Mack Brown’s return to coaching was laid out by his wife: Hawaii, the Bahamas, or UNC

Posted Sep 12, 2019
If you ask Mack Brown when he knew he wanted to coach again, his answer is exact: Aug. 10, 2018. If you ask him who made it clear to him that he should coach again, his answer is equally exact: His wife, Sally. On Friday night, Brown, 68, will be on the North Carolina sideline at Wake Forest, coaching the 2-0 Tar Heels against the 2-0 Demon Deacons. (Washington Post)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Melkart Abou Jaoude's college journey, from cream cheese to crunching QBs
When G.J. Crescione received a call that one of the TVs at a bagel shop in Newton, New Jersey, was broken, he scurried to the...
Tue Aug 11, 2026

Jordan Shipp Named To Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
UNC wide receiver Jordan Shipp has been named to the 2026 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, which recognizes FBS players who lead through community service...
Tue Aug 11, 2026

Derek McDonald Ready to Seize Final College Opportunity at UNC
When Derek McDonald pulled into a Buc-ee’s parking lot in Florida this past January, he never could have predicted what would come next. After five...
Tue Aug 11, 2026

Kaleb Cost on Bill Belichick's Messages, Increased 'Intensity,' and More
Bill Belichick has a mandate for his UNC football team, and he has one for senior defensive back Kaleb Cost. "There's three things you learn...
Mon Aug 10, 2026