Based on the news coming out of the area this afternoon, however, Patterson's name can likely be stricken from any kind of Irish conversation.
Citing two sources close to the situation, ESPNDallas.com is reporting that TCU and Patterson have reached an agreement on a long-term contract extension. The number of years added to his current deal has not been reported.
An official announcement is expected to come Wednesday morning, the website reported.
This is the second extension Patterson has received in less than a year; back in early January, the nine-year TCU coach received an extension on his deal that would've kept him at the school through the 2014 season.
In addition to years added to his current contract and -- presumably -- a sizable bump in pay, Patterson's new deal will include pay raises for his coaching staff.
Counting this season's unbeaten squad, Patterson's Horned Frogs teams have posted 10-plus wins in six of his nine seasons.
