Before you decide on pattern, I would see what fabrics are available. I have made several Ole Miss quilts. They have 2 licensed fabrics, that's it. One is a hideous squares print that is almost impossible to cut straight. I went with red and blue fabrics mostly on that one. But I have also made a Florida quilt where there are about 6 different licensed prints. Much easier to work with. I would choose a simple pattern like D9P or pinwheels.