Jake Patek got a 2-year deal with the CFL!

HA Note: "Former UH safety Jake Patek is set to receive a two-year contract from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League. Patek, who completed his UH eligibility at the end of the 2008 Sugar Bowl, participated in last week's Pro Day in Carson, Calif. It was there where he met Richard Wade, an area scout for the Tiger-Cats. Patek then learned the Tiger-Cats were holding tryouts the past Saturday in Dallas. With the help of former UH coaches June Jones and Jeff Reinebold, Patek secured an invitation to the tryout."

About his performance at the Tiger-Cats tryouts, Patek said:
"I didn't run my 40, but I did position drills, did a little one-on-ones. I was a little rusty in one-on-ones, but they liked my footwork." (HA)

About being offered a contract today, Patek said:
"Today, (a Tiger-Cat official) called me and told me they would offer me a contract. I'm blown away. I'm ready to play some football." (HA)