Latest news with #MackBrown
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Urban Meyer and Mack Brown predict the winner of Ohio State vs. Texas in Week 1
We're a little over a month from the college football season kicking off, and this year it opens with a bang, especially if you are an Ohio State fan, because the Buckeyes host the Texas Longhorns in Week 1. It's a game everyone has been pointing to in the offseason, and for good reason. There's a great chance that it'll be a top-three matchup and a rematch of the classic College Football Playoff semifinal from last season. It's a little too early for us to dissect this thing and provide a prediction, but that has stopped others from weighing in on the game, especially as the season draws nigh. The latest to pontificate on how this one will play out are two guys with ties to each school. On a segment from the Triple Option podcast, former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer and former Texas head coach Mack Brown each provided a prediction for the game. To nobody's surprise, really, each went with their rooting interests and allegiances. For Meyer, it boiled down to one player that will be the best on the field. 'They have Jeremiah Smith, the best player in college football, and I don't think it's really that close,' Meyer said on the podcast. 'You can roll up on him, you can double him, and you can slow him down. But you can't stop him. … But they have other weapons. They've recruited so well at the skill positions there.' For Brown, it had more to do with the experience at quarterback and when the game is going to be played that will swing the balance. 'I didn't like that it's the opening game for either team, especially when one loses in the (College Football Playoff) semifinals and one wins the national championship and loses its quarterback,' Brown said. 'We had Louisiana-Lafayette the week before we went to Columbus and to the Shoe (in 2005), so we had a warmup and won 60-3. So we at least had the routine of getting on the bus and getting all of those new players together and Friday before the game and pregame — you're not gonna have that. You have that young quarterback at Ohio State (Julian Sayin), and this is Arch Manning's really big deal and it's gonna be in front of millions of people. 'I like Texas because they've got Arch back and Ohio State's inexperienced at quarterback. And I like the fact that it's at noon for Texas. I played at 8 o'clock at night (in 2005)." Well then, that doesn't give us much insight into this one really, does it? You'd expect both to lean towards their emotions and look for a reason the team they want to win, to do just that. Not to take away from Meyer and Brown, but we'll continue to look at those in the media that don't have some ties to each program to see how they feel. In fact, ESPN's Heather Dinich has also already weighed in with a prediction. Let the countdown continue ... Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X. This article originally appeared on Buckeyes Wire: Urban Meyer, Mack Brown make early prediction for Ohio State vs. Texas
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bill Belichick's Relationship With Jordon Hudson Raises Eyebrows — But a Surprising Ally Speaks Out
Bill Belichick's relationship with Jordon Hudson continues to be a hot-button issue in the media because of their 48-year age gap, but there are people in the football coach's inner circle who support their controversial romance. And now, they are speaking out. Belichick's career turn from his NFL career to NCAA's University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels has thrust him back into the spotlight — and it's been a bumpy ride so far. But receiver Jordan Shipp threw support toward his coach's love life because he claimed to ESPN that Hudson is rarely around. More from SheKnows Bradley Cooper's Friends Are Reportedly Bracing for a Major Announcement With Gigi Hadid 'Social media can promote some narrative, but that was not a distraction to us at all,' he explained on July 24. 'There was never a problem, like people saying she was running practice. We'd never really see her in the building. That was never a problem.' Shipp also noted that the college team's former coach Mack Brown, had his wife, Sally, join them for breakfast almost every day. The 73-year-old Belichick chimed in, 'I don't think Jordon's had lunch with anybody.' Still, the 24-year-old beauty queen's presence has irked some of the UNC community, particularly the alumni donors and faculty members. In early July, the Daily Mail obtained emails via a public records request and found some of the angry correspondence. Faculty member Christopher McLaughlin, a professor of Public Law and Government, wrote an email to UNC Athletics Director Bubba Cunningham to complain about the unwanted attention Hudson was drawing to the revered football program. 'When you agreed to pay a king's ransom to hire Bill Belichick, did you also know that you [were] hiring Jordon Hudson to serve as the primary face of [UNC} athletics? Normally, I would say the University should not concern itself with its employees' personal lives,' McLaughlin wrote. 