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UNC Football: Mack Brown Shimmies After Making History

Whether as a head coach or dancer in the locker room, Mack Brown is a certified UNC football legend.

Matt Giles

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On Saturday night, UNC football defeated unranked South Carolina, 31-17, at the Duke's Mayo Classic in Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium. In doing so, the No. 21 Tar Heels, likely to move up a few spots in the AP Top 25 in light of their all-around performance in Week 1, created another entry for Mack Brown in the history books.

Now 275-144-1 overall (65.5 win percentage) between his 35 seasons as a head coach, Brown became the first FBS head coach ever to notch at least 100 victories with two different schools (100-68-1 at UNC and 158-48 at Texas).

Judging by the following must-see video that the official UNC football account posted for win No. 100, it's safe to say he enjoyed the celebration with his guys in the locker room afterward. Once again, the spry 72-year-old, this time proudly donning a No. 100 Tar Heel jersey, pulled out his timeless moves:

Satisfyingly, his bunch snapped the program's four-game losing streak from last season. That's not to mention that UNC may now say it has won two of its past three meetings with the Gamecocks rather than losses in four of the past five, which was the case entering Saturday night's bout.

With positive vibes in abundant supply, Mack Brown looks to make it 101 wins with the Tar Heels when his 15th UNC football squad hosts Appalachian State at 5:15 p.m. ET Saturday in Kenan Memorial Stadium.

Remember, Brown's first handful of wins as a head coach came at Appalachian State, compiling a 6-5 record with the 1983 Mountaineers before becoming Oklahoma's offensive coordinator for a season and then taking over at Tulane a year later.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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