🚨BREAKING: Garrett Greene Drops Emotional Open Letter to WVU Nation — “I’ll Always Bleed Gold and Blue”
By Hayden Clarke | July 27, 2025 | Mountaineer Insider
In a moment that pulled at the heartstrings of Mountaineer Nation, former West Virginia quarterback Garrett Greene released an emotional open letter on Monday morning, officially bidding farewell to the university, its fans, and the Morgantown community as he begins his NFL journey with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The letter, posted to Greene’s personal Instagram and quickly reshared by WVU Athletics, is being hailed as “one of the most sincere goodbyes in Mountaineer football history.” Written in his own voice—raw, humble, and full of heart—Greene opened up about his journey, struggles, triumphs, and undying gratitude for the state that embraced him as one of its own.
“Morgantown Made Me”
> “When I first stepped foot in Morgantown, I was a Florida kid with a big arm and bigger dreams. What I found was a family. You didn’t just cheer for me—you challenged me, protected me, lifted me.”
The 23-year-old dual-threat quarterback leaves behind a legacy defined not just by stats, but by grit. Greene, who started two and a half seasons under center, finished his career with over 7,800 total yards, 68 touchdowns, and countless highlight-reel moments—including a thrilling overtime win against Texas in 2023 that is still replayed on WVU jumbotrons today.
But more than the numbers, it was Greene’s fiery leadership, his unshakable toughness, and his unfiltered love for Mountaineer Nation that earned him a permanent place in WVU lore.
> “You taught me how to fight when no one believed in us. You taught me how to lead, not by yelling, but by showing up when it mattered most.”
Draft Day & the Next Chapter
After being selected 94th overall in the 3rd round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Greene is poised to compete for the QB2 spot behind veteran signal-caller Baker Mayfield. Though his NFL chapter is just beginning, Greene made it clear in his letter that he’ll never stop representing the Gold and Blue.
> “WVU isn’t just a school. It’s in my blood now. No matter what uniform I wear next, I’ll always carry this place with me. I’ll always bleed Gold and Blue.”
Mountaineer Nation Reacts
The response was immediate. Thousands of fans flooded social media with messages of love and support. The university’s official football account reposted the letter with the caption:
“Once a Mountaineer, always a Mountaineer. Thank you, QB1.”
Head coach Neal Brown added his voice in a press conference later that day:
> “Garrett Greene is the kind of player and person who makes coaching worth it. He gave everything to this program, and he’ll always have a home here.”
As Greene takes the next snap of his life in the NFL, West Virginia watches with pride — not just for the quarterback he became, but for the man Morgantown helped him grow into.
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