"Going through something like that and not being home with my family," he said. "It was really tough on me, but my team and my coaches kept my hopes up and told me I'll be back better than ever."
Since Utah's 51-27 loss to Oregon, Utah's participation chart indicates Patrick has entered a game just once, briefly, against Utah State. He's suited up. He's traveled with the team. But Kyle Whittingham said Monday that they're leaving the decision to play in his hands.
A two-sport athlete at Grossmont College — Patrick's first love is basketball — he caught 16 passes for 177 yards in his first season as a Ute.