Ole Miss Football: More Rebels Named to National Watchlists

Could Be His Year

Senior punter Mac Brown has proven himself to be a very good asset to Ole Miss football. Joining Ole Miss football in 2016 as a walk-on may not have been what Brown had in mind but through hard work, he has shown he is really good on the field. While a part of Ole Miss football Brown has been solid.

Brown has appeared in 28 games and started the last 24 games thru the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Over that span, Brown has had 110 attempts for 4,715 yards for a 42.9 yard per punt average with only 10 touchbacks. Brown has had 19 punts for 50+ yards with two punts of 65 yards and 30 punts which landed inside the twenty-yard line. Brown has had 0 blocked punts. Brown’s numbers are impressive, to say the least.

However, Brown has also been just as productive off the field which is why he has been named to the Weurffel Award watchlist for the second consecutive year. The Weurffel Award recognizes the athlete who best exemplifies Danny Weurffel’s character on the field, in the classroom, and for their dedication to community service.

Mac Brown has shown his firm dedication to helping others and it didn’t just start when he became a college athlete. According to OleMissSports.com,

"“Brown has raised nearly $100,000 for the fight against ALS since launching the Awesome Lemonade Stand in 2012 in his hometown of Eden Prarie, Minnesota.” ~OleMissSports.com"

 • 2019 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll
 • 2019 Ray Guy Award Watch List
 • 2019 Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
 • 2019 Peter Mortell Holder of the Year Watch List
 • 2019 SEC Football Community Service Team
 • 2019 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Nominee
 • 2019 Athletic Director’s Spring Honor Roll
 • 2018 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll
 • 2018 Dean’s Fall Honor Roll

Just one glance at Mac Brown’s other accomplishments also shows he is worthy of the Weurffel Award. Brown has accomplished a lot while at Ole Miss and continues to work on the field, in the classroom, and in the community. Brown gives a lot of himself in all three areas and like Danny Weurffel he doesn’t have to but he chooses to.

Everybody knows how successful Danny Weurffel was at the University of Florida as a Gators quarterback under the legendary Steve Spurrier. While at Florida Weurffel, thru 4 seasons completed 708 of 1,170 attempts for 10,875 yards and 114 touchdowns with 42 INTs. Weurffel finished his college career with an overall passer rating of 163.6. Weurffel also finished with a litany of awards and accolades besides the Heisman.

Most also know Weurffel’s lack of success in the NFL was not what was expected. Taken as the 99th pick in the 4th round of the 1997 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints where he would play three seasons. Weurffel would play just six seasons for four different teams.

Weurffel also played for the Green Bay Packers (2000), Chicago Bears(2001), and Washington Redskins(2003). In 2000, while with Green Bay, Weuffel also played in NFL Europe with the Rhein Fire leading them to a World Bowl 2000 championship and earning himself the World Bowl 2000 MVP.

What most people don’t know is what he was able to accomplish off the field. After his retirement from professional football, Weurffel made his commitment to helping others. Weurffel had previously worked with Desire Street Ministries while in New Orleans as the citizens had been dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and it was where he returned.

Weurffel became the executive director of Desire Street Ministries and now they are based out of Atlanta focusing on the problems within inner cities of the American south.

When any player is recognized for any national award it is always more than just a being selected to a watchlist. The acknowledgment and recognition for what the players have accomplished are very special of course. However, it’s the backstories behind the awards which make them so significant. OHT wants to wish good luck to all our very deserving Rebels for their selections and say thank you for their accomplishments. Hotty Toddy!