Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh praises QB Shea Patterson in 42-7 win over Rutgers, Nov. 10, 2018. Nick Baumgardner, Freep
Shea Patterson came to the Michigan Wolverines knowing his days of throwing the ball nearly 40 times per game were over.
In terms of pure volume, Patterson was never going to touch the type of counting stats he produced during an injury-shortened season at Ole Miss. That's just not how Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh runs his offense.
But Patterson entered a situation craving to prove himself as a more efficient passer — the ultimate hallmark of a Harbaugh offense, in any form, and a requirement for players at the next level.