Tiger Kickoff: MU's Patton embraces backup role

The highly-touted Columbia native has embraced his role despite once being considered as the heir apparent to Brad Smith.
Friday, October 10, 2008 | 4:01 p.m. CDT; updated 4:16 p.m. CDT, Friday, October 10, 2008

COLUMBIA — It's a familiar scene at Faurot Field. The Tigers are playing the Nevada Wolf Pack, and Chase Daniel has a man open on Missouri's first drive of the second half. It's Jeremy Maclin, and it's a touchdown to put the Tigers ahead 45-17.

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