Texas head men's athletic director Steve Patterson has drawn plenty of criticism from fans and alumni alike over the past months, and it appears the issues could be an issue at the highest levels of the University, too.

Citing two high-level University sources, a report from the Austin-American Statesman contends new University of Texas president Gregory Fenves has met with Patterson at least twice to discuss issues in the Athletic Department. The story also said a third meeting is scheduled for Friday.

Both sources the Statesmen cited said Patterson’s job could be in trouble, one stating that Fenves had a "hard decision" to make in regards to Patterson.

Fenves issued a statement to the Statesmen about his meetings with Patterson.

“I meet regularly with leadership team members, including Steve Patterson,” Fenves said. “We are working through budget issues in athletics, as we are across the university, and I am aware of the frustrations of some of our Longhorn fans. Our athletic teams are the front door of the university and our fans are essential to their success.”

The issues surrounding Patterson have circulated for months, as he's alienated boosters and alumni at times with his methods. Some of Patterson's unpopular moves as AD include charging season ticket holders for parking and raising ticket prices by an average of 5.8 percent.

Patterson, however, has drawn praise for his hires of head football coach Charlie Strong and head basketball coach Shaka Smart, both of whom were the first minority coaches in their respective sports in Texas history.

You can read the entire Statesman story here.