MORGANTOWN, WV — The sports world is buzzing after ESPN confirmed that West Virginia University legend Pat White has been named to the TIME 100 list of the most influential people in sports — a milestone that places him among the most powerful figures shaping the future of athletics.
From his days of rewriting college football history as WVU’s record-breaking quarterback to inspiring generations of young athletes, White’s journey has always been one of defying the odds. Now, that legacy has been recognized on a global scale.
TIME described White’s influence as “beyond the scoreboard,” crediting him with transforming the quarterback role, breaking stereotypes, and mentoring future stars who look to him as proof that greatness is achievable anywhere.
“This is bigger than me — it’s about what’s possible when you refuse to quit,” White said in a statement. “WVU will always be home, but this recognition belongs to Mountaineer Nation too.”
With this honor, Pat White joins an elite circle of sports game-changers — a worldwide symbol of leadership, resilience, and inspiration whose influence will echo for years to come.