'But when a prominent employee injects his significant other into the University's affairs, it becomes the University's concern. The furor began in April when Hudson interrupted her boyfriend's CBS Sunday Morning interview with Tony Dokoupil. 'We're not talking about this,' she said from off-camera when the journalist inquired about their romantic timeline. While TMZ seemed to indicate it was a meet-cute story on a plane in February 2021, Hudson and Belichick don't want to talk about it anymore. For now, Belichick's players are on his side and support the romance even if outsiders continue to question Hudson's involvement in Belichick's personal and professional life. And it sounds like the romantic drama will continue into football of SheKnows Actors Who You Forgot Have Impressive Singing Careers Too All About Conor Kennedy, RFK Jr.'s Private Son Who Was Once Linked to Taylor Swift 16 Times the Celebrity Death Rule of Threes Actually Happened Solve the daily Crossword
Fox News
6 days ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Arch Manning receives comparison to legendary Texas quarterback
Arch Manning will enter his first season as the Texas Longhorns' starting quarterback with high expectations, even though he's only started two games in his young career. Mack Brown, a former head coach at Texas and North Carolina, made another wild comparison to Manning, likening him to legendary Longhorns quarterback Vince Young. "He also seems like he listens. He's very humble," Brown said in a recent appearance on "The Stampede." "He said too much has been written about me, more than I've accomplished. I mean, he is kind of self-deprecating. But I like it. He's a whole lot like Vince at the same age." Young didn't need to throw too much in his sophomore season as the team rode the back of Cedric Benson in the backfield. It was his junior season in which he broke out, won the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year Award and led the Longhorns to a stunning national championship victory over USC. He had 3,036 passing yards and 26 touchdown passes that season. Brown also liked how Manning conducted himself during his SEC Media Days appearance last week and how he avoided questions about what other coaches had said about him. Manning is more polished with the media than most – and he's had a lot of role models to look up to. He's the son of Cooper Manning, who was a high school football great in his own right, and the nephew of Super Bowl champions Peyton and Eli Manning. He's also the grandson of Archie Manning. The lineage is there, but soon it will be time to shut up and play football. He had 939 passing yards and nine touchdown passes last season. However, his first task as a starter will be to go up against the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes on Aug. 30.
USA Today
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
New podcast to feature Longhorns legends Mack Brown, Vince Young covering the 2025 team
If you're a Longhorns fan that loves podcast then Christmas is coming early! Former Longhorns coach Mack Brown will team up with his best player, Vince Young for a new podcast that will cover their glory days together at Texas, as well as the current team. Called "The Stampede," Brown and VY will give their opinions on Arch Manning, Steve Sarkisian and the rest of the 2025 edition of the UT football team. The new podcast will launch on July 23 and will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other platforms. New episodes be added every Wednesday, with an extended video versions available on YouTube. The podcast is produced in partnership with Sinclair, the parent company of CBS Austin. It's all about Texas Athletics, and what a great athletic program. But we'll start with football. ... We'll talk about everything Texas football. We'll talk about media days last week. How he (VY) handled media days. How I talked about media days. ... And we'll especially talk about that opener in the Shoe, because Vince and I were there one night and came away with a three-point win and it's an unbelievable atmosphere." -- Mack Brown on The Stampede After parting ways with North Carolina, Brown moved back to Austin where he's been a visible face around UT athletics. In fact, Brown first met Arch Manning at a UT basketball game, where they exchanged pleasantries. Now that he's completely retired, Brown has been reflecting on his 16 year tenure at Texas with great fondness and honesty. The 73-year-old has appeared on several podcasts and shows since announcing his retirement. In a recent episode of the "See Ball Get Ball" podcast with former ESPN analyst David Pollack, Brown shared candid insights about his time at Texas and the burnout he experienced before leaving the Longhorns in 2013. 'We got tired at Texas. Sixteen years is a long time at a place like Texas. Sally [his wife] always said it's four presidential terms. So that's a long time to be at the University of Texas, so it was probably time for me to leave there and for them to get somebody else new, because you get worn down.' -- Mack Brown on See Ball Get Ball Now Brown will get to talk Texas football every week with the player he won a national title with. Follow us on X/Twitter at @LonghornsWire.
