I'm only going to be here for a year. Come here because you want to, because you like the people around you and the coaching staff. Patton would not bite on a question about whether the younger Harrison alone could mean a Big 12 championship. Still, his mere presence could change plenty for the coach - from how he recruits to how he schedules opponents to how he negotiates TV games to how he woos fans into the often somnolent Coors Events Center. The 2000-01 schedule was short on star power, but now Patton is talking with Tennessee, Purdue and Utah about games this season.
Television wants to have quote-unquote marquee guys.
David Harrison's name goes up in bigger letters than that of any other players Patton has signed. The coach praised Harrison's athleticism and aggressiveness, which he credited to time on the football field. Although he needs to develop some post moves, Harrison could immediately become a shot-blocking last line of defense who could allow the CU defense to extend and press more. He likes to bang. He has no fear of being down on the block.