
Two Legends Pat White and Geno Smith Just Delivered a Power Play — Donates Three Jaw-Dropping Luxury Buses and $78 Million to West Virginia Mountaineers: “We Built This Legacy”
The former Mountaineer quarterbacks jointly announced a massive donation of $78 million, along with the gift of three state-of-the-art luxury team buses to the West Virginia University (WVU) football program.
“This isn’t just a donation. It’s a statement,” Pat White said during a press conference held at Milan Puskar Stadium. “We built this legacy. Now, it’s time to protect it, grow it, and inspire the next generation.”
The jaw-dropping gesture marks the single largest joint donation in WVU football history, and the impact is already being felt across the university community. Designed with cutting-edge amenities, the three luxury buses feature reclining leather seats, immersive entertainment systems, nutritional stations, and player rest pods — essentially mobile locker rooms and lounges that rival NFL standards.
But the buses are only part of the story. The $78 million endowment will go toward extensive upgrades to the Mountaineers’ facilities, including the renovation of the Puskar Center, expanded athlete housing, and cutting-edge training and rehabilitation centers. It also includes a scholarship fund for underprivileged student-athletes, reinforcing both players’ long-standing commitment to giving back.
For many West Virginia fans, the return of Pat White and Geno Smith in such powerful fashion is more than nostalgic — it’s symbolic. Pat White, known for his explosive playmaking ability and leadership, is widely regarded as the greatest dual-threat quarterback in the school’s history. Geno Smith, who shattered records and brought national attention to WVU with his arm talent and poise, is now an NFL veteran with the Seattle Seahawks. Their careers helped define Mountaineer football in two distinct eras — and now, they’re uniting for a common purpose.
“West Virginia believed in us when no one else did,” Geno Smith said. “This state embraced us, this university gave us a platform, and this program made us family. We’re just returning what was given — with interest.”
Reactions from fans and alumni have poured in across social media, hailing the two quarterbacks as heroes who never forgot where they came from. Current WVU head coach Neal Brown called the donation a “transformational moment” and credited White and Smith for “showing what true Mountaineers are made of.”
With this bold investment, Pat White and Geno Smith haven’t just given money — they’ve reignited the spirit of Mountaineer Nation. Their legacy, already etched in records and memories, now finds its place in infrastructure, opportunity, and inspiration. They didn’t just build a legacy — they’re ensuring it lasts.
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