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Souring relationship prompted Texas' firing of Patterson

ESPN Big 12 reporter Max Olson explains how Longhorns athletic director Steve Patterson's management style created tension and mistrust, leading to Patterson being fired after 22 months.

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    • Joined ESPN in 2012
    • Graduate of the University of Nebraska
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Texas interim athletic director Mike Perrin will have full authority and no "short leash" to make changes in taking over for Steve Patterson, who resigned Tuesday after 22 months on the job.