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Image 2 of 38 After a three-year run at Tulane (1985-87) in which he went 11-23, Mack Brown posted a 69-46-1 record in his 10 seasons (1988-97) at North Carolina. After a three-year run at Tulane (1985-87) in which he went 11-23, Mack Brown posted a 69-46-1 record in his 10 seasons (1988-97) at North Carolina. Photo: Doug Pensinger / Getty Images

Image 3 of 38 Texas hired Mack Brown as its 28th head football coach in Dec. 1997. Texas hired Mack Brown as its 28th head football coach in Dec. 1997. Photo: Harry Cabluck / Associated Press

Image 4 of 38 1998 season Unlike predecessors David McWilliams and John Mackovic, Mack Brown hooked a victory in his first game at Texas. The Longhorns went 9-3 in Brown's first season and defeated Mississippi State in the Cotton Bowl. less 1998 season Unlike predecessors David McWilliams and John Mackovic, Mack Brown hooked a victory in his first game at Texas. The Longhorns went 9-3 in Brown's first season ... more Photo: D. Fahleson / Houston Chronicle

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Image 6 of 38 1999 season Mack Brown couldn't bear to watch as Nebraska defeated the Longhorns in the Big 12 Championship Game at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Texas finished the season with a 9-3 record after losing to Arkansas in the Cotton Bowl. less 1999 season Mack Brown couldn't bear to watch as Nebraska defeated the Longhorns in the Big 12 Championship Game at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Texas finished the season ... more Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

Image 7 of 38 <center><strong>2000 season</strong></center> The Longhorns posted a 9-3 record and lost to Oregon in the Holiday Bowl. <center><strong>2000 season</strong></center> The Longhorns posted a 9-3 record and lost to Oregon in the Holiday Bowl. Photo: Ron Heflin / Associated Press

Image 8 of 38 2001 season Mack Brown and the Longhorns began their impressive run of nine consecutive double-digit win seasons as they went 11-2 and defeated Washington in the Holiday Bowl. less 2001 season Mack Brown and the Longhorns began their impressive run of nine consecutive double-digit win seasons as they went 11-2 and defeated Washington in the Holiday ... more Photo: Erich Schlegel / Dallas Morning News

Image 9 of 38 2002 season Mack Brown shares a laugh with quarterback Chris Simms, right, during an interview session at the Big 12 Conference Football Media Days. The Horns went 11-2 for the second straight season and defeated LSU in the Cotton Bowl. less 2002 season Mack Brown shares a laugh with quarterback Chris Simms, right, during an interview session at the Big 12 Conference Football Media Days. The Horns went 11-2 for ... more Photo: Richard Carson / Associated Press

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Image 11 of 38 <center><strong>2003 season</strong></center> The Longhorns went 10-3 and lost to Washington State in the Holiday Bowl. <center><strong>2003 season</strong></center> The Longhorns went 10-3 and lost to Washington State in the Holiday Bowl. Photo: Charlie Neibergall / Associated Press

Image 12 of 38 <center><strong>2004 season</strong></center> Mack Brown and quarterback Vince Young celebrate after beating Michigan in the Rose Bowl Game which capped an 11-1 season. <center><strong>2004 season</strong></center> Mack Brown and quarterback Vince Young celebrate after beating Michigan in the Rose Bowl Game which capped an 11-1 season. Photo: Kevin Fujii / Houston Chronicle

Image 13 of 38 <center><strong>2005 season</strong></center> For the first time since 1999, Mack Brown, left, got the better of Bob Stoops in their annual showdown in Dallas. <center><strong>2005 season</strong></center> For the first time since 1999, Mack Brown, left, got the better of Bob Stoops in their annual showdown in Dallas. Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 14 of 38 2005 season Mack Brown holds a bundle of roses after beating Colorado 70-3 in the Big 12 championship game at Reliant Stadium to advance to the national championship game in the Rose Bowl. less 2005 season Mack Brown holds a bundle of roses after beating Colorado 70-3 in the Big 12 championship game at Reliant Stadium to advance to the national championship game ... more Photo: David J. Phillip / Associated Press

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Image 16 of 38 <center><strong>2005 season</strong></center> Mack Brown flashes a Mickey-Mouse-Glove-Hook-'Em-Horns sign in front of Sleeping Beauty's Castle at Disneyland. <center><strong>2005 season</strong></center> Mack Brown flashes a Mickey-Mouse-Glove-Hook-'Em-Horns sign in front of Sleeping Beauty's Castle at Disneyland. Photo: Kevin Fujii / Houston Chronicle

Image 17 of 38 <center><strong>2005 season</strong></center> Actor Matthew McConaughey poses with Mack Brown during a team photo at the Rose Bowl. <center><strong>2005 season</strong></center> Actor Matthew McConaughey poses with Mack Brown during a team photo at the Rose Bowl. Photo: Harry How / Getty Images

Image 18 of 38 2005 season Mack Brown and the Longhorns got the best of Pete Carroll and USC in the BCS National Championship. The victory capped a 13-0 season for the Longhorns. less 2005 season Mack Brown and the Longhorns got the best of Pete Carroll and USC in the BCS National Championship. The victory capped a 13-0 season for the ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

