It made sense. Patterson and Cam Miller were taking more of the first-team reps during camp. However, by seasons end, redshirt-junior transfer Quincy Patterson will be the starting quarterback for the Temple Owls. Patterson will duke it out with returning starter DWan Mathis, who transferred from Georgia for the starting job in December 2020. he can spin the ball really well. Some of those rushes made both you and me say, how did he escape all these tacklers? All rights reserved. He seemed to not see open receivers. Brett Davis / USA TODAY Sports Patterson is an intriguing prospect after transferring from . pic.twitter.com/JCQzRMPcVj. Sometimes they fall off of you and sometimes they tackle you. Mike McFeely is a columnist for The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. That doesn't always happen. For the season, Patterson is 55 of 101 (54.5%) for 813 yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions. "I definitely improved while I was at Virginia Tech, but not in the fashion I'd hoped for," Patterson said. North Dakota State starts the season on Sept. 4 at home against Albany. But three years later, with a crowded QB room and no direct path to playing time, Patterson made the move to Fargo, leaving Hokie fans to wonder what couldve been. Patterson, a quarterback from Chicago, played in three games as a sophomore at Virginia Tech this fall. quincy patterson, a chi town native was named starter against albany in the first game of the season next week. # QB1 has been named for the 2021 season. I just never really got a chance to show it this season," he said. NDSU designed a package for Patterson throughout the FCS playoffs, including a 34-yard run in the first quarter of the national title game victory over Montana State. Patterson transferred from Virginia Tech. 1755 N. 13th St., Room 243 Quincy Patterson -- 15 yards to get the Bison on the board! CHARGES LESSENED FOR ND MAN ACCUSED OF RUNNING OVER, KILLING TEEN AFTER POLITICAL ARGUMENT. Patterson is arguably the most high-profile recruit to join first-year coach Stan Drayton's rebuild effort at Temple. Patterson is a former ESPN 300 recruit who went 7-0 at North Dakota State as a starter last year before getting injured. Sometimes, things dont work out, but thats okay. If Im running the ball 20 times a game and not playing quarterback versus me actually winning the job, so be it. 2021 . "I didn't throw much at all in high school.". Why does Patterson say this? 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Patterson played in 13 games over three seasons for Virginia Tech from 2018 to 2020, including one start as a redshirt freshman in 2019 at Notre Dame, where he completed nine passes for a career-best 139 yards. FARGO, N.D After North Dakota States 34-20 win over Northern Iowa quarterback Quincy Patterson said the offense is not even playing at its full potential. "Some of the people around me knew I was thinking about transferring even before I entered the portal and one of my trainers said, 'You ever think about North Dakota State?' He began working for The Forum in the 1980s while he was a student studying journalism at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Watch Hot Mic with Dom Izzo weekday mornings from 9 to 11 on WDAY XTRA and streaming live at Inforum.com. ", (Patterson's high school recruiting tape:). Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. We have a lot of long play calls and he seemed to transition very well with those, has a big arm, can make plays, can make good decisions with the football, said head coach Matt Entz. Patterson played in 11 games over three seasons at Virginia Tech (2018-20). Patterson returned to the Bison lineup as. Hell be on campus Monday for the first time since his official visit as he moves into town. "I think North Dakota State will be right for me with the way they run their offense. Mende was part of a four-car, 11-person contingent that made it here for Patterson's starting debut, even though nothing became . But Langsdorf wont be calling anywhere near 20 designed run plays for him, according to Patterson. Watson is still the most dangerous player, but Patterson's running ability makes him invaluable to the offense. Patterson, a transfer out of Virginia Tech, wasn't eligible for . His final two choices were Temple and Troy. Bison Baseball Completes Sweep Vs. Leathernecks, Bison Softball Defeats UND in Home Opener, Thousands rummage through items for sale in West Fargo, Gov. scored first touchdown as an Owl, rushing for a one-yard score vs. Rutgers . But that's not the play that sticks out in Patterson's memory. Philadelphia, PA, 19122 "Im not scared of competition or going to shy away from it.. I definitely respect him for that.. Patterson will join a quarterback room that features another high-profile transfer, as the competition for the starting job will include former Georgia quarterback and Ohio State commitment D'Wan Mathis. He pointed to Langsdorf coaching Tommy Armstrong at Nebraska and envisioned playing that style at Temple. He started the first seven games, throwing six touchdowns and rushing for another seven scores. Grading big trades during the NFL draft: Who won the D'Andre Swift deal? Thats my boy, and when I came to Temple it was all smiles as soon as I saw him.. Throughout his career, Patterson has displayed the ability to use his legs, rushing for 660 yards and seven touchdowns in just seven games at NDSU. The Bison ran a tight end screen with Noah Gindorff that netted 8 yards, a play that's been missing from NDSU's arsenal. Eligibility restrictions apply. He has two years of eligibility remaining. Cam has done a great job, but ultimately I shot myself in the foot and didnt give myself a chance to do anything because of me not taking everything with a grain of salt and letting all the negative comments being booed weigh me down.. