Sophomore WR Pat Patterson dismissed for rule violation

Ole Miss wide receiver Pat Patterson was dismissed from the team Wednesday for “violation of team rules,” as announced Wednesday by coach Houston Nutt.

The team would not elaborate on which rules Patterson violated, but this is not the first time he has been disciplined since he signed with Ole Miss in February 2009.

Patterson, considered one of the nation’s top wide receivers out of Noxubee County High school, was suspended twice in his one-year career.

He was barred from participating in Spring practice drills and missed the UAB game last season.

Both instances were for undisclosed rule violations.

The Macon product played in 12 games - starting one - and had 12 receptions for 180 yards and a touchdown. Against Southeastern Louisiana, Patterson caught four passes for 79 yards and his lone score.

With the departure of 1,000-yard receiver Shay Hodge and the dismissal of Patterson, the Rebels will return four receivers with receptions on the college level. Lionel Breaux (25 receptions), Markeith Summers (22), Jesse Grandy (4) and Melvyn Harris (1) have combined to total 843 receiving yards and five touchdowns in their careers.

Patterson’s former Noxubee County teammate Vincent Sanders signed with the Rebels in February 2010.