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Former Colorado coaching legend Bill McCartney accused the university of racism in its handing of recently fired coach Jon Embree.
Embree, who is black, was fired after winning just four games in two seasons. McCartney, who coached the Buffs to a national title, said he won seven games in his first three years with the program and was given a contract extension in 1984. When asked on the radio why he thought he was given an extension and Embree was fired, McCartney didn't mince words.
"Honestly, I believe it's because I'm Caucasian. I believe black men have less opportunity, shorter time if you will," McCartney told ESPN radio in Denver.
"It's just like, Dan Hawkins got five full years. Why not give Jon Embree five years? You signed him to a five-year contract.
"Men of color have a more difficult road to tread. It didn't happen to me. Why should it happen to a black man?"
Saying Embree was fired because of his race has been a popular argument in Denver as the state continues to be divided on whether Embree should have been given more time to repair the damage left after Hawkins.
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Former Colorado coaching legend Bill McCartney accused the university of racism in its handing of recently fired coach Jon Embree.
Embree, who is black, was fired after winning just four games in two seasons. McCartney, who coached the Buffs to a national title, said he won seven games in his first three years with the program and was given a contract extension in 1984. When asked on the radio why he thought he was given an extension and Embree was fired, McCartney didn't mince words.
"Honestly, I believe it's because I'm Caucasian. I believe black men have less opportunity, shorter time if you will," McCartney told ESPN radio in Denver.
"It's just like, Dan Hawkins got five full years. Why not give Jon Embree five years? You signed him to a five-year contract.
"Men of color have a more difficult road to tread. It didn't happen to me. Why should it happen to a black man?"
Saying Embree was fired because of his race has been a popular argument in Denver as the state continues to be divided on whether Embree should have been given more time to repair the damage left after Hawkins.
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