"I didn't throw much at all in high school.". Bison Baseball Completes Sweep Vs. Leathernecks, Bison Softball Defeats UND in Home Opener, Thousands rummage through items for sale in West Fargo, Gov. "I think North Dakota State will be right for me with the way they run their offense. The junior was in one with two others before coming to Fargo and believes the way to put himself in the best position is to remain concentrated on his game only. Then there was Patterson, the hero in our 6 OT win over UNC, who showed how far he still had to go in a winnable game vs. Notre Dame the following week. Patterson is the biggest What if? thoughhe possessed a rare combination of arm talent and physicality. He impressed someone because the Chiefs picked him in the 4th round. Virginia Tech quarterback Quincy Patterson II runs upfield against North Carolina State in Blacksburg. The third-string quarterback, inserted into the game in the second half, led the Hokies to a 43-41 six-overtime victory over North Carolina before 65,632 rowdy-as-always partisans in Blacksburg. Patterson is a titillating prospect. Bison Baseball Completes Sweep Vs. Leathernecks, Bison Softball Defeats UND in Home Opener, Thousands rummage through items for sale in West Fargo, Gov. Two sources confirmed to WDAY Sports that the dual-threat quarterback entered the NCAA transfer portal Monday morning. coach entz said that both patterson and miller did a tremendous job of . The Hokies now have more room to add players from the transfer portal. Ultimately, you just want the kids to do well, so cheers to all three of them. At the teams media day on Thursday, Head Coach Matt Entz didnt commit to one quarterback for the season. "Very few quarterbacks in the country can say they're 7-0. Then he didn't see action for the Hokies' next six games. When Quincy Patterson committed to Virginia Tech, he promised to be the future of the program. Patterson stayed connected with Drayton, who he noted the Temple players raved about as being "real" because of his ability to forge genuine connections through sharing relatable stories from his own life. "Potentially the shoulder might've affected his performance," Entz said. And just seeing the pictures. The game-winning play with Watson was an audible Miller called once he saw Missouri State's coverage. 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. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. Highly recruited out of Solorio Academy in Chicago, he was offered by Penn State, North Carolina, Northwestern, Illinois, Mississippi State and others before choosing Virginia Tech in large part because of its excellent engineering program (he switched majors and is now pursuing a degree in business). 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. Remember the bomb to Christian Watson? Braxton Burmeister had just sat out 2019 after a denied transfer waiver, and likely wouldve pushed to start had he been eligible last yearbut his on-field track record was severely lacking. The Bison offense tailored a package for Patterson during the FCS playoffs where he would come in and run the football, which included runs of 32 and 34 yards, the latter being in the championship game win against Montana State. He's done a great job of being a student of the game. The Patterson play that will stand out to North Dakota State fans from that game came late in the fourth quarter with the Hokies trailing 31-24. That was one of those plays where they fell off of me with a little bit of help from West (Brandon Westburg) who was pushing someone off me. Video Play Button Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R . He was him. North Dakota State quarterback Quincy Patterson runs a keeper for long yardage against Montana State during the FCS Championship game. 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. He started the first seven games, throwing six touchdowns and rushing for another seven scores. In an ideal world, he was the perfect Justin Fuente quarterbackbig arm to zip passes on the RPO, with the speed and size to run the QB dive up the middle. In limited . That doesn't always happen. He began working for The Forum in the 1980s while he was a student studying journalism at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Patterson and Cam Miller were taking more of the first-team reps during camp. Hell be on campus Monday for the first time since his official visit as he moves into town. Given his size, Patterson can be an asset as a dual-threat quarterback in new offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorfs system. He began working for The Forum in the 1980s while he was a student studying journalism at Minnesota State University Moorhead. I was thinking about the idea of me leaving really since the end of the season," said Patterson. But hes got at least three options, not the least of whom is Quincy Patterson. Patterson says he's transferring to see if he can get better and thinks he'll be a good fit for the Bison's offensive style, which mixes QB runs with its power running and passing game. We're excited about him.". Virginia Tech QB Quincy Patterson enters transfer portal Check back to Inforum.com for more on this story. He was more decisive than Patterson and made some touch throws Patterson hasn't. Patterson graduated with a 4.5 grade-point average (on a scale of 4.0) and says he's crazy about math. In an ideal world, QP, Burmeister, and Hooker (should he win the starting job) all lead their teams to success this year. Who will be Temple's starting quarterback by the end of the year? Patterson, a quarterback from Chicago, played in three games as a sophomore at Virginia Tech this fall. He was replaced midway through NDSU's game against Missouri State by backup Cam Miller. was a duel threat weapon on offense, finishing with 28 carries for 87 yards and two touchdowns on the season. Last years quarterback depth chart was stacked. "Im not oblivious and I know after winning a national championship its kind of hard to bench whoever you won it with.". Someone else was doing the same but I cant remember who it was. Legislative Session Ends With Passage of Nearly $20 Billion Budget, Man arrested for arson after two Minneapolis mosque fires. He plans to get a graduate