While it didn't go down how he wanted, Mack Brown has made peace with his departure from North Carolina in 2024. Living back in Austin, Texas -- where he famously led Texas to a national title in 2005 -- Brown made the trip north to Fort Worth to accept the Davey O'Brien Legends Award on Monday.

Steward Mandel of The Athletic gave the Tar Heels a "C" grade for hiring Belichick. Mandel contends that UNC made a mistake by bringing the 72-year-old head coach to Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Belichick will have to learn how to coach college football on the fly.

When Bill Belichick was named head coach of North Carolina back in December, he changed the entire landscape of Tar Heels football. Even though the program was being led by a familiar face and former national championship-winning coach in Mack Brown,

While Mack Brown was frustrated by how his departure was handled, the College Football Hall of Fame member reiterated that he was ready to be done coaching after a second stint with the Tar Heels, and is pulling for them to be successful under new coach Bill Belichick.

While Brown was frustrated by how his departure was handled, the College Football Hall of Fame member reiterated Monday that he was ready to be done coaching.