Patterson Grabs ACC's Weekly Honor

11/20/2001 12:00:00 AM | Football

Nov. 20, 2001

NC State defensive back Julius Patterson was named ACC Defensive Back of the Week for his play against Maryland on Saturday. Patterson had eight tackles, six of those solos and a tackle for a loss of three yards. The junior from Morganton, NC recovered a fumble and had his first interception of the year at the goal line which he ran back 67 yards setting up NC State's first field goal.

Patterson has started in all 10 games for the Wolfpack this season. He leads the team in fumbles recovered (3) and is sixth on the team in tackles (57).