Morgantown, West Virginia — “WE ARE… RIDING IN STYLE!”
In an electrifying twist that stunned both fanbases and sent shockwaves across college football, Major Harris — the iconic former quarterback who led the West Virginia Mountaineers to national prominence in the late 1980s — has made a monumental donation to his alma mater. On a breezy summer morning, Harris unveiled two state-of-the-art luxury buses emblazoned with gold-and-blue chrome finishes and the soaring WVU logo, gifting them to the Mountaineers football program in what’s being hailed as one of the most heartfelt and unexpected acts of alumni support in recent memory.
Standing on the steps of Milan Puskar Stadium, Harris, now a charismatic and successful entrepreneur based in Pennsylvania, grinned as the crowd of boosters, students, and stunned players roared with applause. “This program gave me everything,” he said into the microphone, his voice steady with emotion. “When I look back at the kid from Pittsburgh who came here in ’86, I think about how this town, these coaches, and this community helped shape who I became — not just on the field, but in life.”
Though headlines jokingly dubbed him a “Penn State legend” earlier this year after a guest appearance at a charity event in State College, Harris made it clear today where his heart remains. “I bleed Old Gold and Blue,” he said with a wink. “Don’t let the rumors fool you.”
The buses — custom-built Prevost X3-45 luxury coaches — are worth an estimated $2.4 million combined. Outfitted with reclining leather seating, climate-controlled sleeping quarters, 4K entertainment systems, biometric security entry, and an onboard nutrition station, they’re nothing short of rolling palaces. Each bus also features a tribute mural inside: one celebrating the 1988 Fiesta Bowl team, and the other paying homage to West Virginia legends through the decades, including Pat White, Tavon Austin, Sam Huff, and of course, Harris himself.
WVU Head Coach Joe Hathaway was visibly moved. “This isn’t just about transportation. It’s about legacy. It’s about belief in our mission. Major Harris didn’t just drop off two buses — he gave this team a sense of pride and history to carry into every away game.”
Players swarmed the new rides, snapping selfies and running their hands along the gold-inlaid trim. Senior linebacker Rico Daniels said, “It feels like something an NFL team would use. I’ve never seen anything like it. This makes you want to represent WVU even harder.”
The announcement has already rippled across recruiting circles. Social media lit up with prospects commenting on the new buses, and insiders report that several high-profile recruits have already asked for a ride-along during official visits.
For Harris, though, it’s about more than headlines. “This is my thank-you note to West Virginia,” he said, his eyes sweeping the field that made him a star. “May these wheels take you where we once dreamed of going — and beyond.”
Indeed, riding in style has never meant so much.
