Video: "Portraits" Episode 3 - Mack Brown

Posted Aug 15, 2022
James Bates joins Mack Brown to reminisce on Brown’s beginnings in Cookville, Tennessee and his biggest inspiration in life and football – his grandfather. Next, Coach Brown provides insight into his approach to recruiting, his collection of Air Jordans, and how much of his wife Sally's influence can be seen throughout Kenan Stadium.

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