New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was disappointed by the firing of his college head coach, former North Carolina coach Mack Brown.
The coach had compiled a 6-5 record in the 2024 season with one more game set to take place against North Carolina State on Friday. Maye rose to a top NFL quarterback prospect while playing under Brown for three seasons.
It’s clear the former head coach played a major role in his career.
“Coach Brown, he meant the world to me,” Maye told reporters. “He really was probably the main reason I went to North Carolina. He’s a Hall of Fame coach. He’s done it, and he’s such a players’ coach. I saw the news and hate it for him. I love coach and appreciate what he did for me. I know he left it all out there, and he’s got no regrets.”
Brown’s run in North Carolina ends with a 44-32 record and five straight bowl game appearances. One has to wonder if this will be the final stop for the legendary coach or if he will land on his feet somewhere else.
