An Epochal Letter: Garrett Greene’s Emotional Farewell to West Virginia
Morgantown, West Virginia — In a heartfelt, epoch-making open letter that quickly went viral across sports media and social platforms, Garrett Greene, the former West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback and newly drafted Tampa Bay Buccaneer, bid an emotional farewell to the team, fans, and the entire WVU community. The letter, filled with gratitude, pride, and unshakable loyalty, marked a defining moment in the storied relationship between a rising football star and the college that shaped him.
Greene, selected in the 2025 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers in the 4th round, opened his letter by describing Morgantown not as a temporary stop but as “a home that raised me.” He paid tribute to the coaching staff for believing in his raw potential when others overlooked him, and for building not just an athlete, but a leader. “From the first snap I took at Milan Puskar Stadium,” he wrote, “I felt the weight of history and the echo of legends who came before me. That feeling never left.”
The letter then transitioned into a powerful homage to the Mountaineer fan base — widely regarded as one of the most passionate in college football. Greene recalled packed Saturdays under the lights, the roar of the crowd after a 50-yard touchdown run, and the deafening chants of “Let’s Go, Mountaineers!” that made even visiting teams tremble. “You didn’t just cheer,” he wrote. “You carried us. You made every second on that field feel like a moment in eternity.”
Greene also acknowledged the academic and cultural experience WVU offered him. He mentioned his professors, tutors, and mentors who helped him balance the grind of Division I football with the rigors of academic life. “You didn’t just foster my career,” he said. “You nurtured my spirit.”
The quarterback didn’t shy away from reflecting on setbacks either. He wrote candidly about injuries, tough losses, and moments of doubt. Yet through each struggle, he emphasized how the WVU community’s unwavering support gave him strength. “Even when I fumbled — literally and figuratively — you never let me fall alone,” he noted.
Turning his gaze toward the future, Greene expressed excitement about joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, calling it “a new chapter built on everything WVU gave me.” He promised to carry the Mountaineer mentality into the NFL — grit, heart, and relentless drive.
Greene closed the letter with a simple yet powerful line that echoed the emotions of thousands of fans: “No matter where this game takes me, I will always bleed blue and gold.”
The letter has been widely praised for its sincerity and eloquence, and ESPN analysts noted that it reveals not just the character of the athlete, but the depth of WVU’s football culture. For Mountaineer Nation, Garrett Greene’s message wasn’t just a goodbye — it was a bond sealed forever.
