Patrick perseveres
‘Only the strong survive'
Talented tailback, just like the Sooners, finds a way despite plenty of difficult times
NORMAN — The tattoo on Allen Patrick 's right forearm is neither his first nor his newest.
Of his 15 tattoos, though, none is more telling. It shows a crucified Jesus Christ hanging on a cross, and it reads, "Only the strong survive."
For the Oklahoma tailback, it merges his faith and his mentality.
Patrick sees it this way: God gave him talent, not a promise life would be easy.
"Just coming up...
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