WIU Coach to take Leave of Abscence

[Bison_Kent]

I hope all goes well for Coach Patterson with his battle with cancer.

http://www.mvc-sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=39013&SPID=2899&DB_OEM_ID=7600&ATCLID=1512348

[BearsCountry]

Hope the best for Coach Patterson.

[catamount man]

Catamount nation definitely sends prayers and well wishes. Thank God former coach Kent Briggs beat head and neck cancer after a 2005 diagnosis but it was a struggle for him. Have no doubt Coach Patterson can win his battle as well. God bless him, his family, and the WIU family.

:) :) :) xthumbsupx

[Go...gate]

Ditto from all of us with the Red Raiders. Mentor of a highly respected opponent. Thoughts and prayers for his recovery.

[I-AA Fan]

I did not realize he was 57 years of age. He is right about his lifestyle, he looks 20-years younger. I have no doubt he will come through with "flying colors". Good luck coach.

[jmc_jackrabbit]

We played WIU for the first time last year. It didn't take long to figure out that Coach Patterson is a class act. I'm sure all the other Jackrabbits out there join me in wishing him a speedy recovery.