A week into spring practice, Pat Allen was given the nod to start running with the first-team offensive line.
After two years of serving in a backup role, the Reisterstown, Maryland native was finally getting his chance. It was an opportunity Allen didn’t want to see slip him by.
“When I got up there, my only thought was to not mess up,” Allen said. “My only thought was know your assignment, play to best of your ability and just go.”
Allen never looked back after jumping up to his position of first-team left guard. He finished the spring as a starter and will more than likely enter preseason practice as the one to beat at his spot.