Emotional Reaction Triggers Mack Brown's Postgame Locker Room Comments

Posted Sep 21, 2024
Mack Brown told the team after the game that if he’s not the right man for the job he will step down. The players reacted, telling Brown they think he is the man for the job. The source said Brown "gets very emotional after losses" and walked it back after leaving the locker room. He "is not stepping down and will meet with coaches Sunday to move forward." (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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