College football fans react to Gary Patterson in Texas gear, joining staff
While the school has not announced anything official on the matter, Horns247 is reporting that former TCU head coach Gary Patterson has already joined the Texas staff.
Patterson was spotted at the Texas-Kansas State game in Austin on Tuesday evening wearing a Longhorns polo. He was sitting next to Texas athletics director Chris Del Conte, which all but confirmed his hiring.
The rumors of Patterson joining the Texas staff in some capacity have been running rampant over the last couple months, but when the school posted a new job opportunity labeled as the special assistant to the head coach on Jan. 9, it seemed to be connected to Patterson’s future role with the program.
Horns247’s report on Wednesday does indicate that Patterson will serve as the special assistant to Steve Sarkisian. He is expected to assist with overall practice and game day preparation, statistical analysis, and video analysis of opposing teams.
Witnessing Patterson in Texas gear is not something college football fans were prepared to see. Take a look at some of the best reactions via Twitter:
In a season where the TE/ST coach’s partner’s emotional support monkey bit a kid, Gary Patterson wearing Texas gear might be the most unexpected thing to happen.
— Longhorn Republic (@LonghornPod) January 19, 2022
GARY PATTERSON HAS A STATUE AT TCU, AND WILL BE ON THE TEXAS STAFF. GOAT. 🐐 HA. 😅
— Nick Ⓜ️ (@NickM516) January 19, 2022
Gary Patterson wearing anything with a Longhorn on it is not something I thought I’d ever see https://t.co/NfBdzTDba7
— Brad Kellner (@BradKellner) January 19, 2022
A close first half between Texas and Kansas State feels less weighty than the presence of Gary Patterson wearing Longhorns gear. https://t.co/3LzWxPfcbo
— Wescott Eberts (@SBN_Wescott) January 19, 2022
It's unfortunate that the most notable thing about the basketball game tonight was Gary Patterson's appearance.
— Keenan Womack, Orangebloods Basketball (@KeenanWomack_OB) January 19, 2022
gary patterson makes an appearance for a loss to kansas state. seems like he’s definitely bringing that tcu energy with him to austin
— string (@propjoesays) January 19, 2022
Everything about Gary Patterson in Texas apparel feels wrong but I don’t hate it lol 🤘 https://t.co/Rms0oDOzj7
— Clinton huffty (@ClintonHuffty34) January 19, 2022
It’s a sad day. I have eyes on Gary Patterson in a longhorn pullover with CDC
— Frog Boi (@frogboi20) January 19, 2022
Can Gary Patterson put in work on the Texas basketball team too?
— Chris Thomasson – KIII Sports (@ChrisThomasson7) January 19, 2022
Guess I now know how my dad felt when Jerry Jones fired Tom Landry.
Iconic coach without a proper sendoff. Just let go.
Doesn’t really hurt to see Gary Patterson in UT attire. Just hurt how TCU AD and higher ups did him wrong. pic.twitter.com/u4TztRXXxm— Carpe Diem…. Jacob (@ThatOtherAlcala) January 19, 2022
TCU is just starting their Gary Patterson curse journey. Buckle up, y’all.
— Jeff Dennis (@windfarmtx) January 19, 2022
I will not root for the Longhorns, but I will absolutely root for Gary Patterson. This is my only statement on the matter. I won't be taking any more questions and ask that you respect my privacy during this difficult time.https://t.co/P4Zhn3yNi7
— Marc Istook (@MarcIstook) January 19, 2022
I’m no ut fan but Gary Patterson would be a great hire for them.
— CoachKyle_6679 (@6679Coachkyle) January 19, 2022
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