X's and O's: The Paxton Patrick Letters [BBCF]

**jdx66** · 09-23-2012, 04:33 PM

Re: X's and O's: The Paxton Patrick Letters [BBCF]

Originally posted by Purplepower_NC

Man, I am feeling your pain. Every day...I check out your team, and hope to see a win. Just keep playing my man...things will get better. I went thur the same thing my first season and only got 3 wins with UNC.

This is really why the game is good. You just can't a team like on NCAA13 and win the NC in 2 years. I'am into my 4th and looks like will have a setback this year as I can't seem to stop anyone on defense.

Don't give up......looking forward to seeing that 1st win.

It's a little frustrating to lose all the time, but I'm not discouraged at all. I really enjoy the depth of this game. I just hope MTST doesn't give me the boot this offseason after going 0-12. Also, these losses are KILLING my recruiting efforts. I'm pretty much down to 1 and 2 star prospects now.

**jdx66** · 09-23-2012, 04:46 PM

Re: X's and O's: The Paxton Patrick Letters [BBCF]

To: JPatrick_1953 [AT] aol.com
From: PPatrick [AT] MTST.edu
Subject: Two more chances

Hey Dad,

Well, we've got two more chance to break into the win column. Louisiana Tech is coming into town this week, but we're a 6 point underdog at home. Tech is 3-6 on the year, but that doesn't mean much to me. We've got treat this game like it's the first of the season.

In recruiting news, we've got another cornerback coming on an official visit. Hector Lee is coming in from California as the 179th ranked corner in the nation, but we think he's a bit underrated. He's got 35 tackles on the season and 1 interception. He's shown big interest in becoming a Bobcat, though, so that's good news.

Got to head down to the field. I'll email you after our win on Saturday!

- Pax

PS: How's mom holding up? I know she worries about me out here. Tell her I'm being fed well.

**jdx66** · 09-23-2012, 05:37 PM

Re: X's and O's: The Paxton Patrick Letters [BBCF]

To: JPatrick_1953 [AT] aol.com
From: PPatrick [AT] MTST.edu
Subject: Heart breaker

Dad,

Wow. What a game. It's just a shame we couldn't pull out the win.

We were up 20-16 with 2:40 left in the game, and Louisiana Tech marched down the field and scored a touchdown with 45 seconds left. They went up 23-20.

Our wideout, Baughman, returned the kickoff 35 yard to give us great field position. Then, Sweeney completed two passes, 17 yards to Baughman and 12 yard to Tilton, to put us in field goal range. I called a timeout with 22 seconds and our kicker hit a 35 yard FG to tie!

We held Tech to a field goal in OT, but Doug Ford lost a fumble on the our first offensive play in overtime. So disappointing.

I feel so bad for the guys. They were really into this game. We just can't catch a break.

We've got a BYE this week, then rival Montana at home to end the season. Montana is 7-2 on the season. This could be the icing on the cake that leads to my termination.

- Pax

PS: Attached the box score below.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Montana State Bobcats
	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	OT	SCORE
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (4-6)	3	3	3	14	3	26
Montana State Bobcats (0-11)	0	6	0	17	0	23

Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORING		LT	MTST
3:56	(LT) Kevin Morgan 36 yard FG	3	0
SECOND QUARTER SCORING		LT	MTST
10:00	(MTST) Kenneth Olsen 5 yard TD reception from Roger Sweeney (Failed XP)	3	6
2:09	(LT) Kevin Morgan 30 yard FG	6	6
THIRD QUARTER SCORING		LT	MTST
8:42	(LT) Kevin Morgan 31 yard FG	9	6
FOURTH QUARTER SCORING		LT	MTST
10:35	(LT) Duane Tang 9 yard TD reception from Alan Glass (Morgan XP)	16	6
9:38	(MTST) Jeffrey Hamilton 4 yard TD reception from Roger Sweeney (Green XP)	16	13
6:50	(MTST) Douglas Ford 1 yard TD run (Greene XP)	16	20
0:45	(LT) Mark Robinson 2 yard TD reception from Alan Glass (Morgan XP)	23	20
0:08	(MTST) Eddie Greene 35 yard FG	23	23
OVERTIME SCORING		LT	MTST
---	(LT) Kevin Morgan 41 yard FG	26	23

Top Performers - LATC
PASSING	C/A	YDS	TD	INT
QB A. Glass	25/46	253	2	1
RUSHING	ATT	YDS	AVG	TD
RB M. Robinson	19	92	4.84	0
RECEIVING	REC	YDS	AVG	TD
WR T. Johnson	6	70	11.67	0
WR D. Tang	5	55	11.00	1
RB M. Robinson	1	1	1.00	1
DEFENSE	TACK	SACK	INT	TD
ILB O. Kearns	6	0	0	0

Top Performers - MTST
PASSING	C/A	YDS	TD	INT
QB R. Sweeney	15/28	153	2	1
RUSHING	ATT	YDS	AVG	TD
QB R. Sweeney	8	62	7.75	0
RB D. Ford	22	62	2.82	1
RECEIVING	REC	YDS	AVG	TD
WR P. Baughman	6	79	13.17	0
FB K. Olsen	2	13	6.50	1
TE J. Hamilton	1	4	4.00	1
DEFENSE	TACK	SACK	INT	TD
OLB J. Moody	7	0	0	0
SS G. Berry	1	0	1	0

**jdx66** · 09-23-2012, 08:05 PM

Re: X's and O's: The Paxton Patrick Letters [BBCF]

To: JPatrick_1953 [AT] aol.com
From: PPatrick [AT] MTST.edu
Subject: This is it...

