West Virginia retires Pat White’s No. 5 on Saturday
📍 How it ended
{ "epilogue": "West Virginia officially made the decision to retire record-setting quarterback Pat White's No. 5 jersey ahead of the season opener. The school commemorated White's legendary college football career prior to the team opening the season with a win." }
Epilogue added 31m ago, after coverage quieted.
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West Virginia retires Pat White’s No. 5 on Saturday NBC Sports · 12d ago broke it first
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