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Statement from Steve Patterson on ASU and Texas

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STEVE PATTERSON STATEMENT…

“I am extremely proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish during my years at ASU. We graduated our student-athletes at a record rate, we grew our business, we reconnected with the community and we continued our success in each of our 22 sports. At the end of the day, I decided to take the Athletics Director’s position at my alma mater because it is an opportunity I just couldn’t pass up. I look forward to continuing to build upon the great work of DeLoss Dodds. I spent nearly 9 years as an Austin resident and student at The University of Texas. My family has lived in Texas for over 40 years. I have many ties that run deep there with business associates, friends and family, including my 92-year old mother, my brother and members of my wife’s family. We are all excited to have the opportunity to come home.

“While I’m very excited about the opportunity at Texas, at the same time, I’m disappointed that I won’t be at ASU to see all of the great projects that started during my tenure come to fruition. Dr. Crow has given Sun Devil Athletics every resource we needed to be successful. He has consistently supported me and my family in Tempe and I know he will continue to support Sun Devil Athletics in the years to come. I am leaving behind a very talented staff and I’m working with Dr. Crow to develop a transition plan that will assure that Sun Devil Athletics doesn’t miss a beat in my absence.

“I appreciate everything the ASU community has done to make my family and I feel welcome here in the valley.”

Media personality Brad Cesmat first rose to fame in Southern California with the launching of "The Mighty 690" all-sports radio station in the late 1980's and early 90's. Brad came to Arizona in 1993 to begin a 10-year run at KTAR Radio followed by nine years at KTVK-TV in Phoenix. Brad is the Founder/ CEO of Sports360AZ.com. His vision of multi platform content marketing through sports began in September of 2011. Cesmat has served on the Advisory Board for the Salvation Army for the last 18 years. He and his wife Chris have four children.

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