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Temple has set itself up for an intriguing preseason quarterback competition. Hes probably faster than most quarterbacks and Im probably bigger than most. First practice, go into the second day, watch that film, then, ok, how did I improve from yesterdays practice to today?'. The new Bison appears to be more focused on doing whats in the best interest of the offense rather than being the starting QB. Entz said the following week there were a few reasons that Patterson was replaced with inconsistent play and a shoulder injury at the top of the list. With the all-time winningest quarterback in Notre Dame history set to graduate, Ian Book is leaving big shoes to fill for the next man up. 2022 (Redshirt Junior): Transferred to Temple in the summer after three seasons at Virginia Tech and one at North Dakota State . 2 quarterback last month, wrapping up on April 23rd. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Your email address will not be published. Former NDSU QB Patterson transfers to Temple, What's going on at Colorado? Burgum signs bill to reform state pension plan, Horse set to compete in Kentucky Derby euthanized after severe injury, KFYR - First News at Ten - Sportscast 4/30/2023, Full list of prospects from North Dakota colleges in 2023 NFL Draft cycle, KMOT First News at Ten Sportscast 4/28/23, KFYR First News at Ten Sportscast 4/28/23, Closed Caption Inquiries - (701) 255-5757. Because the offense is starting to gain confidence and get in a better flow. Copyright 2021 KFYR. 215-204-7416. In talking with others who've dealt with him, Patterson is universally described as a model citizen and team player. Guests include Jeff Kolpack, Forum of Fargo-Moorhead, and Shaun Henderson, Mandan girls basketball coach. Turned out to be a really good play.. Patterson returned to the Bison lineup as the backup quarterback against Youngstown State in mid-November and was used as a running threat for the rest of the season. He also clicked with veteran offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorf, who he said will likely run the offense 30-percent from under center and 70-percent from shotgun. The current redshirt-sophomore threw for 1,223 yards and six touchdowns while posting a 118.2 passer rating in 2021. Patterson transferred from Virginia Tech. Played in seven games for Virginia Tech including one start.Registered 50 carries for 241 yards with two TDs and also completed 14 passes for 257 yards with two scores . Dom Izzo is the Sports Director at WDAY-TV. Miller started the final eight games of the season, leading the Bison to a Division I FCS national championship, the program's ninth in the past eleven seasons. Then-sophomore Cam Miller stepped in for Patterson and led the Bison to an FCS . He's NDSU's leading rusher with 422 yards. "He's got more . He transferred from Virginia Tech in time for the spring 2021 season but was ineligible to play for NDSU after appearing in three games during the fall 2020 season for the Hokies. Now, Patterson, who recently received his degree, is on the move again. coach entz said that both patterson and miller did a tremendous job of . That's ultimately why I decided to leave.". North Dakota State head football coach Matt Entz has announced that Quincy Patterson will be the Bisons starting quarterback for next Saturdays season opener against Albany on Sept. 4. We see that you have javascript disabled. I had six weeks of terrible practice and ultimately I shot myself in the foot. Patterson will join a quarterback room that features another high-profile transfer, as the competition for the starting job will include former Georgia quarterback and Ohio State commitment D'Wan Mathis. All three were close in age, and only one would become the face of the program. He threw for six touchdowns and rushed for seven. Entz said the following week there were a few reasons that Patterson was replaced with inconsistent play and a shoulder injury at the top of the list. He's done a great job of being a student of the game. How Jordan Addison's decision to enter the transfer portal could reshape college football. Patterson was a highly regarded recruit out of Chicago who chose Virginia Tech over schools like Iowa, North Carolina and Penn State. Entz was asked what he likes about Patterson's game through this point of the season. "I was pretty much the biggest player on the field in every game, so it made sense to have me run," Patterson said. VERMILLION, S.D. Thats not to say Braxton was a bad additionhe outplayed the other QBs last year, and will likely be the face of the program for the next two seasonsbut taking another QB on the transfer market, the same age as Hooker and only one year older than Patterson was poor roster management. Follow Hot Mic on Twitter: @HotMicWDAY. An organization or individual has paid for the creation of this work but did not approve or review it. And so those who follow NDSU are arguing about who should start against Indiana State, Quincy or Cam? Patterson is the biggest What if? thoughhe possessed a rare combination of arm talent and physicality. While with the Hokies, Patterson amassed 692 total yards and seven touchdowns. Walz Attends Operating Engineers Union Convention in Florida, Woman hospitalized after being hit by vehicle in Dilworth; 1 in custody, N.D. The coaches never gave him the full vote of confidence as the starter, and after an inconsistent 2020 season, it was probably time for both sides to make a change.