I LOVE football. Always have. Even as a young girl I was a die hard OSU fan, Longhorns fan and NOT a fan of anything OU. That is my choice and I am entitled to it. I don't even know why I feel that way, but I always have.
I just read a news story that gave a quote from Mack Brown. To paraphrase, he said he was brought in to unite the program and make it stronger. That was accomplished, but now the program is being pulled in different directions again. Time for someone else to come in and take over. In my opinion, that doesn't make him a bad coach, it makes him a good person. Nobody wants to be fired. He sees and hears what is being said. And he is going to walk away with his head held high. That is first class.
I had the opportunity to meet Mack Brown in 2008. Had a personal conversation, just me, Ty, Troy and Coach Brown. We took Ty to the Mack Brown Football Camp and Coach had just taken INDIVIDUAL pics with 718 7th and 8th grade boys. We were one of the very last due to a lost physical. Coach Brown didn't rush us. He talked with Ty about football. He was friendly and kind. I was impressed. The camp was great. I sent a thank you note to Coach Brown, thanking him and his staff for a great experience for my son. Coach Brown actually responded to my note with a personal, hand written note of his own. Thanking me for trusting them with my son and of course to invite us back.
It is safe to say that as a fan of Coach Brown I was thrilled. He is a good man who had headed up a great program. I am sad to see him go, but I do believe that he is doing the best thing for the team. Of course, it is best for him as well. I am not blind or crazy, it is to his benefit to resign. But, he is not leaving in shame of scandal, he is leaving because it is time. Good for you Coach Brown. Thanks for the memories and I personally wish you all the best life has to offer.Hook 'em Horns!
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