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
Stram • Wiggin • Bettis • Levy • Mackovic • Gansz • Schottenheimer • Cunningham • Vermeil • Edwards