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John Mackovic
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John Mackovic is a former American football head coach. Mackovic served as the head coach in college football for Wake Forest University (1978-1980), the University of Illinois (1988-1991), the University of Texas (1992-1998), and the University of Arizona (2001-2003). Mackovic was the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League from 1983 to 1986.
Mackovic was an innovator of the passing game. He knew how to stretch and flood zone pass coverage in the late 70's typical defenses and this produced great success by playing smart passing football. Unfortunately, his inability to get along with people was not tolerated for long even when he won. A brilliant tactician, driven, he was unfortunately not a natural leader.
He once suggested that his players "treat" their opponents' "helmets like urinals." He frequently called his players "ladies" and once referred to his placekicker as a "sissy boy." Though John never physically assaulted his players, many frequently cowered naked in the shower stalls until he left the locker room.
| Preceded by Chuck Mills |
Wake Forest University Head Football Coaches 1978- 1980 |
Succeeded by Al Groh |
| Preceded by Warren Powers |
Walter Camp Coach of the Year 1979 |
Succeeded by Vince Dooley |
| Preceded by Marv Levy |
Kansas City Chiefs Head Coaches 1983–1986 |
Succeeded by Frank Gansz |
| Preceded by Mike White |
University of Illinois Football Head Coaches 1988–1991 |
Succeeded by Lou Tepper |
| Preceded by David McWilliams |
University of Texas Football Head Coaches 1992–1998 |
Succeeded by Mack Brown |
| Preceded by Dick Tomey |
University of Arizona Head Football Coaches 2001- 2003 |
Succeeded by Mike Stoops |
| Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs head coaches |
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| Stram • Wiggin • Bettis • Levy • Mackovic • Gansz • Schottenheimer • Cunningham • Vermeil • Edwards |
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