Meet BU’s Amusing Logan Patron
Bluefield University student-athlete Logan Patron is a character on and off the field. A 20-year-old junior from Newport News, VA, Patron is majoring in sports management with aspirations of becoming a coach or personal trainer. He’s also a defensive end for the Rams football team.
Patron said that football has always had the number one spot in his list of favorite interests, and that doesn’t look like it will be changing anytime soon, but off the field his interests include sports, food and anime, a style of Japanese film and television animation. His favorite anime, he said, is a piece that features a unique cast of characters and pirate aesthetic. He also has a love for video games and said his favorite video game is Grand Theft Auto and 2K. He said he plays Grand Theft Auto more than 2K because, “they need me to hold it down.”
One thing many people may not know about Patron is that he likes art. He said he doesn’t have a specific style of art he likes because he is intrigued by all types of art, but if he had to choose a favorite, he would say modern and traditional pop Japanese art.
On the field for the Rams football team, he is much the same character. Assistant coach Rod Howard said that Patron is a “passionate” player who goes above and beyond with his play, getting involved in any and every way possible on the defense.
“Patron is a presence on the field,” Coach Howard said. “He is a very bright kid with tremendous intellectual ability. He’s always giving 100 percent and will make sure that he accomplishes his job as assigned.”
The humorous side of Patron’s character shows on the field, as well, when he occasionally dives and flops in an amusing manner. Just ask teammate Kasean Ridgel who has witnessed those antics and appreciates Patron’s unique persona and the type of player and person he is. Ridgel said Patron not only flops around the field in a comical way, but he also takes part in witty banter and sarcastic remarks during the games.
“Logan has got to be one of the goofiest members on the D-line,” Ridgel said. “I’ve heard him having a conversation about One Piece (a Japanese animated series) while playing.”
Those who know Patron say he is truly a personality, and he’s a kind and humble person whose actions have the strong possibility of putting a smile on your face and brightening your day. He displays good characteristics in everything he does and will always strive to achieve whatever he sets his mind to.