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OXFORD, Miss. -- Mississippis Shea Patterson was nervous in the moments before Gary Wunderlich lined up for a game-winning field goal attempt against Texas A&M, so the quarterback said a few encouraging words to his kicker.Wunderlich then nailed the 39-yarder for a 29-28 win over the then-No. 10 Aggies.After the game, the kicker had a good-natured message for Patterson: Dont do that again.He doesnt like people talking to him when he goes out there, Patterson said with a sheepish grin.Turns out even a precocious freshman like Patterson has a few things to learn on the field, even if his college debut was a stunning success in nearly every other facet . Patterson finished 25 of 42 passing for 338 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He also ran for 64 yards.The raw numbers were certainly impressive. The fact he led a come-from-behind win in front of more than 100,000 fans in a road environment against a nationally ranked team makes it even more astounding.I thought Shea handled himself well, Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze said. I really believed he would or I wouldnt have done what I did in pulling his redshirt.Freeze had originally planned to redshirt Patterson this season. The 6-foot-2, 200-pounder was one of the nations top quarterback recruits last year, but he was stuck behind senior Chad Kelly, who threw for more than 4,000 yards in 2015.But Kelly tore two knee ligaments in a Nov. 5 game against Georgia Southern, pushing Patterson into the spotlight one year earlier than expected.The Shreveport, Louisiana, native was a little shaky at first against Texas A&M, but improved as the game progressed. Ole Miss trailed 21-6 after three quarters, but Patterson led the Rebels on four scoring drives in the fourth quarter, including the game-winner that ended with Wunderlichs field goal.I never really felt pressure, Patterson said. Having that offensive line in front of me and having those receivers making plays for me made my job a lot easier.Freeze said Patterson still has plenty to learn as the Rebels (5-5, 2-4 Southeastern Conference) try to become bowl eligible for a fifth straight season. Ole Miss travels to play Vanderbilt (4-6, 1-5) on Saturday.The coach would like to expand the playbook some against the Commodores, especially since Vanderbilts strength is a defense that is giving up 22 points per game, which ranks sixth out of 14 teams in the SEC.Against Texas A&M, the playbook was limited.The second half we ran four plays, really, when you get down to it, Freeze said.Now Patterson is dealing with the playbook along with his newfound celebrity on campus.The Ole Miss fan base has been melancholy for most of the fall after early losses to Alabama and Florida State derailed any hope of a dream season. But Pattersons debut has given the program a much-needed lift.He said he had around 300 text messages after the game from well-wishers, but is confident he can keep his focus on the field in the seasons final weeks.We have a great group of seniors in (tight end) Evan Engram and (offensive lineman) Robert Conyers keeping me level-headed throughout the game, Patterson said. 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But through two games Washington is 0 for 8 on the power play and lacking the finish that has been the hallmark of their longstanding success with the man advantage.We just really didnt click these first two games but it takes a little bit of time, too, to get back in that mode, forward Marcus Johansson said. I think enoughs enough now. Weve got to step up a little bit and if we get that many chances weve got to score a couple goals.Its too early to worry about the power play, and coach Barry Trotz said he isnt concerned. Practice Monday brought plenty of special teams work but no changes to the units, a sign that the team believes more repetitions will fix the problems for the Capitals game Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche.Ovechkin said the power play has been more casual than it should be early on. The puck movement has been crisp, but the killer instinct to cash in on chances hasnt been there.Its hard to tell right now, but I think we have to put more pucks on the net, Kuznetsov said. All we have to do is do the right things and probably make more simple plays.The most effective play the Capitals have on the power play is getting the puck to the NHLs perennial leading goal scorer. Ovechkin led the league in power-play goals the past four seasons, and his one-timer from the faceoff circle is one of the most patented moves around and difficult to stop.Whether its Ovechkin from his spot or something else, one of the keys to the Capitals getting him and the power play going is drawing more penalties to get extra opportunities.ddddddddddddThey did that Saturday against the New York Islanders, which Johansson pointed out means theyre working hard 5-on-5.The next challenge is doing continuing that to 5-on-4 to generate offense.One thing when you go on the power play you cant stop working hard because youre one man more than the other team, Johansson said. You have to keep working, work just as hard to be able to use that momentum and advantage you have. We just have to work a little harder for each other, I think, maybe, and well get a couple bounces our way to get a little confidence back and then well get going.Kuznetsov said its not frustrating to score on the power play, and Carlson pointed to the amount of quality chances Saturday as a source of satisfaction. No ones panicking, but Trotz wants players to focus on the little things that make a big difference, especially against aggressive penalty-killing units.Its just bearing down, staying detailed in routes and being a foot here or a foot there, Trotz said. You have to be in your spot and you have to execute that play and you cant flip a puck and hope that it goes to the right guy. I think you have to be sharper.The Capitals are 1-0-1 despite the power-play outage, which is a good sign for down the road. But with so much talent on display, theyd like to see the puck go in the net every once in a while.Just stick with it, Trotz said. Theyre capable of getting three one night and well be back on track.---Follow Stephen Whyno on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/SWhyno . ' ' '