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Perrin named interim Texas Men's Athletics Director

The University of Texas at Austin has appointed Houston attorney Mike Perrin to serve as interim Men's Athletics Director to replace Steve Patterson.

AUSTIN, Texas -- The University of Texas at Austin has appointed Houston attorney Mike Perrin to serve as Interim Men's Athletics Director at least through August to replace Steve Patterson, who has resigned. A severance and transition agreement is pending approval by The UT System Board of Regents.

"Steve Patterson is a talented sports executive who brought important ideas and changes to our athletics program," said Gregory L. Fenves, president of The University of Texas at Austin.