He coached players who came thousands of miles away, from different cultures and backgrounds. For some, he became the father they never had. Always he put others first. He turned down several offers to move to another program or become a head coach because he felt so strongly about Nebraska. Even on his final night at the Fiesta Bowl in Phoenix, he kept the news of his retirement to himself because he didn't want to take anything away from the game itself.
College football is a business, sometimes a very cold one.
Fortunately, people like Charlie McBride provide the warmth. Post your thoughts in The Public Forum. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.