The former Longhorns head coach coined his nickname in defense of his coaching style, but it backfired on him.
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Coming home: Former Texas football defensive coach under Mack Brown returns to program
During his first tenure at Texas, Duane Akina oversaw three Thrope Award winners and nearly 30 defensive backs who played in the NFL.
It didn't take long after the departure of Terry Joseph before the Texas Longhorns hired their new defensive backs coach. The news of Joseph's replacement came Monday evening, as the report of the hiring of Duane Akina - a familiar face on the Forty Acres - broke.
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Fired ex-UNC head football coach Mack Brown not supporting Bill Belichick's Tar Heels, may have job with TexasFired former North Carolina head football coach Mack Brown may be working with Texas in some way, shape, or form.
Duane Akina worked 13 years under Mack Brown at Texas and produced six first-round picks at defensive back and has instant credibility among players.
While Brown was frustrated by how his departure was handled, the College Football Hall of Fame member reiterated Monday that he was ready to be done coaching.
While it didn't go down how he wanted, Mack Brown has made peace with his departure from North Carolina in 2024. Living back in Austin, Texas -- where he famously led Texas to a national title in 2005 -- Brown made the trip north to Fort Worth to accept the Davey O'Brien Legends Award on Monday.
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