𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐖𝐕𝐔 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄’𝐬 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬, 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝. 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞’𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧. 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞-𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞’𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰—𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧.

Morgantown, WV — In a stunning announcement that has sent ripples across the sports world, former West Virginia University quarterback Pat White has been named to TIME Magazine’s prestigious list of the 100 Most Influential People in Sports. For Mountaineer fans and the broader college football community, the recognition feels both groundbreaking and long overdue.

A College Football Icon

Pat White carved his name into history during his time at WVU, where his unmatched athleticism and leadership redefined what a dual-threat quarterback could be. Known for his ability to make game-changing plays with both his arm and his legs, White was the driving force behind some of the program’s most memorable victories. His thrilling performances in bowl games and regular-season showdowns made him a household name and cemented his place as one of the greatest quarterbacks in college football history.

Beyond the Gridiron

While White’s college career built his legend, TIME emphasizes that his influence extends far beyond football. The magazine highlights his role as a mentor, community leader, and inspiration to young athletes striving to balance sports, academics, and personal growth. His commitment to giving back—through coaching, motivational speaking, and grassroots sports development—has amplified his reach well beyond Morgantown.

Praise and Recognition

In its profile, TIME praised White as a “transformative figure who broke barriers and inspired generations.” Fans and analysts alike echo that sentiment, noting how White’s success paved the way for modern dual-threat quarterbacks seen in today’s college and professional ranks. For WVU supporters, the announcement feels like validation of what they have long believed—that White’s impact on the game and culture of football transcends statistics.

A Legacy Still Growing

Though years have passed since he last wore the gold and blue, White’s legacy shows no signs of fading. Instead, it continues to evolve. His story is now about more than spectacular plays on the field—it’s about leadership, resilience, and influence on a global stage. For Mountaineer Nation, this recognition is not just about honoring a former player, but about celebrating a symbol of excellence who represents what it means to be a true sports icon.