"Macdonald had graduated from the University of Georgia with a master's degree in sports management, and he was at a crossroads. His four-year stint working for the college's football team, the Bulldogs, was coming to a close. Despite loving football (and like many graduates before him), he chased a stable career and landed a job offer at Big Four global accounting firm KPMG at the end of 2013."
"But then one phone call changed everything. The former special teams coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens, Jerry Rosburg, gave Macdonald a ring and offered him a coaching internship ahead of the upcoming 2014 football season. Macdonald said he was conflicted over taking a shot at his dream career or pursuing a comfortable corporate career with a steady ladder; after all, entry-level KPMG jobs can pay up to $97,000, while an NFL intern only makes up to around $61,000."
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 to win Super Bowl LX and claim the Lombardi Trophy. Mike Macdonald, 38, served as head coach and achieved the title after an early career decision to pursue football coaching over a corporate role. Macdonald graduated from the University of Georgia with a master's in sports management and completed a four-year stint with the Bulldogs before receiving a KPMG offer in 2013. Jerry Rosburg of the Baltimore Ravens then offered a coaching internship for 2014. Macdonald weighed salaries, familial and recruiter warnings, and ultimately followed his passion, leading to a 12-year rise to championship success.
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