 After losing center Ben Habern prior to the start of the season, helped Gabe Ikard earn All-Big 12 First Team honors for a second straight year. OU finished the year ranked fifth in the nation in passing offense (336.5 ypg) and 12th in total offense (497.9 ypg).
The 2011 offensive line gave up just nine sacks as Ikard moved from left guard to center for seven games due to injuries and earned All-Big 12 honors in the process. OU ranked No. 4 nationally in total offense and passing.
In 2010, just one season removed from playing tight end, T Eric Mensik earned first-team All-Big 12 honors. The Sooners ranked No. 4 in passing, No. 13 in total and No. 17 in scoring offense nationally.
Had one returning starter in 2009, Trent Williams, who earned All-America honors. Despite 10 different starters and eight different starting combinations, line ranked No. 24 nationally in sacks allowed with 1.25 per game.
The 2008 line anchored an offense that produced 7,670 yards, 99 TDs, two 1,000-yard rushers and one 1,000-yard receiver. It also protected Sam Bradford, the Heisman winner, giving up only 13 sacks. Three lineman were named All-Big 12 first team including Outland finalist Duke Robinson and All-American Phil Loadholt.
His 2007 line gave up just 14 sacks to rank No. 5 nationally. With an average of 1.0 sacks per game, the line broke the school record of 1.21 per game set in 2006. Five linemen received Big 12 honors. Seven of the eight players on the two-deep chart were underclassmen.
His first OU line included just one senior, yet helped OU to 177.4 rushing yards/game, while surrendering a Big 12-low 1.21 sacks/game (No. 11 nationally). Three different running backs had 100-yard games.
The 2005 Northwestern team went to the Sun Bowl. The offense was No. 4 nationally in total yards (500.3), No. 7 in passing (306.8), No. 16 in turnover margin (+.75), No. 26 in rushing (193.4) and No. 28 in scoring (33.9).
The 2005 team featured QB Brett Basanez, who ranked No. 3 in the nation in total offense, while freshman running back Tyrell Sutton ranked No. 8 in rushing yards per game and No. 16 in points per game. WR Shaun Herbert was No. 20 in receptions per game.
The 2005 team gave up 11 sacks in 512 passing attempts, despite returning only one starter.
Northwestern had at least one 1,200-yard rusher and one of the nation's top 30 rushers each year from 2002-2005.
In 2000, Northwestern played Nebraska at the Alamo Bowl. That Wildcats ranked No. 3 in NCAA total offense.
Every Northwestern senior OL he coached made it NFL.
Helped Miami (Ohio) team to 10-1 mark in 1998.
Coached with Kevin Wilson at Miami and Northwestern. |
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| Coach Patton |
| Hometown |
Lafayette, Ohio |
| High School |
Allen East, 1989 |
| College |
Miami (Ohio), 1993 (B.S.)
Miami (Ohio), 1995 (M.S.) |
| Family |
wife, Nichole
daughters, Katie, Madie and Abbie
son, Brayden |
| Coaching History |
2006-present - Oklahoma
Offensive Line |
2001-2005 - Northwestern
Offensive Line |
1999-2000 - Northwestern
Tight Ends, H-Backs |
1998 - Miami (Ohio)
Tight Ends, H-Backs |
1996-1997 - Rhode Island
Offensive Line |
1995 - Rhode Island
Tight Ends |
1993-1994 - Miami (Ohio)
Graduate Assistant |
| Bowls Coached (10) |
| 2013 Cotton |
Oklahoma |
| 2011 Insight |
Oklahoma |
| 2011 Fiesta |
Oklahoma |
| 2009 Sun |
Oklahoma |
| 2009 BCS Championship |
Oklahoma |
| 2008 Fiesta |
Oklahoma |
| 2007 Fiesta |
Oklahoma |
| 2005 Sun |
Northwestern |
| 2003 Motor City |
Northwestern |
| 2000 Alamo |
Northwestern |
PROMINENT PUPILS
Gabe Ikard (Oklahoma), All-Big 12
Trent Williams (Oklahoma), Redskins, All-American
Phil Loadholt (Oklahoma), Vikings, All-American
Duke Robinson (Oklahoma), Panthers, Consensus All-American, Outland Finalist
Jon Cooper (Oklahoma), Vikings, Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year
Zach Strief (Northwestern), Saints, 2005 First team All-American
Ikechuku Ndukwe (Northwestern), Chiefs
Trai Essex (Northwestern), Steelers
Matt Ulrich (Northwestern), Colts
Austin King (Northwestern), Buccaneers
Jeff Roehl (Northwestern), Giants
Lance Clelland (Northwestern), Ravens
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A PLAYER
A four-year letterman at Miami (Ohio). Had 45 career catches for 504 yards and one TD, including 16 catches for 166 yards as a senior. Named a captain his senior year and earned first team All-Mid American Conference honors.
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