West Virginia retires Pat White's No. 5 on Saturday
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Key Points:
- West Virginia University has retired only two quarterback numbers: No. 9 for Major Harris in 2021 and now No. 5 for Pat White, honoring his exceptional college football career.
- Pat White led the Mountaineers to four bowl victories, including wins over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl and Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl, finishing his college career with a 35-8 record and 103 total touchdowns.
- White was praised by NFL player Devin McCourty as "unstoppable," known for making plays even when opponents had solid defensive plans against him.
- Drafted 44th overall by the Miami Dolphins in 2009, White's professional career was limited due to injuries, including a concussion in 2010, and he later played in the UFL and CFL.
- Despite his college success, White played before college athletes could be compensated, making the retirement of his number a symbolic but insufficient recognition of his impact and value to West Virginia football.
