This season, Jonathan Patke will have a lot to prove as Miami’s outside linebacker assistant coach. In February, Patke was recently hired to the U’s full-time coach staff and 2018 will be his first season in the position. What makes things more interesting is the current talent that he will be coaching. But let’s get into Patke’s story before his latest job.
Long before he stepped on Miami’s campus, Patke was the product of the defensive scheme, specifically with linebackers. He was a three-year starter as an LB at Stephen F Austin State University from 2004-2008 though his college career was plagued with injuries.