North Carolina football coach Mack Brown expressed deep disappointment in his handling of the team's shocking 70-50 loss to James Madison, admitting he placed undue pressure on his players by questioning his leadership in the locker room. Following the defeat, which marked the most points ever allowed by UNC at home, he apologized to both the players and athletic director Bubba Cunningham for his emotional comments. Brown clarified that he was not intending to resign but sought feedback from the team, which they misinterpreted, leading to concerns about his future. He acknowledged that the loss was a personal failure and committed to learning from it as the team prepares for their upcoming game against rival Duke. Brown, who is in his sixth season of his second stint at UNC, emphasized his love for the program and the players, expressing optimism for the future despite the setback. He is the winningest active coach in college football with 285 career victories.