Texas athletic director Steve Patterson has been fired after two rocky years on the job, pushed out after clashing with fans and donors upset with his aggressive push to raise money for the nation's wealthiest athletic department, a person with direct knowledge of the decision confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.
The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the change has not been officially announced, said the details of Patterson's departure and the his contract buyout are being worked out.
Patterson met with new university President Greg Fenves on Tuesday morning, according to a person who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity.