Pat White's Number Retired
West Virginia Set to Retire Pat White's Iconic No. 5 Jersey This Fall
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West Virginia announced that it will retire Pat White’s No. 5 jersey this fall in a home-game ceremony, with the exact date to be announced later. White, a Daphne, Alabama native and WVU quarterback from 2004 to 2008, is being honored for leading the Mountaineers to a 35–8 record as a starter and for his standout production that made him the program’s all-time rushing quarterback and a top Heisman voter. The university said the retirement reflects White’s “generational” impact, and the honor is expected to include his continued connection to the program as he serves on the coaching staff. Rich Rodriguez, White’s former coach, called him a dominant force and leader deserving of the recognition. One complication nearly delayed the ceremony because WVU’s criteria had required a consensus All-American, prompting athletic director Wren Baker to review and revise the standards to allow modern exceptions in cases like White’s.
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West Virginia said White was a “three-time first-team All-Big East” performer and named Big East Offensive Player of the Year in both 2006 and 2007.
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The university highlighted White’s statistical resume beyond his rushing: he finished with 6,049 passing yards and 56 passing touchdowns and 4,480 rushing yards and 47 rushing touchdowns (with his rushing total noted as No. 2 in NCAA Division I history among quarterbacks).
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White’s bowl performance and league records were emphasized: WVU credited him with leading the program to a 4–0 bowl record (2–0 in BCS games) and said he set Big East marks for touchdowns responsible for (103) and total offense (10,529 yards).
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Before coaching, White’s pro career was noted: he was a second-round pick by the NFL’s Miami Dolphins in 2009, then played briefly in the NFL and Canadian Football League before moving into coaching; WVU also said he is currently in his second season as an assistant quarterbacks coach (and assistant to Rich Rodriguez).
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