Greg McMackin

McMackin coached extensively at both the collegiate and professional levels. At the professional level, McMackin coached for two National Football League teams: as defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks from 1995 to 1998, and as linebackers and assistant head coach for the San Francisco 49ers from 2003 to 2005. He also coached for the Denver Gold of the defunct United States Football League (USFL). At the college level, McMackin gained prominence as the defense coordinator for the University of Miami for the 1993 and 1994 seasons. There, Miami won two Big East Championships and ranked first in total defense, scoring defense and pass defense. Further, the Hurricanes allowed just seven touchdowns on defense in one season. On August 1, 2009 McMackin was suspended for 30 days without pay due to his use of a homophobic slur during an interview. McMackin resigned from his position of head coach for Hawaii on December 5, 2011, accepting a $600,000 buyout. ==Personal life and death==

McMackin died in South Dakota, on February 14, 2023, at the age of 77. ==Accomplishments==

• Was Head Coach at Division II Oregon Tech from 1986–89. Led team to #3 ranking and 4 winning seasons on way to 2 coach of the year awards. • In 1999, led the University of Hawaii's defense to help orchestrate the biggest single-season turnaround in NCAA football history • Named one of the nation's top coaches by American Football Magazine while at Texas Tech. • Named Big 12 Conference's top recruiter by Rivals.com • As defensive coordinator for the University of Miami, McMackin's defense was ranked first in the nation in total defense, scoring defense and pass defense. • In 2008, McMackin became the highest paid State of Hawaii employee ($1.1 million) upon becoming the Hawaii Warriors football head coach. • Inducted in the Southern Oregon University Athletic Hall of Fame. ==Notable players coached==

• Ray Lewis, Miami • Warren Sapp, Miami • Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock, Miami • Rohan Marley, Miami • Gill Byrd, San Jose State • Michael Sinclair, Seattle Seahawks • Jeff Ulbrich, Hawaii and San Francisco 49ers • Julian Peterson, Detroit Lions • Cortez Kennedy, Seattle Seahawks • Chad Brown, Seattle Seahawks ==Head coaching record==