There have been rumors that Patrick Towles is not happy with his current situation at Kentucky and he possibly wants to transfer.
Kyle Tucker of the Courier Journal spoke to Towles’ father Terry and it does sound like Patrick is frustrated, but not to the point of leaving Kentucky.
“We are not looking into anything like that at this point at all,” Terry Towles told The Courier-Journal on Sunday morning. “Patrick dearly wants to contribute to the University of Kentucky and he wants to do it now, but as far as transferring, we’ve not made any decisions on that.”
Patrick Towles was a four-star recruit rated among the nation’s top 10 quarterback prospects in the Class of 2012. Wildcats coach Joker Phillips said repeatedly he planned to play Towles right away, but after the second game of the season announced that he planned to redshirt Towles.
“All Patrick has ever wanted is just an opportunity to compete, and I think there is some definite frustration over that,” said Terry Towles, who doesn’t believe his son got a legitimate chance to earn playing time. “He wants to contribute. He came to the University of Kentucky because he thought he could immediately help. And he’s frustrated. But he’s staying positive. I’ve talked to someone who sees practice and he’s going at it full-tilt and working hard.”
I am one that is glad Joker has not played Patrick Towles and hasn’t burned his redshirt on a lost season.
I would expect fans to be more upset if Towles played than not.
Patrick tweeted later, after Tucker’s article was published, that he wants to play at Kentucky.
I dont want to play for anyone but The University of Kentucky… #BBN
— Patrick Towles (@patty_ice14) September 23, 2012
