Central Washington University Athletics

Pat Patterson had one of the most impressive two-year careers in school history. He is the only running back in school history to eclipse 2,000 rushing yards in a season, and is second on the career rushing list with 3,266 yards and 39 touchdowns. In 1989, Patterson toted the ball 321 times for 2,063 yards and 27 touchdowns, both of which are school records, earning himself NAIA and Daktronics First-Team All-America honors. As a junior, Patterson rushed for 1,203 yards and was named to the NAIA All-America Team as a honorable mention selection.