Mack Brown is making headlines for the 2nd straight week, and once again, it’s not for a good reason.
After rumors swirled last weekend that Brown told his team he was retiring after they allowed 70 points to James Madison, Brown’s team responded by blowing a big lead to Duke in Week 5.
The Tar Heels held a 20-point lead at one point in the 3rd quarter and ended up losing 21-20 after Duke scored 21 unanswered in the 2nd half. The Tar Heels are now sitting at 3-2 and are 0-1 in ACC play.
After the game, fans and media members roasted Brown and the Tar Heels.
Two straight weeks, completely different losses, both indicative of a team that lacks moxie and toughness. You can appreciate what Mack Brown has done at #UNC and also recognize that something isn’t working.
— Joey Powell (@Joey_Powell) September 28, 2024
After these past two weeks for North Carolina, forget about after this season, I don’t know how Mack Brown makes it to the end of the year.
— Mike Uva (@Mike_Uva) September 28, 2024
My immediate overreaction to this loss is if Mack Brown truly cared about this UNC football program, he’d transition to a front office role in the morning.
Hate me if you want to.
— Tar Heel Nation (@UNC_TarHeelFan) September 28, 2024
It’s time to retire Mack Brown. pic.twitter.com/03Md6GLMBL
— College Football Report (@CFBRep) September 28, 2024
Mack Brown, it’s time, sir. pic.twitter.com/H9iiYTVDsA
— Mike Beauvais (@MikeBeauvais) September 28, 2024
Mack Brown was always good at two things:
– mastering the p/r and messaging
– beating DukeHe’s lost his two best go-to pitches. Now what?
— Mitchell Northam (@primetimeMitch) September 29, 2024
Wow. Duke just retired an all time great Carolina Coach in Mack Brown. That’s poetic. I will be insufferable.
— Barstool Blue Devils (@BarstoolBDevils) September 28, 2024
It’s time
Every day that Mack Brown is in charge of the UNC football program is another day they fall behind
A legendary coach but the game has passed him by
It’s time for new leadership pic.twitter.com/DMBGTzUJnZ
— CFBTalkDaily (@CFBTalkDaily) September 29, 2024
The Tar Heels’ next chance to get back on track will be in Week 6 against Pitt.
Bryce Lazenby covers college football for Saturday Down South. A Nashville native, his previous stops include FanSided, Dimers, and The Leaf-Chronicle.
