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Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald has the chance to become the third-youngest coach to win the Super Bowl, a huge feat for the second-year head coach.
The Seahawks face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60 on Feb. 8. The Seahawks advanced to the game by defeating their bitter rival Los Angeles Rams 31-27 in the NFC championship game. It marks Macdonald's first time at the Super Bowl.
Ahead of the big game, here's what to know about the Seahawks' head coach.
Ironically, Mike Macdonald, 38, hails from Massachusetts. He was born June 26, 1987, in Scituate, which is a little over 36 miles away from Gillette Stadium, home of the Patriots.
Macdonald later moved to Georgia, where he played baseball and football at Centennial High. According to The Patriot Ledger, Macdonald wrote in the school yearbook that his dream job was to be the Red Sox general manager.
No. Although Macdonald played linebacker and fullback in high school, he was plagued by injuries, ending his career before he got to college. Macdonald attended the University of Georgia, where he earned a finance degree and a master's in sports management.
His coaching career also began at UGA when he served as the team's graduate assistant.
The Seattle Seahawks head coach's career began at his college alma mater when he joined the University of Georgia Bulldogs' football team as a graduate assistant in 2010. Here's where Macdonald has coached:
Macdonald was named as the Seahawks' ninth head coach Jan. 31, 2024. Since then, he's gone 24-10 in the regular season. Meanwhile, his postseason record is 2-0, making his career record 26-10, per Statmuse.
No, Macdonald does not yet have a Super Bowl ring. His first chance to win one would be during Super Bowl 60 on Feb. 8.
If the Seahawks win, Macdonald would become the third-youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl at 38 years old, according to ESPN Research.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Facts about Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald. Age, coaching resume, more
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The Seahawks face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60 on Feb. 8. The Seahawks advanced to the game by defeating their bitter rival Los Angeles Rams 31-27 in the NFC championship game. It marks Macdonald's first time at the Super Bowl.
Ahead of the big game, here's what to know about the Seahawks' head coach.
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Where is Mike Macdonald from? How old is he?
Ironically, Mike Macdonald, 38, hails from Massachusetts. He was born June 26, 1987, in Scituate, which is a little over 36 miles away from Gillette Stadium, home of the Patriots.
Macdonald later moved to Georgia, where he played baseball and football at Centennial High. According to The Patriot Ledger, Macdonald wrote in the school yearbook that his dream job was to be the Red Sox general manager.
Did Mike Macdonald play in the NFL?
No. Although Macdonald played linebacker and fullback in high school, he was plagued by injuries, ending his career before he got to college. Macdonald attended the University of Georgia, where he earned a finance degree and a master's in sports management.
His coaching career also began at UGA when he served as the team's graduate assistant.
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Mike Macdonald's coaching career
The Seattle Seahawks head coach's career began at his college alma mater when he joined the University of Georgia Bulldogs' football team as a graduate assistant in 2010. Here's where Macdonald has coached:
- Georgia: Graduate assistant (2010).
- Georgia: Safeties and defensive quality control coach (2011-2013).
- Baltimore Ravens: Intern (2014).
- Baltimore Ravens: Defensive assistant (2015).
- Baltimore Ravens: Defensive backs coach (2017).
- Baltimore Ravens: Linebackers coach (2018).
- University of Michigan: Defensive coordinator (2021).
- Baltimore Ravens: Defensive coordinator (2022-2023).
- Seattle Seahawks: Head coach (2024-present).
What is Mike Macdonald's coaching record?
Macdonald was named as the Seahawks' ninth head coach Jan. 31, 2024. Since then, he's gone 24-10 in the regular season. Meanwhile, his postseason record is 2-0, making his career record 26-10, per Statmuse.
Does Mike Macdonald have any Super Bowl rings?
No, Macdonald does not yet have a Super Bowl ring. His first chance to win one would be during Super Bowl 60 on Feb. 8.
If the Seahawks win, Macdonald would become the third-youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl at 38 years old, according to ESPN Research.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Facts about Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald. Age, coaching resume, more
Continue reading...
