First five recruits the new North Carolina football coach must contact Posted Nov 26, 2024 Mack Brown will not return as UNC’s football coach. Here are the first five calls the new coach should make in terms of recruits. The early reaction from Bryce Baker’s family following the news that Brown was fired was certainly not positive but the four-star quarterback has maintained a high level of interest in the Tar Heels throughout his recruitment. (Tar Heel Illustrated)