degree from Temple's Fox School of Business in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management. Patterson has used the one-time transfer rule when he moved from Virginia Tech to NDSU, so if he transfers to another Division I school, he would need a waiver to play or he would have to sit out the upcoming year. You have to stay true to yourself and know who you are, Patterson said. I mean, did you see what QP2 did against Northern Iowa checks calendar two weeks ago? He is enrolled in classes next semester and will arrive in Fargo in early January as a sophomore in football eligibility, thanks to the NCAA giving all athletes a free year because of COVID. I just never really got a chance to show it this season," he said. Friday, Bison Head Coach Mett Entz made it official. Whether the Bison start 5-0 with him starting or 0-5, the whole opportunity has been worth it and fun. Before spraining the AC joint in his right shoulder, Patterson was 7-0 as North Dakota State University starter during the 2021 season. The head coach was curt with media again, just as he was Saturday night after NDSU's victory. Updated by the minute, our Dallas Cowboys NFL Tracker: News and views and moves inside The Star and around the league . While with the Hokies, Patterson amassed 692 total yards and seven touchdowns. Life without Carson Wentz, Easton Stick and Trey Lance is different that way. 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. An unbeaten, potential championship team embroiled in a late-season quarterback controversy? Quincy Patterson will be NDSU's starting quarterback. Temple has set itself up for an intriguing preseason quarterback competition. Patterson will duke it out with returning starter D'Wan Mathis, who transferred from Georgia for the starting job in December 2020. Copyright 2021 KFYR. It made sense. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. I had six weeks of terrible practice and ultimately I shot myself in the foot. But thats easy for me to sayultimately, you just want as many good players as possible on your team, and transfers are a huge part of the landscape now. Mathis, Temples starter in 2021, is a lock to fend off Patterson and remain the starting quarterback by seasons end. BLACKSBURG Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente announced that backup quarterback Quincy . 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. "Quincy is big and physical and he was with a Power Five program for three years. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. NDSU chooses Patterson as starting QB - Minot Daily News Everybody talks about the run, but that pass is the one that gets me. He said he was unlucky with the injury and his decision to transfer was based on simple logic. Shoulder-to-shoulder hit from #6, looks like something going on with QPs shoulder going down. Pattersons arm strength and running abilities should provide Temple multiple options offensively with quarterback runs, quick passing concepts, lots of play action and run-pass options. I watched [film of Mathis] run in practice once and yes, that man is ridiculously fast.. Sometimes, things dont work out, but thats okay. College football transfer portal: Which teams added and lost the most value? "The touchdown pass in the second overtime. We see that you have javascript disabled. That's it. Quincy Patterson, QB - Transferring from Virginia Tech. Burmeister won that battle, by default reallyhe was just the last man standing. Looking back on it, as soon as Burmeister committed to VT, I knew someone was going to transfer. "He's got more . 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. Mathis started all seven games that he played in 2021 and, as evidenced by Draytons announcement on Thursday, Patterson hasnt done enough to remove Mathis from that post. An organization or individual has paid for the creation of this work but did not approve or review it. Patterson, a transfer out of Virginia Tech, wasnt eligible for the past spring season after playing three games in the fall for the Hokies. If Im running the ball 20 times a game and not playing quarterback versus me actually winning the job, so be it. Whoever Temples quarterback is, hell see split snaps under center and in shotgun. He threw for six touchdowns and rushed for seven. Patterson will duke it out with returning starter DWan Mathis, who transferred from Georgia for the starting job in December 2020. The Bison ran a tight end screen with Noah Gindorff that netted 8 yards, a play that's been missing from NDSU's arsenal. It's also not unexpected after what transpired last weekend in a nail-biter 27-20 victory over Missouri State at the Fargodome. Patterson and Cam Miller were taking more of the first-team reps during camp. NDSU defensive coordinator David Braun had a connection with Patterson's high school coach and that helped get the Bison's foot in the door, but Patterson said he was researching the Bison even before he entered the transfer portal. His most memorable moment at Virginia Tech came against North Carolina that season when he scored the game-winning two-point conversion to end the longest game in ACC history, a six-overtime win, 43-41, over North Carolina. Dom Izzo is the Sports Director at WDAY-TV. The Bison had 64 plays accounting for 363 yards. 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. He's in our facility all the time. Since he redshirted his true freshman season and in 2020, the NCAA granted athletes an extra year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mathis has four seasons of eligibility left. Transfer Portal: An early look at the 2021 quarterbacks . Patterson feels that at 21 years old, he has become adept at reading through feigned praise, having been through the recruitment process three times now. Pedigree: Another former Elite 11 prospect and four-star recruit, Quincy Patterson is a talented dual threat signal caller that was just stuck in a deep quarterback room for Virginia Tech. "Taking one reps all of fall camp got me to . Winning by 14 can be more and 30 . 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. The 6-foot-3, 242-pound quarterback went 7-0 as a starter in his lone season before suffering an injury to the AC joint in his throwing shoulder.