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Texas should've known what it was getting when it hired Patterson

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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 firing after 22 months.

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Texas should’ve known what it was getting when it hired Steve Patterson.