Well--I guess we were wrong.
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BREAKING: Mack Brown will resign as Texas head coach.
— Longhorn Network (@LonghornNetwork) December 15, 2013
It sounds like he got to do it the way he wanted talking to his players and the coaching staff before word hit the media of the move. He released the following statement (on Texassports.com):
"Sally and I were brought to Texas 16 years ago to pull together a football program that was divided. With a lot of passion, hard work and determination from the kids, coaches and staff, we did that. We built a strong football family, reached great heights and accomplished a lot, and for that, I thank everyone. It's been a wonderful ride. Now, the program is again being pulled in different directions, and I think the time is right for a change. I love The University of Texas, all of its supporters, the great fans and everyone that played and coached here. I can't thank DeLoss Dodds enough for bringing our family here, and Bill Powers and the administration for supporting us at a place where I have made lifelong friendships. It is the best coaching job and the premier football program in America. I sincerely want it to get back to the top and that's why I am stepping down after the bowl game. I hope with some new energy, we can get this thing rolling again."
I'm glad the university is letting him coach the bowl game, the Alamo Bowl. That will give fans, players, and the university ample opportunity to say goodbye to one of the most successful coaches in recent history.
But now time for the hard part--whose going to replace him?
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