College Football Hall of Fame Inductee Danny White, who led Arizona State to three consecutive bowl games and led the NFL Dallas Cowboys to five consecutive playoff appearances as their starting quarterback, returned to the ASU football program as a consultant and as an Ambassador in conjunction with Sun Devil Athletics and the Sun Devil Club in 2017.
"Not only is Danny a great Sun Devil, he is an even better person with outstanding character,” ASU head coach Herm Edwards said. "He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the staff."
"I am extremely excited about the opportunity to help get ASU football where it belongs, and that is at the top of the Pac-12," White said.
White was the Sun Devil starting quarterback from 1971-73. Playing for legendary head coach Frank Kush, White was part of three Western Athletic Conference Championship teams, compiling a combined record of 32-4. In addition, White led ASU to victories in the first three Fiesta Bowls. He was selected first-team all-America in 1973 by Time Magazine, Football Writers and NEA and second-team all-America the same year by United Press International and Associated Press.
While at ASU, White set seven NCAA passing records, and was named the second highest rated college quarterback of all time by Sports Illustrated. White was a member of the inaugural class inducted into the ASU Sports Hall of Fame in 1975.
Following two seasons with the World Football League Memphis Southmen, White joined the Cowboys. He took over as Dallas' starting quarterback in 1980, establishing a then-franchise record for touchdown passes in a season (29). White guided the Cowboys to three consecutive appearances in the NFC Championship Game in his first three years as the starter.
Following his playing career, White was named the first head coach and general manager of the Arena Football League Arizona Rattlers. Under his leadership, the Rattlers earned five berths in the league's championship game (ArenaBowl), winning the championship in 1994 and 1997. He finished his coaching career with a 141-65 won-loss record, and was inducted into the Arena Football Hall of Fame in 2002.
In addition to his duties with Sun Devil Football, White also serves as an analyst for Cowboys games on Compass Media Networks.
"Not only is Danny a great Sun Devil, he is an even better person with outstanding character,” ASU head coach Herm Edwards said. "He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the staff."
"I am extremely excited about the opportunity to help get ASU football where it belongs, and that is at the top of the Pac-12," White said.
White was the Sun Devil starting quarterback from 1971-73. Playing for legendary head coach Frank Kush, White was part of three Western Athletic Conference Championship teams, compiling a combined record of 32-4. In addition, White led ASU to victories in the first three Fiesta Bowls. He was selected first-team all-America in 1973 by Time Magazine, Football Writers and NEA and second-team all-America the same year by United Press International and Associated Press.
While at ASU, White set seven NCAA passing records, and was named the second highest rated college quarterback of all time by Sports Illustrated. White was a member of the inaugural class inducted into the ASU Sports Hall of Fame in 1975.
Following two seasons with the World Football League Memphis Southmen, White joined the Cowboys. He took over as Dallas' starting quarterback in 1980, establishing a then-franchise record for touchdown passes in a season (29). White guided the Cowboys to three consecutive appearances in the NFC Championship Game in his first three years as the starter.
Following his playing career, White was named the first head coach and general manager of the Arena Football League Arizona Rattlers. Under his leadership, the Rattlers earned five berths in the league's championship game (ArenaBowl), winning the championship in 1994 and 1997. He finished his coaching career with a 141-65 won-loss record, and was inducted into the Arena Football Hall of Fame in 2002.
In addition to his duties with Sun Devil Football, White also serves as an analyst for Cowboys games on Compass Media Networks.