Mack Brown Isn't Going Anywhere (Except to Make Another ESPN Appearance)

Posted Dec 17, 2019
Mack Brown’s impending retirement was news to him. “Some major schools are recruiting against us now, saying I’m going to quit and I’m too old,” he said. For the 68-year old coach, it’s nothing personal. “I thought, ‘How cool is that?’ That’s a great compliment that we’ve got somebody recruiting against us in our first year,’” Brown said on Monday. (Heels Maven)

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