Patterson Continuing to Improve All-Around Game
Prior to last Saturday’s game against Tennessee, Kentucky running back Jason Patterson assumed he would be in his regular role. However, just minutes before kickoff, starting running back Seth McGowan was declared out for the game due to injury, thrusting Patterson into an elevated role.
The redshirt freshman responded with one of the best games of his career, rushing 16 times for 51 yards and catching a team-high seven passes for 44 yards.
“Number one, Jason did a tremendous job,” said UK offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan. “We talked about not knowing that Seth wasn’t even going until about three minutes before kickoff. So, it’s a testament to (Patterson), how he’s practiced. We’ve said it all along – you never know when you’re going to get your chance and when you do, for him to go out there and play well was a testament to him.”
Author's summary: Patterson shines in elevated role.