What is Mack Brown's Net Worth?
Mack Brown, a renowned former college football coach and player, has an estimated net worth of $8 million. Born in Cookeville, Tennessee, in August 1951, Brown's career in football has been both extensive and impressive.
Early Career
As a running back, Brown played for prestigious institutions such as Vanderbilt and Florida State. He transitioned to a coaching role early in his career, starting as a student coach for wide receivers at Florida State in 1973-1974.
Coaching Career
Wide Receivers Coach
Brown's initial coaching roles included being the wide receivers coach for:
- Southern Miss (1975-1977)
- Memphis State (1978)
- Iowa State (1979)
Offensive Coordinator and Head Coach
His aptitude soon earned him the offensive coordinator position at Iowa State from 1980 to 1981. Brown's first head coaching role came with Appalachian State in 1983. He also served as the quarterbacks coach for LSU in 1982 before becoming the offensive coordinator for Oklahoma in 1984.
Notable Head Coaching Positions
Brown's notable head coaching positions include:
- Tulane (Head Coach and AD, 1985-1987)
- North Carolina (Head Coach, 1988-1997)
- Texas (Head Coach, 1998-2013)
Achievements
During his tenure at Texas, Brown achieved significant milestones:
- Led Texas to a National Championship in 2005
- Secured two Big 12 championships
- Earned six Big 12 South Division championships
His accolades include the Paul "Bear" Bryant Award (2005), Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award (2008), and being named Big 12 Coach of the Year twice. Notably, in 2009, Brown's annual salary was a remarkable $5 million.
