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 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.

Former North Carolina head coach Mack Brown was caught sharing contradicting statements in the lead up to his dismissal