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Mack Brown is head coach of The University of Texas at Austin Longhorn football team. Prior to his head coach position at Texas, Mack was head coach at Appalachian State, Tulane, and North Carolina. Mack is credited with revitalizing the Texas and North Carolina football programs. The 2005 season was capped off by victories over Colorado and USC to win the Big 12 conference and national championships, respectively. In 2006, Mack was awarded the Paul "Bear" Bryant Award for "Coach of the Year." From 2001 through 2009, Brown has won 10 or more games each year, marking the longest active streak of seasons with 10+ wins in the nation. On November 27, 2008, Mack achieved his 200th career win, making him the first Texas coach to reach that mark.

Mack and his wife are active in community affairs, serving as honorary co-chairpersons of the Capital Campaign for the Helping Hands of Austin. They also serve on the board of directors at The Rise School of Austin, an early childhood education program that integrates disabled children with their typically developing peers.