Mack Brown - Recovering from a Dissapointment

Mack Brown and the Texas Longhorns played in the BCS national championship football game in 2010 and lost to Alabama.  The Texas football program was rolling full speed ahead having won 10 or more games in a record number of consecutive seasons (When things get easy, lookout!). The next season Texas won a mere 5 games snapping their incredible streak and failing to become bowl eligible for the 1st time under Mack Brown's tenure. 

Mack Brown's comments on what happened: I pouted after losing the national championship game.  I felt sorry for Colt (star QB injured during the game), I felt sorry for the other players, I felt sorry for the coaching staff who worked so hard and I felt sorry for myself. We still worked just as hard the following season, but we didn't create an edge.  In this game you either re-invent yourself or get passed by.

Good stuff here – Mack Brown as the leader took responsibility for his team’s poor performance. Leaders should always be quick to give the credit away, but shoulder the blame.  The next step was to learn from his mistakes, make changes and move forward. 

I am an SEC fan and often root against the other major conference powerhouses like Texas, but I am anxious to see the changes Mack Brown will make to “create an edge” and I fully expect Texas to rebound with a strong showing under Brown’s leadership.  I think Texas is wise to hold onto to Mack Brown as their football coach. 

What changes do you need to make before the competition passes you by?