Tag: Head Coach

Former coach Mack Brown wins bowl game with North Carolina

UNC faced off against the Temple in the Military Bowl. Coached by former UT head coach Mack Brown, they got their first bowl win since 2013.

After 15 seasons as the head coach of the Longhorns, Mack Brown was let go. Taking some time off and working as a studio analyst with ESPN, Brown was out of coaching for five years. He took the North Carolina job at the end of the 2018 season and has turned the program around.

After gaining bowl eligibility and dancing with his team in the locker room, the Tar Heels faced off against the Temple in the Military Bowl. Led by freshman quarterback Sam Howell, UNC demolished the Owls 55-13, getting their first bowl win since 2013.

After two straight seasons of nine losses in 2017 and 2018, Brown has come in and instantly changed the culture at North Carolina. With this being his second stint with the school, they are used to winning with Brown, getting 10 wins three times.

Ending the season at 7-6, the bowl win is the highlight of the Tar Heel season. The second best moment came when they nearly defeated now ACC Champions Clemson, but came up short on a two-point conversion.

UNC will be a dark horse candidate in the ACC next season and they have Mack Brown to thank for that. As Longhorns Wire’s Head Coach of the Decade, watching Brown succeed is always good to see.

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WATCH: Giants co-owner wants ‘major overhaul,’ but QB Jones hopes Shurmur keeps his job

It is just the second season of Giants general manager Dave Gettleman and head coach Pat Shurmur’s time together in New York, but Giants co-owner Steve Tisch is ready for a change already.

It is just the second season of Giants General Manager Dave Gettleman and head coach Pat Shurmur’s time together in New York, but Giants co-owner Steve Tisch is ready for a change already.

ESPN reports that Tisch is set to push for a “major overhaul,” this offseason. But don’t expect rookie quarterback Daniel Jones to be excited about the news.

As ESPN’s report Thursday points out, Tisch has failed to give both Gettleman and Shurmur a public vote of confidence over the last few months in interviews. Jones, however, gave the coach his support Thursday when asked about his feelings regarding Shurmur’s job stability.

“I think he’s a great coach,” Jones said, according to GiantsWire. “How he’s coached me has been very important for my development, so I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him. (…) He’s been great for me.”

The 22-year-old 2019 first-round draft pick knows his role, admitting the decision is “well above” his pay grade. But he bluntly answered “Yes,” when asked if he hopes Shurmur stays.

That support feels right as Shurmur was at least part of a staff that opted to give Jones 11 starts (soon to be 12) this season as a rookie in a forward-looking move that included benching veteran Eli Manning.

The Giants are 9-22 over the last two seasons but have the opportunity to end this season with three consecutive wins when they host the Eagles Sunday.

Jones can’t singlehandedly control who the coach is, but helping his team to a win would be the best he can do to get what he says he wants.

Giants co-owner wants ‘major overhaul,’ but QB jones hopes Shurmur keeps his job (Giantswire)

It is just the second season of Giants general manager Dave Gettleman and head coach Pat Shurmur’s time together in New York, but Giants co-owner Steve Tisch is ready for a change already.

It is just the second season of Giants general manager Dave Gettleman and head coach Pat Shurmur’s time together in New York, but Giants co-owner Steve Tisch is ready for a change already.

Giants co-owner wants ‘major overhaul,’ but QB jones hopes Shurmur keeps his job

It is just the second season of Giants general manager Dave Gettleman and head coach Pat Shurmur’s time together in New York, but Giants co-owner Steve Tisch is ready for a change already.

It is just the second season of Giants general manager Dave Gettleman and head coach Pat Shurmur’s time together in New York, but Giants co-owner Steve Tisch is ready for a change already.

WATCH: Jalen Ramsey sidelined with knee injury for Rams’ season finale

Jalen Ramsey won’t be taking the field Sunday for the Rams season finale against the Cardinals.

Jalen Ramsey won’t be taking the field Sunday for the Rams (8-7) season finale against the Cardinals (5-9-1).

Head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday that the cornerback has a grade II LCL strain.

Ramsey suffered the knee injury versus the 49ers (12-3) Saturday but played the entire game despite Los Angeles listing him as “Doubtful to return,” during the contest. Ramsey made 4 tackles in the game and intercepted Jimmy Garapolo, in addition to having two passes defended.

McVay said that despite holding Ramsey out of week 17, he doesn’t expect the 25-year-old to need surgery.

According to RamsWire, McVay explains the decision to keep the cornerback sidelined this way: “I think it’s, more than anything, just being smart. He came back in and it shows you how tough he is, what a great competitor. But when you are looking at something like this, you just want to be smart. Typically, it’s something that can take anywhere between a month, a month and a half. But it should heal on its own.”

The Rams traded for Ramsey in a blockbuster deal in October. He played in nine games once joining the team from the Jaguars (5-10) this season. He made 31 tackles with four passes defended in his eight starts after the midseason trade.

Ramsey sidelined with knee injury for Rams season finale (Ramswire)

Jalen Ramsey won’t be taking the field Sunday for the Rams (8-7) season finale against the Cardinals (5-9-1).

Jalen Ramsey won’t be taking the field Sunday for the Rams (8-7) season finale against the Cardinals (5-9-1).

Ramsey sidelined with knee injury for Rams season finale

Jalen Ramsey won’t be taking the field Sunday for the Rams (8-7) season finale against the Cardinals (5-9-1).

Jalen Ramsey won’t be taking the field Sunday for the Rams (8-7) season finale against the Cardinals (5-9-1).

WATCH: Urban Meyer reportedly could be target to take over Browns

In keeping with the tradition of 2019, Urban Meyer has been named as a possible replacement for a coach that hasn’t been fired yet.

In keeping with the tradition of 2019, Urban Meyer has been named as a possible replacement for a coach that hasn’t been fired yet.

CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora writes that the former Ohio State coach is a possibility to lead the Cleveland Browns, a job that currently belongs to first-year head coach Freddie Kitchens.

La Canfora cites a “very strong bond” between Meyer and Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, calling the two confidants. La Canfora also notes that Meyer is still highly respected in the area for his run with the Ohio State Buckeyes, who won a national championship for the 2014 season under his guidance.

Meyer’s name has been tossed into conversations for the Dallas Cowboys’ job (still occupied by Jason Garrett) and the Washington Redskins’ job (occupied by interim head coach Bill Callahan). He was also mentioned in speculation to take over at USC before the Trojans opted to retain Clay Helton.

Urban Meyer has been named a possible replacement for Browns’ head coach

In keeping with the tradition of 2019, Urban Meyer has been named as a possible replacement for a coach that hasn’t been fired yet.

In keeping with the tradition of 2019, Urban Meyer has been named as a possible replacement for a coach that hasn’t been fired yet.

Urban Meyer has been named a possible replacement for Browns’ head coach (Buckeyeswire)

In keeping with the tradition of 2019, Urban Meyer has been named as a possible replacement for a coach that hasn’t been fired yet.

In keeping with the tradition of 2019, Urban Meyer has been named as a possible replacement for a coach that hasn’t been fired yet.