MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Mountaineer Legend Pat White Returns to West Virginia Football as Assistant Quarterbacks Coach and Assistant to the Head Coach
In a heartfelt homecoming that has electrified Mountaineer Nation, West Virginia University Head Football Coach Rich Rodriguez has officially announced that legendary quarterback Pat White will return to his alma mater as the Assistant Quarterbacks Coach and Assistant to the Head Coach.
This announcement marks a powerful reunion between two of the most iconic figures in WVU football history. White, who played under Rodriguez from 2005 to 2008, led the Mountaineers to a golden era of success, including four straight bowl victories, two BCS wins, and a historic Fiesta Bowl triumph over Oklahoma. Now, more than a decade later, he’s returning—not to take the field, but to shape the next generation of Mountaineer greatness.
“It’s really special to welcome Pat White back to Morgantown as a member of our football coaching staff,” said Rodriguez. “He has been involved in some of the biggest wins in program history, and he will be a great presence in our quarterback room and across the team. Pat understands what it means to wear the Flying WV. He brings experience, passion, and a deep connection to our culture.”
Pat White’s return has sparked joy and pride across the Mountaineer community. Known for his electrifying dual-threat ability, leadership, and unmatched composure under pressure, White left WVU as one of the most decorated quarterbacks in NCAA history. He was the first quarterback to win four consecutive bowl games and left college football with over 4,000 rushing yards—then a record for quarterbacks.
Now, he brings that same fire and football IQ to the coaching realm, working directly with the quarterbacks and serving as a trusted advisor to Coach Rodriguez. His role will focus on player development, film analysis, mentoring, and contributing to offensive game-planning—particularly in the fast-paced, spread-style offense he once thrived in.
For White, the opportunity is more than professional—it’s deeply personal.
> “West Virginia is home,” he said. “This program shaped me into the man I am today. I’ve always dreamed of coming back—not just to coach, but to give back. To be able to work beside Coach Rod again, and to help young quarterbacks learn what it means to be a Mountaineer, is truly a blessing.”
The announcement has sent a wave of excitement across social media, with hashtags like #PatWhiteReturns, #BackInGoldAndBlue, and #MountaineerForever trending throughout the day. Fans and alumni have expressed overwhelming support and optimism about what this reunion could mean for the program’s future.
WVU Athletic Director Wren Baker added, “This move is about more than football—it’s about legacy. Having one of the most respected figures in our program’s history rejoin the team is a statement of purpose and pride.”
With Rich Rodriguez at the helm and Pat White now on staff, the future of Mountaineer football is looking brighter than ever. Their reunion isn’t just a nod to the past—it’s a bold step forward.
Welcome home, Pat White. The cl
imb continues—together.
