2009 FINALIST: Mack Brown, Texas

Division IA

I don't know anyone that has done more for UT’s football program than Mack Brown. Through his leadership—his mentoring of the players, his encouragement to be civic minded, and his integrity—he personifies what true coaching is all about. ~ Lesli Rarney McQuire

About This Coach

Mack Brown’s coaching career spans 37 years, including 26 years as head coach at University of Texas, University of North Carolina, Tulane University and Appalachian State. Brown’s resume includes coaching his teams to 18 consecutive bowl games, including a Division IA National Championship with Texas in 2005. Born in Tennessee Brown graduated from Florida State with a degree in education and earned a master’s in administration from the University of Southern Mississippi. Brown joined the Longhorns as head coach in 1997.

Team and Coach Involvement in the Community

• Serves on AFCA Board of Trustees
• Honorary co-chair of the Capital Campaign for the Helping Hands of Austin
• Member of board for Rise School of Austin, providing education services to children with developmental delays and disabilities
• Volunteers at Caritas of Austin, which provides meals and aid for the homeless
• Coach and wife Sally named 2008 Citizens of the Year for Caritas of Austin

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