Texas hires TCU's Chris Del Conte as athletic director
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The University of Texas has hired TCU athletic director Chris Del Conte for the same position with the Longhorns.
Texas made the announcement Saturday.
Del Conte moves from one Big 12 school to another to take over one of the largest and wealthiest athletic departments in the country. He succeeds Mike Perrin, who was hired in 2015 when Steve Patterson was forced out after less than two years.
A person with knowledge of Del Conte's contract told The Associated Press he has a seven-year deal with an annual salary starting at $1.3 million.