WVU's administration showed it's willingness and ability to make major trigger happy decisions following last year's Fiesta Bowl victory. It's disappointing that they couldn't make another one this year and honor #5 immediately following the season. After Pat White spent 4 years giving us his blood, sweat, tears, and heart and soul on the football field and handling himself with grace, dignity, class and humility off of it, it would have been fitting to show him how much we truly appreciate him by retiring his number immediately.
I'll remember many moments about Pat White's career. But the thing that will always stick with me about Pat White is the kind of teammate he is. He is extremely unselfish always deflecting the spotlight when it was shining on him and never seeking it when it was being shared w/ Slaton. And he is still a natural leader. He never let his frustrations show or become public or cast blame when things weren't going as well as they should. Pat White's greatness on the field is easy to identify. But it's the complete man that truly make him the greatest Mountaineer.
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The funny thing about this is that Pat would probably resist this as well, but that is precisely the reason that ole #5 should never be worn again! I simply don't know why a hesitation is necessary. Truth be told this is a good time to do it. Coley still being in school would mean that bit "Chief" and mom could be present for a nice ceremony as well. I just think that not honoring him quickly is an injustice. I also wish MSN would release a compilation of his greatest hits.
DaGeek
It'll happen. And frankly it is too soon. Imagine the welcome Pat will get when we give him an excuse to come back to recieve this honor. It'll be worth it for him and the fans. Big Chief will be around for a few years and Pat will have the funds to bring all of his family up. Then we can all look back with the nostalgia and reflection this guy deserves.
You make a good point about nostalgia and reflection but I still don't agree that it's too soon. Retire his number now and bring him back in a few years to unveil the statue of him and the street sign w/ his name on it.
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