Patrick Christie has good skills and physical attributes and continues to work hard in his bid to earn playing time in the Nittany Lions[apos] offensive line rotation. Christie is among 20 returnees from Central Pennsylvania.
2011 Sophomore Season
Christie[apos]s hard work and improvement did not result in any playing time on an offensive line that featured four senior starters.
2010 Freshman Season
Redshirt season.
High School
Christie was a three-year letterman and starter at Boiling Springs High School under Coach Matt Heiser. A team captain, he earned all-conference, Carlisle Sentinel All-Star team and honorable-mention all-state recognition. He also was a two-year letterman and captain on the track and field team and played basketball.
Personal
Full name is Patrick Ryan Christie. He is the son of Rick Christie and Jean Smith. He has a brother, Ian, and a sister, Jillian. He enjoys reading, writing, drawing, video games, hunting, fishing and beach volleyball. Christie is majoring in crime, law and justice. Born June 8, 1992 in Harrisburg, Pa.