Staples: Despite his popularity, Mack Brown had to goMack Brown maintained popularity in the Texas locker room, but the team's performance led to his firing.SI Staff|Share on FacebookShare on XAdd us as a preferred sourceMack Brown maintained popularity in the Texas locker room, but the team's performance led to his firing.Loading recommendations... Please wait while we load personalized content recommendationsPublished Dec 31, 2013 | Modified Dec 31, 2013SI STAFFShare on FacebookShare on XHome/College