Hey Dad,

Sorry I didn't email you last week. I've had a lot of stuff to do in the time leading up to our Montana game. We're a 10 point underdog at home, and my guys look like they know it.

We've got another cornerback coming to campus for the game, but I've not paid much attention to it. This game is too important.

- Pax

**jdx66** · 09-23-2012, 08:41 PM

Re: X's and O's: The Paxton Patrick Letters [BBCF]

To: JPatrick_1953 [AT] aol.com
From: PPatrick [AT] MTST.edu
Subject:

Too bsy! Celebrtin! Boxscre:

Montana Grizzlies at Montana State Bobcats
	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Montana Grizzlies (8-3)	0	3	7	7	17
Montana State Bobcats (1-11)	17	3	0	0	20

Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORING		MONT	MTST
9:25	(MTST) Michael Wright 4 yard TD reception from Roger Sweeney (Greene XP)	0	7
3:31	(MTST) Roger Sweeney 16 yard TD run (Greene XP)	0	14
1:17	(MTST) Eddie Greene 33 yard FG	0	17
SECOND QUARTER SCORING		MONT	MTST
10:03	(MTST) Eddie Greene 44 yard FG	0	20
6:23	(MONT) Joshua Lewis 39 yard FG	3	20
THIRD QUARTER SCORING		MONT	MTST
6:24	(MONT) Jeffrey Rose 3 yard TD run (Lewis XP)	10	20
FOURTH QUARTER SCORING		MONT	MTST
9:50	(MONT) Larry Baker 12 yard TD reception from John Larsen (Lewis XP)	17	20

Top Performers - MONT
PASSING	C/A	YDS	TD	INT
QB J. Larsen	17/34	221	1	1
RUSHING	ATT	YDS	AVG	TD
RB J. Rose	29	90	3.10	1
RECEIVING	REC	YDS	AVG	TD
WR D. Taylor	6	106	17.67	0
WR L. Baker	4	31	7.75	1
DEFENSE	TACK	SACK	INT	TD
OLB K. Taylor	9	0	0	0
SS R. Tipton	9	1	0	0

Top Performers - MTST
PASSING	C/A	YDS	TD	INT
QB R. Sweeney	19/31	170	1	0
RUSHING	ATT	YDS	AVG	TD
RB D. Ford	19	46	2.42	0
QB R. Sweeney	7	34	4.86	1
RECEIVING	REC	YDS	AVG	TD
WR J. Tilton	4	45	11.25	0
WR M. Wright	4	37	9.25	1
DEFENSE	TACK	SACK	INT	TD
OLB I. Williams	8	0	0	0
SS G. Berry	4	0	1	0

**jdx66** · 09-23-2012, 09:58 PM

Re: X's and O's: The Paxton Patrick Letters [BBCF]

To: JPatrick_1953 [AT] aol.com
From: PPatrick [AT] MTST.edu
Subject: Hungover

Hey Dad,

Wow, what a night. The game was incredible, breakdown inducing, and worth everything we went through as a team this season.

The coaches and I went out partying after the game. Ran into more than a few players too. Didn't matter, WE BEAT MONTANA! God, I think I might still be drunk.

Look, I know 1-11 is nothing to go crazy about, but that win probably saved my job. You see they announced the tournament bracket this morning? Here's how it's breaking down:

#1 USC vs. #16 San Jose State
#2 Georgia vs. #15 Fresno State
#3 Oklahoma vs. #14 Central Michigan
#4 Penn State vs. #13 Tulane
#5 South Florida vs. #12 South Alabama
#6 Oklahoma State vs. #11 Georgia Tech
#7 Florida vs. #10 LSU
#8 Ohio State vs. #9 Kentucky

I'm prepping for recruiting in the offseason, so I'm sure I'll be checking in with news. I'll talk to you soon, pops.

- Pax

PS: Leave out that drunk stuff when you tell mom about this email.

