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Mack Brown: From Baker University to Super Bowl champion coach
Former Wildcats quarterback made his Super Bowl debut as an assistant coach for the Seattle Seahawks.
Published on Feb. 8, 2026
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Mack Brown, a former quarterback for Baker University's football team, made his Super Bowl debut as an assistant coach for the Seattle Seahawks. Brown's journey to the NFL was fueled by faith, as he wrote letters to every team asking for an opportunity, which finally came with the Jets and now with the Seahawks as their tight ends coach. Brown's return to the Baker campus this past summer to share his story inspired the current Wildcats athletes to keep pursuing their dreams, no matter how difficult they may seem.
Why it matters
Brown's success story serves as an inspiration to the Baker University football program and the local community, showing that with perseverance and faith, one can achieve their goals, even if they seem far-fetched. His journey from a small college program to the biggest stage in professional football is a testament to the power of determination and hard work.
The details
Mack Brown was the starting quarterback for the Baker University Wildcats in 2008 and 2009. After his playing career, he wrote letters to every NFL team asking for a coaching opportunity, which finally came with the Jets and now with the Seattle Seahawks as their tight ends coach. Brown spoke to the current Baker University football team this past summer, sharing his journey and inspiring the athletes to keep pursuing their dreams.
- Mack Brown was the starting quarterback for the Baker University Wildcats in 2008 and 2009.
- Brown spoke to the current Baker University football team this past summer.
- Brown made his Super Bowl debut as an assistant coach for the Seattle Seahawks on February 9, 2026.
The players
Mack Brown
A former quarterback for the Baker University Wildcats who is now an assistant coach for the Seattle Seahawks, making his Super Bowl debut.
Miguel Regaldo
The head football coach at Baker University, who was an assistant coach when Brown was the Wildcats' quarterback.
Seattle Seahawks
The NFL team that Mack Brown is an assistant coach for, where he serves as the tight ends coach.
What they’re saying
“That's really what's made this thing special. I think that's why our guys are really, truly want him to win because they can't believe that a full-time coach in the NFL that barely gets any time off in the summer took time off his one week vacation off to come over and talk to our guys.”
— Miguel Regaldo, Head football coach, Baker University (ksn.com)
What’s next
The Seahawks will look to build on their Super Bowl victory in the upcoming season, with Mack Brown continuing to serve as their tight ends coach.
The takeaway
Mack Brown's journey from a small college program to the Super Bowl as an assistant coach is an inspiring story that shows the power of perseverance and faith. His return to his alma mater to share his experiences has motivated the current Baker University football team to keep pursuing their own dreams, no matter how daunting they may seem.
