Title/Alt TextWith Steve Patterson on his way out, Texas is in need of a new men's athletic director.

Former football head coach Mack Brown is a name that immediately popped up as a potential candidate, but that will not be the case, according to a source close to the situation.

"Not going to happen," the source said.

Brown, who coached at Texas from 1998-2013, is currently an analyst for ESPN. Texas and Brown parted ways following the 2013 season, despite some resistance from Brown. The move away from Brown was one of Patterson's first main issues in his time as athletic director.

In his 18-year tenure with the Longhorns, Brown led Texas to a national title, two Big 12 championships and a 156-48 overall record. Brown currently works at Texas as a special assistant to the UT president, which pays $500,000, in addition to his role at ESPN.

Patterson is expected to be fired today. Former football letterman Mike Perrin will serve as the interim AD.