Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Former Kansas University football player Elvis Patterson was arrested in Douglas County in the 1600 block of East 23rd Street early Sunday morning on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
Patterson, 52, of Lenexa, was booked into Douglas County Jail on charges of driving with a suspended license, driving while intoxicated, and refusing a breath test. He was released on $1,500 bond.
In 2011, Patterson was arrested on similar charges but prosecutors dismissed a DUI charge in June 2012. He pleaded guilty to two traffic infractions, refusing a preliminary breath test and speeding for going 12 mph over the limit on Kansas Highway 10.
Patterson, who currently resides in Lenexa, played for KU as a defensive back and defensive end from 1981 to 1983. He went on to play in the NFL and was on two Super Bowl champion teams, Super Bowl XXI with the New York Giants and Super Bowl XXVIII with the Dallas Cowboys.
Conner Frankamp says he made 400 of 410 shots on his best day June 17, 2013
KU camp game highlights: June 12 June 12, 2013
Perry Ellis talks about playing with Conner Frankamp and getting teased about losing his Wichita scoring title June 11, 2013
Jamari Traylor describes why he became emotional when complimented at camp by Bill Self June 11, 2013
KU coach Bill Self talks about signing of Andrew Wiggins May 14, 2013
Comments
Hurinfan 4 months, 3 weeks ago
That is pathetic and unacceptable.
champdave 4 months, 3 weeks ago
He was a little before my time. I know I'm missing the point, but I'm distracted by the background - he was a defensive back and also a defensive end? Not your typical combination.
trojanhawk 4 months, 3 weeks ago
It sounds strange, but even at 5'11 190 lbs he was used as a rush end by Gottfied. You couldn't get away with that these days.
riverdrifter 4 months, 3 weeks ago
He played 30 years ago. This is news, why?
Kman_blue 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Because it's freaking ELVIS!!
Raydude 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Exactly. He has no affiliation with ku for decades. We are all X-something.
armynut58 4 months, 3 weeks ago
I agree, not sure why this is news. Why don't we embarrass him a little more. Put up a picture. Maybe his address and phone number too. Heck, let's go all out and put a sign in his front yard.
tophawk87 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Probably better to read about him now, with these two drunk driving incidents, then read about him later, when he kills someone on the road, someone like you or a family member. Elvis, please get the help you need....
burnmu 4 months, 3 weeks ago
BringBackMark 4 months, 3 weeks ago
His nickname when he played here was Toast. Couldn't believe it when he made it big in the NFL, kinda like Chris Harris. Also can't believe it's been 30 years ago!
nuleafjhawk 4 months, 3 weeks ago
This comment was removed by the site staff for violation of the usage agreement.
79ictjhawk 4 months, 3 weeks ago
nuleaf got removed? Now I've seen everything!
keithii 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Why the article???
Boise_JHawk 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Way back when, Elvis was my guy to guard most of one evening in pickup basketball at Robinson gym. He had a great verticle leap, but I don't remember that he played alot of defense. Maybe he understood the talent level who he was guarding.
oneeye_wilbur 4 months, 3 weeks ago
12 miles over the limit? Wow, that would pretty much be everyone driving K-10 daily. why aren't those drivers stopped for speeding? MIght even catch some city workers or KU employees or better yet those alums that KU want to retire to Lawrence.
This isn't really news!
cajhawk84 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Elvis was a cornerback in the pros, but Mike Gottfried had a gimmick defense at KU. It was called a wide tackle 6, so it was a 6 man front. The guys playing on the end were usually safeties who could blitz, cover, or stop the run. Elvis was a safety, but played the end position on that defense.
Commenting has been disabled for this item.