Time to get this done already. And as much as the general consensus is how much the base hates Patterson, there is something to be said for targeting and acquiring a commodity such as smart, who has spurned some of the best programs (historically) in the country. Sometimes the devil deserves his due.
Wonder if Marshall was ever really in play? He may have passed the word that he wasn't interested, or, Patterson may have locked onto Smart as his #1 from the start. Either way, this will be a big step for Patterson, either up, or down. Hope both of his major hires simultaneously kick ***.
Patterson just landed in Richmond and a local station is carrying it live. Live Stream 2 | WTVR.com They showed him get into a car, a Hyundai hatchback and drive off. It was a Santa Fe, according to sources.
Team meeting now starting at 10 pm. Seems to be a done deal and he is telling his team now, he is leaving.