OSU asking for more Longhorns depositions

AUSTIN — As part of its ongoing lawsuit against a former assistant, Oklahoma State wants a new round of depositions from Texas football coaches, and maybe even testimony from the Longhorns’ quarterback. But the lawyer representing OSU said Thursday there might still be a way to end the legal wrangling between Big 12 foes before it gets any messier.

“The change in leadership (at UT) would hopefully indicate a business solution instead of a courtroom solution,” OSU attorney Sean Breen said.

Steve Patterson, who was replaced as UT men’s athletic director this week, repeatedly said the Longhorns weren’t a part of the breach-of-contract suit, in which OSU claims Joe Wickline owes the school almost…