MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (April 26, 2024) – Former West Virginia University Football greats Pat McAfee and Pat White will serve as honorary game coaches for the 2024 WVU Gold-Blue Spring Football Game at Milan Puskar Stadium on Saturday, April 27 at Noon.
Both players played during one of the greatest time periods in Mountaineer Football history, 2005-08, recording a 42-9 record, two Big East championships, four bowl wins, including two BCS victories and spending numerous weeks among the top 25.
McAfee, who currently is one of the most popular figures in the sports media industry as a football analyst and talk-show host was an All-American punter for the Mountaineers from 2005-08 and also handled kicking and kickoff duties. A two-time All-Big East performer, McAfee is the all-time scorer in school history (384) and all-time extra points leader and finished second in field goals made (58) and in punting average (44.7). He was drafted by Indianapolis Colts in 2009 and spent eight years as the starting punter. He was a two-time Pro Bowl selected, made the Pro Football Writers Association’s All-Rookie Team and was a first-team All-Pro in 2014. He led the Colts to an NFL Super Bowl appearance in 2010.
White is in his third season as an offensive assistant coach with the Los Angeles Chargers. He is one of the greatest players in WVU history. He was a two-time Big East Offensive Player of the Year and was a three-time All-Big East quarterback. He was the first quarterback in college football history to start and win four bowl games and finished as the NCAA career quarterback rushing leader (4,480 yards). He finished his WVU career No. 1 in career total offense (10,529 yards), No. 2 in career passing yards (6,049) and touchdowns (56) and was the fifth player in NCAA history to rush and pass for at least 1,000 yards in multiple seasons. White was drafted in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins.
Admission for the game is free with the gates opening at 11 a.m., and all fans are required to claim a ticket by CLICKING HERE. All tickets will be issued via mobile delivery and fans are encouraged to claim and download their tickets to their mobile wallet, prior to arriving at the stadium on game day. In lieu of the cost of admission, fans are encouraged to make a donation to WVU Medicine Children’s at the time of checkout when claiming their ticket.
Headlining the Gold-Blue Spring Game will be an Almost Heaven Village Kickoff Concert featuring Morgantown native Huey Mack. Admission is free to the public. The concert will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the East Side of Milan Puskar Stadium between the Light Blue and Teal parking lots.
This year's game will be a four-quarter Gold vs. Blue contest, along with specialty drills and competitions.
2024 Gold-Blue Spring Game (Format – Subject to Change)
1st Quarter
· Competition Kickoff Challenge
· 1st Quarter Gold-Blue Game
· Competition 1 on 1 (Ball on the 15 yard line)
2nd Quarter
· 2nd Quarter Gold-Blue Game
· Competition QB Net (Ball on 15, QB Net on Goal Line, Fade Net Corner of Endzone, 4 Throws)
Halftime
· Special Teams Finale
· Nickolich and Iron Mountaineer Award Recognition
3rd Quarter
· Competition: Punt Competition
· 3rd Quarter Gold-Blue Game
· Competition: Punt Catch
4th Quarter
· 4th Quarter Gold-Blue Game
· Competition FG Challenge
Scoring
1. 1 on 1’s = 3 Points (Including Fans) / Competition Team Winners = 3 Points Touchdown = 6
2. Point Conversions (2 Yard Line = 1 Point, 5 Yar Line = 2 Points, 10 Yard Line = 3 Points)
3. Points for Winning Dress to Impress Category
Both players played during one of the greatest time periods in Mountaineer Football history, 2005-08, recording a 42-9 record, two Big East championships, four bowl wins, including two BCS victories and spending numerous weeks among the top 25.
McAfee, who currently is one of the most popular figures in the sports media industry as a football analyst and talk-show host was an All-American punter for the Mountaineers from 2005-08 and also handled kicking and kickoff duties. A two-time All-Big East performer, McAfee is the all-time scorer in school history (384) and all-time extra points leader and finished second in field goals made (58) and in punting average (44.7). He was drafted by Indianapolis Colts in 2009 and spent eight years as the starting punter. He was a two-time Pro Bowl selected, made the Pro Football Writers Association’s All-Rookie Team and was a first-team All-Pro in 2014. He led the Colts to an NFL Super Bowl appearance in 2010.
White is in his third season as an offensive assistant coach with the Los Angeles Chargers. He is one of the greatest players in WVU history. He was a two-time Big East Offensive Player of the Year and was a three-time All-Big East quarterback. He was the first quarterback in college football history to start and win four bowl games and finished as the NCAA career quarterback rushing leader (4,480 yards). He finished his WVU career No. 1 in career total offense (10,529 yards), No. 2 in career passing yards (6,049) and touchdowns (56) and was the fifth player in NCAA history to rush and pass for at least 1,000 yards in multiple seasons. White was drafted in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins.
Admission for the game is free with the gates opening at 11 a.m., and all fans are required to claim a ticket by CLICKING HERE. All tickets will be issued via mobile delivery and fans are encouraged to claim and download their tickets to their mobile wallet, prior to arriving at the stadium on game day. In lieu of the cost of admission, fans are encouraged to make a donation to WVU Medicine Children’s at the time of checkout when claiming their ticket.
Headlining the Gold-Blue Spring Game will be an Almost Heaven Village Kickoff Concert featuring Morgantown native Huey Mack. Admission is free to the public. The concert will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the East Side of Milan Puskar Stadium between the Light Blue and Teal parking lots.
This year's game will be a four-quarter Gold vs. Blue contest, along with specialty drills and competitions.
2024 Gold-Blue Spring Game (Format – Subject to Change)
1st Quarter
· Competition Kickoff Challenge
· 1st Quarter Gold-Blue Game
· Competition 1 on 1 (Ball on the 15 yard line)
2nd Quarter
· 2nd Quarter Gold-Blue Game
· Competition QB Net (Ball on 15, QB Net on Goal Line, Fade Net Corner of Endzone, 4 Throws)
Halftime
· Special Teams Finale
· Nickolich and Iron Mountaineer Award Recognition
3rd Quarter
· Competition: Punt Competition
· 3rd Quarter Gold-Blue Game
· Competition: Punt Catch
4th Quarter
· 4th Quarter Gold-Blue Game
· Competition FG Challenge
Scoring
1. 1 on 1’s = 3 Points (Including Fans) / Competition Team Winners = 3 Points Touchdown = 6
2. Point Conversions (2 Yard Line = 1 Point, 5 Yar Line = 2 Points, 10 Yard Line = 3 Points)
3. Points for Winning Dress to Impress Category