Image 19 of 38 2006 season Mack Brown, left, and Longhorn quarterback Colt McCoy celebrate the Longhorns' win over Iowa in the Alamo Bowl. Texas finished the season 10-3. less 2006 season Mack Brown, left, and Longhorn quarterback Colt McCoy celebrate the Longhorns' win over Iowa in the Alamo Bowl. Texas finished the season ... more Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Image 21 of 38 2007 season Mack Brown and Texas A&M head coach Dennis Franchione talk before the Aggies' 38-30 win. For the second straight season the Longhorns finished 10-3. UT defeated Arizona State in the Holiday Bowl. less 2007 season Mack Brown and Texas A&M head coach Dennis Franchione talk before the Aggies' 38-30 win. For the second straight season the Longhorns finished 10-3. UT defeated ... more Photo: Kevin Fujii / Houston Chronicle

Image 22 of 38 2008 season Mack Brown sends quarterback Colt McCoy back into the game in the Longhorns' 49-9 win over Texas A&M. UT finished the season with an 11-1 record. less 2008 season Mack Brown sends quarterback Colt McCoy back into the game in the Longhorns' 49-9 win over Texas A&M. UT finished the season with an 11-1 ... more Photo: Brian Bahr / Getty Images

Image 23 of 38 <center><strong>2008 season</strong></center> Mack Brown greets Ohio State coach Jim Tressel after the Longhorns defeated the Buckeyes in the Fiesta Bowl. <center><strong>2008 season</strong></center> Mack Brown greets Ohio State coach Jim Tressel after the Longhorns defeated the Buckeyes in the Fiesta Bowl. Photo: Doug Pensinger / Getty Images

Image 24 of 38 2009 season Mack Brown lifts the Big 12 championship trophy after his team's 10-6 victory over Nebraska. The Longhorns advanced to the BCS National Championship Game where they lost to Alabama to cap a 13-1 season. less 2009 season Mack Brown lifts the Big 12 championship trophy after his team's 10-6 victory over Nebraska. The Longhorns advanced to the BCS National Championship Game where ... more Photo: Jamie Squire / Getty Images

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Image 26 of 38 2010 season Mack Brown suffered his worst campaign in Austin as the Horns went 5-7. Defensive coordinator and head coach in waiting Will Muschamp left for Florida after the season. less 2010 season Mack Brown suffered his worst campaign in Austin as the Horns went 5-7. Defensive coordinator and head coach in waiting Will Muschamp left for Florida after the ... more Photo: Vernon Bryant / Dallas Morning News

Image 27 of 38 <center><strong>2011 season</strong></center> The Longhorns went 8-5 and defeated California in the Holiday Bowl. <center><strong>2011 season</strong></center> The Longhorns went 8-5 and defeated California in the Holiday Bowl. Photo: Erich Schlegel / Getty Images

Image 28 of 38 Mack Brown and Darrell K Royal attend a breakfast recognizing Coach Royal's fifty-five years of service to the University of Texas on May 9, 2012. Royal died on November 7, 2012 in Austin. Mack Brown and Darrell K Royal attend a breakfast recognizing Coach Royal's fifty-five years of service to the University of Texas on May 9, 2012. Royal died on November 7, 2012 in Austin. Photo: Gary Miller / FilmMagic

Image 29 of 38 2012 season Mack Brown and Kenny Vaccaro, right, hold the champion's trophy following the Longhorns' Alamo Bowl win agains against Oregon State. UT finished 9-4. less 2012 season Mack Brown and Kenny Vaccaro, right, hold the champion's trophy following the Longhorns' Alamo Bowl win agains against Oregon State. UT finished ... more Photo: Stacy Revere / Getty Images

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Image 31 of 38 <center><strong>2013 season</strong></center> The Longhorns dropped to 8-4 after falling to Baylor in the season finale and missing out on a chance to win the Big 12. <center><strong>2013 season</strong></center> The Longhorns dropped to 8-4 after falling to Baylor in the season finale and missing out on a chance to win the Big 12. Photo: Tom Pennington / Getty Images

Image 32 of 38 Mack Brown announces his resignation as Texas head football coach on Dec. 15, 2013. Mack Brown announces his resignation as Texas head football coach on Dec. 15, 2013. Photo: Jack Plunkett / Associated

Image 33 of 38 Mack Brown lost his last game as Longhorns coach, falling to Oregon 30-7 in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 28, 2013. Mack Brown lost his last game as Longhorns coach, falling to Oregon 30-7 in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 28, 2013. Photo: Ricardo B. Brazziell / MCT

Image 34 of 38 UT mascot Bevo wears a halter with the name "Mack" in honor of the coach at the Alamo Bowl. UT mascot Bevo wears a halter with the name "Mack" in honor of the coach at the Alamo Bowl. Photo: Eric Gay / Associated Press

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Image 36 of 38 Fans show support for Mack Brown during the Alamo Bowl. Fans show support for Mack Brown during the Alamo Bowl. Photo: Ronald Martinez / Getty Images

Image 37 of 38 Mack Brown, left, and his wife Sally, right, give the Hook'em Horns sign to fans as they leave the field after the Alamo Bowl. Mack Brown, left, and his wife Sally, right, give the Hook'em Horns sign to fans as they leave the field after the Alamo Bowl. Photo: Eric Gay / Associated Press