**jdx66** · 09-24-2012, 11:28 PM

Re: X's and O's: The Paxton Patrick Letters [BBCF]

2012-13 Season Review

2012-13 National Championship
	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
#8 Ohio State Buckeyes (12-3)	0	13	0	10	23
#3 Oklahoma Sooners (14-1)	6	13	0	25	44

Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORING		OSU	OKLA
10:39	(OKLA) Jermaine Kelly 51 yard FG	0	3
3:24	(OKLA) Jermaine Kelly 36 yard FG	0	6
SECOND QUARTER SCORING		OSU	OKLA
11:13	(OSU) David Smith 43 yard FG	3	6
10:01	(OKLA) Jermaine Kelly 42 yard FG	3	9
5:06	(OKLA) Jermaine Kelly 21 yard FG	3	12
1:12	(OSU) Michael Patton 25 yard TD reception from Randy Watson (Smith XP)	10	12
0:24	(OKLA) Mike Clifton 84 yard TD reception from Carlos Morris (Kelly XP)	10	19
0:00	(OSU) David Smith 49 yard FG	13	19
FOURTH QUARTER SCORING		OSU	OKLA
11:28	(OKLA) Jonathon Owens 48 yard TD reception from Carlos Morris (2 pt conversion)	13	27
9:58	(OKLA) Bill Barker 1 yard TD reception from Carlos Morris (Kelly XP)	13	34
7:20	(OSU) David Smith 27 yard FG	16	34
3:01	(OKLA) Mike Clifton 1 yard TD reception from Carlos Morris (Kelly XP)	16	41
0:30	(OKLA) Jermaine Kelly 26 yard FG	16	44
0:00	(OSU) Walter McCray 1 yard TD reception from Randy Watson (Smith XP)	23	44

Ohio State Buckeyes
PASSING	C/A	YDS	TD	INT
QB R. Watson	15/26	232	2	0
RUSHING	ATT	YDS	AVG	TD
RB S. Quiroz	24	82	3.42	0
RECEIVING	REC	YDS	AVG	TD
TE R. Wiggins	6	121	20.17	0
WR W. McCray	5	72	14.40	1

Oklahoma Sooners
PASSING	C/A	YDS	TD	INT
QB C. Morris	22/32	300	4	0
RUSHING	ATT	YDS	AVG	TD
RB T. Valle	23	127	5.52	0
RECEIVING	REC	YDS	AVG	TD
WR M. Clifton	6	108	18.00	2
WR J. Owens	8	107	13.38	1

Final Ranking - AP Top 25
RK	LW	TEAM (VOTES)	W	L	POINTS
1	3	Oklahoma	14	1	1607
2	11	Michigan	10	3	1544
3	5	South Florida	13	2	1490
4	2	Georgia	12	2	1420
5	1	USC	13	1	1355
6	12	Texas	9	3	1279
7	4	Penn State	12	2	1202
8	7	Florida	11	3	1131
9	14	California	10	3	1042
10	6	Oklahoma State	10	3	983
11	8	Ohio State	12	3	899
12	17	Oregon	9	3	837
13	9	Kentucky	9	3	791
14	13	Arizona	9	3	730
15	10	LSU	9	4	671
16	22	Wake Forest	9	3	624
17	16	Boise State	9	3	552
18	18	Alabama	8	4	488
19	24	Missouri	8	4	413
20	19	Iowa	8	4	364
21	20	West Virginia	8	4	289
22	15	Cincinnati	9	4	231
23	NR	Florida State	8	4	179
24	NR	Pittsburg	8	4	106
25	NR	Nebraska	7	5	81

WAC Conference Standings (2012-13)
TEAM	REC	PCT	CONF
San Jose State	6-6	.500	6-1
UT-San Antonio	5-6	.454	5-2
Louisiana Tech	4-7	.363	4-3
Montana	8-4	.667	4-3
New Mexico State	3-8	.272	3-4
Texas State	6-7	.461	3-4
Idaho	2-9	.181	2-5
Montana State	1-11	.083	1-6

**jdx66** · 09-26-2012, 05:31 PM

Re: X's and O's: The Paxton Patrick Letters [BBCF]

To: JPatrick_1953 [AT] aol.com
From: PPatrick [AT] MTST.edu
Subject: Another disappointment

Hey Dad,

Been a while. I've been busy on the recruiting trail, but no surprise, it hasn't gone well. Here's a breakdown of who we have coming in on scholarship:

Montana State Bobcats Recruiting - 2013
NAME	POS	CLASS	HOMETOWN	CALIBER
Everett Jordan	CB	HS	Miami, FL
David Edward	OLB	HS	Astoria, OR
Christopher Pollack	QB	HS	Glendale, AZ
Fredrick Moye	TE	HS	Princeton, NJ
Nick Velazquez	RB	HS	Raceland, LA
Samuel Mann	C	HS	Edinburgh, IN
Daniel Jackson	C	HS	Poteau, OK
Mike Bogan	OT	HS	Jacksonville, FL
Amos Osborne	DE	HS	Harrah, OK
Quentin Gray	OLB	HS	Minneapolis, MN
Winston Marshall	FS	HS	Tomahawk, WI

It's one of the worst recruiting classes in FBS football this year. What do you expect from a team that went 1-11 last year?

To training camp!

- Pax

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