Mack Brown’s life after UNC told its own story. Following his final game with the Tar Heels in late 2024, the Hall of Famer eased into a new routine. Winters and springs took him back to Austin, while summers drew him to his home in the North Carolina mountains. However, looking ahead, Brown reflected on the freedom of this next chapter. “ I may do some TV, I’ll probably do some podcasts. … You can do it from North Carolina just as easy as anywhere,” he said. At that point, Brown was at peace, embracing life’s slower rhythm away from the sidelines. But his latest moves hint at a story still rooted in the coaching world.

Well, Mack Brown’s coaching journey at UNC came in two acts. First from 1988 to 1997, then again from 2019 until his firing after the 2024 season. At 73, the Hall of Fam

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