ESPN Reporting Mack Brown to step down

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Texas coach Mack Brown is expected to resign by the end of the week, a source told ESPN's Brett McMurphy.

"I know Mack, he's friend, this is his decision, but he wants to tell his players and staff and not read it on the internet," the source told ESPN. "That's why he reacted strongly to the (Orangebloods.com) report.

"I'd be real surprised if it hasn't happened by Friday night with the (Texas) football banquet. I think it will be taken care of. It wouldn't drag on much longer."

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"By the end of the week, that will be the outcome," the source told ESPN. "That will happen. It's a shame after 16 years he's not able to do it on his own with dignity and grace."

Another source told ESPN's Joe Schad that Brown has had active discussions with Texas officials about his intention to resign and there is a good chance it will become official later this week.

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