Chat with West Virginia QB Pat White

White's Mountaineers team is coming off of a 38-31 win over Louisville on Thursday. White scored the winning TD on a 50-yard run with 1:36 left. For the game, White finished with 147 yards rushing and 181 yards passing. He accounted for three TDs - two passing and one rushing.
For the season, White has rushed for 803 yards and 10 TDs. He as thrown for 1,251 yards and 11 TDs. In 2006, he rushed for over 1,200 yards and threw for over 1,600 yards.
White and the West Virginia offense has the third best rushing offense in the country, averaging 288.8 yards per game. West Virginia also averages the 14th most overall yards per game at 467.6.
White is currently fifth in ESPN.com's Heisman Watch.
Send in your questions now and then join Pat at 12:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday!
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Buzzmaster (12:15 PM)
Keep sending in those questions Pat should be here shortly!
Buzzmaster (12:19 PM)
I just heard from West Virginia. Pat is running a little bit behind schedule. But he will be coming!
Buzzmaster (12:29 PM)
We've got Pat!
Paul WVU
What is your favorite thing about playing in Morgantown?
Pat White (12:30 PM)
The atmosphere in night games. That's an exciting time for us.
K-Man ( Charleston, WV)
You took a big hit last week, has that caused you any lingering problems and how do you feel now?
Pat White (12:30 PM)
After the hit I was hurting a little bit. But no lingering problems. It's football, so it happens.
Jon (Morgantown)
Who wins in a foot race between you, Steve, Noel or Darius? And who's got the best ankle breaking moves?
Pat White (12:31 PM)
Noel hasn't raced. Me and Steve are 1-1 right now.
Terry (Parkersburg, WV)
Some critics think that Cincinnati will upset West Virginia. How focused and prepared is the team. Are they well aware of the defense about causing turnovers?
Pat White (12:31 PM)
Definitely. Cincinnati is a good team. They're hot right now. We'll definitely have to prepare hard this week for them. We'll have to have a good gameplan.
Jared, Morgantown, WV
What is the tattoo of on your right arm kinda looks like a mountaineer?
Pat White (12:32 PM)
No. It's an Indian chief.
Jeff - Atlanta, GA
Pat, will you please take over the Cincy game like you normally do? We need a big win this week to stay on track.
Pat White (12:33 PM)
I'll go out there and play ball. I'll give everything I've got. I'll do that for four quarters.
Chad in Columbus, Ohio
Are you happy with your decision to come to WVU instead of playing for the Angels organization? Thanks for being such a classy, modest leader for West Virginia football!
Pat White (12:33 PM)
So far I am. It's been a great years and change here. Hopefully I can finish with a smile on my face like when I started.
Jeffrey (Bristow, VA)
Rumor has it that you are going to have a talk with Steve about coming back next year. That implies that you are definitely coming back and that Steve is strongly considering the NFL. What can you tell us Eer fans?
Pat White (12:34 PM)
I can tell you that me and Steve are worried about this season and nothing further.
David (Younstown, OH
Who do you consider your biggest rival?
Pat White (12:35 PM)
The past three years, it's looked like it's been Louisville. It's been the most watched, exciting game.
Kahlil (Roanoke, VA)
What's the difference between playing on the road and playing in Morgantown and what is the hardest stadium you've ever played in?
Pat White (12:36 PM)
You don't have to deal with the crowd noise, offensively. It's always an exciting atmosphere, no matter where we're playing, because it's always a big game, sold out game.
Rodney (Walton, WV)
Thanks for all you have done for WVU football over the past few years..........what are your thoughts on the new Gold/Gold uniforms this year?
Pat White (12:52 PM)
I like them. It's something new for us. We were definitely excited to wear them this year for the first time. We won when we played in them. Turned out to be a good thing.
Buzzmaster (12:52 PM)
Sorry folks. Looks like we had some technical difficulties with the chat. But we're back up now!
DA (Charleston, WV)
How's your little brother Coley doing this season? He looked great in the game aired by ESPN. Any chance you are throwing him passes next year?
Pat White (12:55 PM)
He always says he's the true QB of the family. I'm sure he's looking forward to getting the chance to play QB at the next level. In his last game, a playoff game, he had over 300 yards of total offense himself.
Kyle (Morgantown, WV)
What are UC's defensive weaknesses and what are you trying to do to exploit them on Saturday?
Pat White (12:55 PM)
We try to figure out a few weaknesses in everybody. To exploit them is hard, because they're athletic and active. They're a great team.
Jeffrey (Bristow, VA)
I often see you look over to the sideline when you get up to the line. Can you give us a sense of how much freedom you have to make play call changes on your own at the line?
Pat White (12:56 PM)
I guess it's sort of a mutual thing. If I see something I don't like then I will look over. If I see something, I'll look over for a change of play. You never know with Coach Rod. He's spontaneous.
Mike(Charlotte)
Hey Pat, What's the toughest stadium to go into and play at? Good luck with the rest of the season
Pat White (12:56 PM)
I would say West Virginia has the toughest crowd to please. If you're not doing well, then it's our stadium.
Bill (Charleston, WV)
Can your body (physically) handle running the ball 23 times a game or is that a bit much?
Pat White (12:57 PM)
Well, I'm still competing, so my body has handled it. As long as we're getting wins, whatever it takes my body will do.
Danny (Morgantown, WV)
What if any predictions do you have about playing in the NFL?
Pat White (12:58 PM)
Since I was a young boy, sports have been a big part of my life. Professional sports is definitely a dream of mine. I hope I get that opportunity one day.
Pat White (12:58 PM)
Thanks for supporting the Mountaineers. We appreciate it.
Buzzmaster (12:59 PM)
Thanks for chatting Pat! And sorry again for the technical difficulties earlier.
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