RIP Amat Legend: Jim Patricio, Head Football Coach at Bishop Amat from ’79 – ’84 Mentored by the great Tate Duff, Coach Patricio took over when Amat football was struggling — 5 straight years without a playoff. With his Wishbone Offense, stifling defense, and his signature Houndstooth hat 🧢, Jim turned it all around. 👉 5 straight playoff runs 👉 1983 CIF Championship appearance 👉 Sparked the resurgence of Amat Football as a powerhouse 💪 He also brought home a CIF Track & Field Championship, proving his impact went beyond the gridiron. Amat Greats he coached: 🏈 Rick Gomez – LB 🏈 Don Hiti – OL 🏈 Pernell Taylor – RB 🏈 Randy Tanner – Athlete 🏈 John Jackson – Athlete Once a Lancer, always a Lancer. 💙💛 #AmatFamily #LancerLegend