Defensive Coordinator Jonathan Patke directs the linebackers during spring practice. Patke helped lead the Incarnate Word defense into becoming one of the more aggressive defenses in the country by being in the ranked in the top with forced turnovers, sacks and tackles for loss
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Aggression key for Bobcat Defense under defensive coordinator Patke
When Head Coach G.J. Kinne filled out his coaching staff during the 2022 University of Incarnate Word football season, the current head coach of Texas State wanted to find a defensive coordinator that could complement his high powered offense.