USA Today
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Mack Brown reflects on Texas tenure: ‘We Got Tired' after 16 years leading Longhorns
Mack Brown reflects on Texas tenure: 'We Got Tired' after 16 years leading Longhorns Brown described the period as 'a long time at a place like Texas.' With Mack Brown officially entering retirement, presumably for good this time, he's embracing a new chapter as an analyst and podcast guest, reflecting openly on the highs and lows of his storied career. The 73-year-old has appeared on several podcasts and shows since announcing his retirement from coaching earlier this year. In a recent episode of the "See Ball Get Ball" podcast with former ESPN analyst David Pollack, Brown shared candid insights about his time at Texas and the burnout he experienced before leaving the Longhorns in 2013. 'We got tired at Texas. Sixteen years is a long time at a place like Texas,' Brown said. 'Sally [his wife] always said it's four presidential terms. So that's a long time to be at the University of Texas, so it was probably time for me to leave there and for them to get somebody else new, because you get worn down.' After departing Texas, Brown transitioned to television, working as an analyst for ESPN and ABC. He quickly found comfort in his new role, traveling for games and studio shows. 'I was with you, with TV, and I really liked it,' Brown told Pollack. 'I enjoyed having a team again. I loved, I was probably crazy, I would go Friday night and do a game or Thursday night, and then get up at 4 in the morning, fly to Bristol, do ABC Countdown to Kickoff all day, then do SportsCenter on Sunday morning before we'd come home. But I loved that.' Brown emphasized his enduring passion for football and the relationships the sport fostered. 'I loved the game. I loved the coaches. I loved the kids that played the game. And that's really, really important to me, and it's what I want to continue to do, stay involved,' he said. Despite enjoying his time in broadcasting, Brown realized he wasn't ready to leave coaching behind for good. When North Carolina called in 2018, the decision to return was natural for Brown and his family, who have deep ties to Chapel Hill. 'Sally and I thought we'll only go to a place where we would want to live and we would only go back to a place where we thought we could win within the rules. And North Carolina, we got married there, our kids grew up there. They went to school at North Carolina, some of them. So it was a natural when they called us and asked us to come back,' Brown said. Brown saw the Tar Heels' struggling program as an opportunity to make a difference. 'I like fixing things, and the program was in a mess,' he said. 'They'd won three games two years before. They'd won two games the year before. Nobody was coming to the games. It was really sad to sit there at ESPN and even watch. … You get into coaching because you can change lives. And that's what's so important. And people forget that.' Brown's return to North Carolina revitalized the program, leading the Tar Heels to multiple bowl games and national relevance. Now, as he settles into his analyst role once more, Brown remains committed to staying close to the game, though he is uncertain what the future holds. 'I want to continue to be involved,' he said. 'That's what's really important to me.' With Texas's history of welcoming back legends in advisory roles — like Gary Patterson and Vince Young — speculation has swirled about a possible return for Brown in a special assistant or ambassador capacity. Brown previously held such a role at Texas after stepping down as head coach in 2013, serving as a trusted voice and ambassador for the Longhorns. A return could benefit both parties: Texas would gain a respected figure to connect with alumni and boosters, while Brown could stay involved with the sport he loves, minus the grind of coaching. At 73, it could be the perfect way for Brown to remain part of Longhorn Nation and be apart of the program's future. Follow us on X/Twitter at @LonghornsWire.
