Oklahoma State seeking deposition from Charlie Strong in play-calling lawsuit

Oklahoma State wants a sworn statement from Texas head coach Charlie Strong and Texas assistant coach Shawn Watson.

The school is in the midst of lawsuits with former assistant Joe Wickline, who is now an assistant at Texas. Wickline filed a countersuit against Oklahoma State after the school sued him for breach of contract.

According to the school, Wickline owed the balance of his contract if he left for another school and was not his new employer's primary play-caller. Texas has been vague about who has the play-calling duties, saying that Watson has final say, while Wickline says he also calls plays. Texas' website lists Watson's title as "assistant head coach for offense" and quarterbacks coach while Wickline is titled "offensive coordinator" and offensive line coach.

From the AP:

Patti Ohlendorf, Texas vice president for legal affairs, said Texas officials received the request for the interviews late Monday afternoon and is not fighting the depositions. No subpoenas have been filed and likely wouldn't be unless Texas later fought to block the move to depose the two coaches.

''I said I was happy to facilitate scheduling for convenience,'' Ohlendorf said.

''I don't know the details of the litigation. We do understand coach Wickline's defense and we believe he does call plays,'' Ohlendorf said, adding that Strong and Watson will be ''completely truthful or supportive'' when questioned under oath.

Strong's comments about Watson having final say in the play-calling helped spur the lawsuit according to Oklahoma State. The balance of Wickline's contract is $593,478.

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