the top #30for30

— Jack Barsch (@JackBarsch) November 4, 2015

Slow clap. Coach Mac. #30for30

— Vic Lombardi (@VicLombardi) November 4, 2015

What an emotional roller coaster. Thank you, @30for30 … That made my week. #GospelAccordingToMac

— Samantha Steele Ponder (@samponder) November 4, 2015