After 37 seasons Don Patterson To Retire From Football
Patterson spent 20 years on the Iowa staff with legendary coach Hayden Fry and was there while Bob Diaco was a player. Then was the head coach at Western Illinois from 1999-2009 and had a 62-45 career record in 11 seasons. He is a 1973 Army graduate and served on the cadet honor committee and was named to the highest-ranking cadet staff while at the Academy.
“It has been my privilege to represent the University of Connecticut these past two years, and I leave Storrs with the satisfaction of knowing that UConn football is now in a much better place than when we first arrived. The players and coaches at UConn will always have a special place in our hearts, and we will remain loyal Husky fans for the rest of our days.”
Patterson spent 20 years on the Iowa staff with legendary coach Hayden Fry and was there while Bob Diaco was a player. Then was the head coach at Western Illinois from 1999-2009 and had a 62-45 career record in 11 seasons. He is a 1973 Army graduate and served on the cadet honor committee and was named to the highest-ranking cadet staff while at the Academy.
“It has been my privilege to represent the University of Connecticut these past two years, and I leave Storrs with the satisfaction of knowing that UConn football is now in a much better place than when we first arrived. The players and coaches at UConn will always have a special place in our hearts, and we will remain loyal Husky fans for the rest of our days.”
