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Orangebloods reports that Former TCU Horned Frogs head coach Gary Patterson, who was relived of his duties late last year after 21 years with the program, was in Austin over the weekend with Texas Longhorns staff, with whom he toured the program’s facilities.
Multiple sources have confirmed that former TCU head coach Gary Patterson was in Austin today meeting with the #Hookem staff and touring the #Longhorns football facilities. Patterson is a strong candidate to join the UT staff in some capacity. pic.twitter.com/hG3kzvsoZq
— Jason Suchomel (@OB_JasonS) January 8, 2022
It’s been rumored for a while now that Patterson might join the Texas staff in a defensive analyst capacity. And with the latest developments, that now seems somewhat likely.
WHAT THE WISE MEN ARE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS
Austin American-Statesman: Texas women bounce back after loss, bounce UTRGV in last-minute game
Dallas Morning News: Will they, won’t they: CFP expansion and the back-and-forth between conference commissioners
Dallas Morning News: 3 Texas players exceeding expectations so far this season: Disu thriving since return from injury
247Sports: Morning Brew: Job posting sheds some light on what Gary Patterson could be doing at Texas
247Sports: The Stampede: What’s left and what’s ahead for the Texas coaches
247Sports: Sources: Role at Texas likely for former TCU coach Gary Patterson
Inside Texas: Inside Scoop: A new day; Gary Patterson’s likely role; 2023 recruiting
Inside Texas: Monday: Justin Tucker, the best to ever kick a football
Inside Texas: Several Texas Longhorns ranked in On3’s NIL 100
ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION
No. 14 Texas upset by Oklahoma State, 64-51
Texas transfer WR target Isaiah Neyor commits to Tennessee
Former Texas QB Casey Thompson commits to Nebraska
Former Texas TE Jared Wiley commits to TCU
4-star S Larry Turner-Gooden signs with Texas
RECRUITING ROUNDUP
247Sports: Turner-Gooden’s commitment continues rebuild of Texas secondary
247Sports: Recruiting notes from All-American Bowl National Combine check-in
Inside Texas: Humidor: Portal talk, two unlikely early enrollees, finishing off high school recruiting
BIG 12 BREAKDOWN
Our Daily Bears: Flagler ignites for 22 as Bears beat Frogs 76-64
Frogs O’ War: TCU signee Kyron Chambers starred at the All American Bowl
Frogs O’ War: TCU Basketball star Mike Miles’ x-rays negative
Frogs O’ War: Frogs score a pair of big commitments in a family affair
Frogs O’ War: Baylor 76, TCU 64: Frogs run out of steam against No. 1 Bears
Frogs O’ War: Texas TE transfer Jared Wiley chooses TCU
Crimson and Cream Machine: OU charges back to conquer No. 11 Iowa State, 79-66
The Smoking Musket: Travis Trickett to become OC at USF
The Smoking Musket: Looking at the 2022 QB race
Wide Right & Natty Lite: Iowa State lets one slip away, loses to Oklahoma 79-66
Bring On The Cats: Final: West Virginia 71, Kansas State 68
Bring On The Cats: Official: Collin Klein promoted to full-time OC
Rock Chalk Talk: Red Raiders upset Kansas
WHAT WE’RE READING
SB Nation: Bears fire GM Ryan Pace after 7 seasons
SB Nation: The chaotic ending of Raiders-Chargers had everyone questioning a timeout
SB Nation: The Ravens gave Ben Roethlisberger the anti-tribute only Baltimore could
NEWS ACROSS THE FORTY ACRES AND BEYOND
- Texas softball senior Janae Jefferson earned a sport on the USA Softball National Team.
This summer, Texas senior Janae Jefferson will be wearing red, white and blue instead of burnt orange.
— Hookem.com (@bevobeat) January 7, 2022
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- Kentucky Wildcats volleyballer Madi Skinner will transfer to Texas.
Transfer portal craziness isn't limited to football. National champion Madi Skinner leaves Kentucky for Texas volleyball, per @aasdanny.https://t.co/LYjtHN694u
— Brian Davis (@BDavisAAS) January 10, 2022