Erik White (2003) - Hall of Fame - Bowling Green State University Athletics

Erik White

Induction:
2003
Class:
1993

Erik White, a native of Massillon, Ohio, teamed with Szlachic to form one of the top duos in MAC history. Like Szlachic, White helped the Falcons to back-to-back MAC titles and bowl berths in 1991 and 1992. And, like Szlachic, White was a two-time All-MAC First-Team Selection.

In fact, White earned the Vern Smith Award as the league's Most Valuable Player in each of his last two seasons, becoming one of only two two-time winners of the award (joining BGSU's Brian McClure), as of 2003. White played sparingly in his freshman season of 1989, completing 8-of-21 passes, but assumed the starting role as a sophomore in 1990. As a starter, he guided BGSU to a 24-7-2 record over the next three years, including a 21-3 mark his last two seasons. He led BG to 16-straight MAC wins in 1991 and 1992, tying the league record for consecutive victories.

In addition to the Vern Smith Award and the All-MAC First-Team honors, White was named the league's Offensive Player of the Year in 1991, and also was a UPI honorable mention All-American.

White led the MAC in total offense in each of his last two seasons. He ended his career ranked second in school history with 39 TD passes and third in both completions (515) and attempts (950). He was also third in school history, and sixth in MAC history, with 6,072 career passing yards. Entering the 2003 season, White still ranked third in completions, attempts and yards, and was third in touchdowns on the BGSU passing charts as well.

Erik White was inducted to the BGSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003.