January 31st, 2010 07:00 AM
Dear Patrick Patterson 1-31-2010
A letter to Kentucky Wildcats junior Patrick Patterson
By Scott
NationofBlue.com
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January 31, 2010
Dear Patrick Patterson,
Where has this outside game come from all of the sudden?!?! It's pretty exciting when you step out behind the 3-point line these days. Will he shoot it or is he just opening up the floor for the other big men? It's great anticipation for us fans as we know it's going to lead to something great. An open inside court for Cousins or Orton or you nailing the three. Three of four against Vanderbilt...that's incredible for 6'-9" forward who hit 0% from downtown during his first two years.
Enough about the 3-pointers, I wanted to write you this letter today to let you know that you are and always have been very much appreciated by this Nation of Blue. I can only imagine the pressure that you feel being the most experienced starter for the Wildcats. The expectation of the fans, the coaching staff and even the haters is so high the weight you carry must be tremendous. Those expectations probably seem impossible at times, especially when people pass judgement like "your not playing your hardest" and "Patterson isn't giving the team what they need from him" and on and on and on. Heavy criticism is posted all over the internet and even on your own Facebook page. Unbelievable is all I can say.
From this fans perspective, just overlook it Patrick. Listen to what your fans are saying but don't take it personal and definitely don't take any of it negatively. Even when fans cross the line, which they do, it's out of passion and never out of hate. It's amazing that people can feel so much anger at times towards people they don't even know just because a game was lost or because someone isn't scoring 20 points a game. At the end of the day they are fans and will always hold you with the highest regards and respect.
What you bring to the court is very unique and very appreciated. Outside of the domination you are capable of in the paint and even the new outside game you have shown, your bring maturity and full composure each and every game. When things are going great you get excited but remain composed. When things are going foul you get frustrated but remain composed. When your fellow players need leadership you provide it while remaining composed. That leadership and maturity will take you further than 100 double-double's. That is what we all enjoy about your game more than anything.
21 games into the 2009-2010 season you are scoring 15.5 points per game, 8 rebounds per game and shooting 37% from 3-point range. Those stats along with your always professional demeanor make you the role model for the Kentucky Wildcats and the perfect example for other coaches to model their players after. It has been a pure pleasure to watch you the last two seasons, this seasons and we hope that we will get to watch you in a Wildcat uniform next season.
Kind Regards from a Patrick Patterson fan,
Scott Z. and...
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