Did the Tar Heels Make the Right Choice in Bringing Back Mack Brown? Posted Nov 28, 2018 I like the Mack Brown hire. I don't see it as a long-term deal. I think it's a splash hire to gain an edge in recruiting. I believe Brown can finally build a football culture at a school that has tried very hard to do just that. Once he has the culture established, he can hand over the reins to an up-and-coming coach with the goal of cementing UNC as a football power in the ACC. (Athlon Sports)