--Pitt's legendary running back Tony Dorsett presented LeSean McCoy, the Panthers' star running back as a freshman, with a commemorative football in special ceremony honoring McCoy surpassing Dorsett's freshman records for points and rushing TDs. McCoy had 90 points and 14 rushing TDs to break Dorsett's 34-year-old marks (78 and 13).

When asked to compare McCoy to himself, Dorsett repied: "Greatness is greatness."

--QB Bill Stull won the starting job last year but suffered a season-ending thumb injury and faced stiff completion this spring. While coach Dave Wannstedt did not commit to him as the starter, he labeled him "the frontrunner" after Stull had a big Blue-Gold game. He completed his first five passes to five different receivers and finished 7-for-10 for 56 yards in limited work. Pat Bostick and juco transfer Greg Cross are in the mix.

SPRING MOVERS

DT Mick Williams -- He was virtually unblockable throughout the spring and emerged out of spring practice as the leader of an interior defensive front that Pitt expects to be its best in recent memory.

TE Dorin Dickerson -- He made a highly successful transition to tight end after having played linebacker last year. Dickerson drew comparisons to Kris Wilson, an All-Big East tight end in 2003 who has played the last four years in the NFL.

WR Cedric McGee -- While wide receiver is one of the deepest position on the Pitt team, McGee stood out and solidified himself in the rotation. He proved himself to being a significantly improve pass-catching threat while also showing himself to be a rugged blocker in the running game.

QUOTE TO NOTE
"This is a special young man. I watched him play, and I have to say that since leaving the university, we have had a lot of backs that have come here and people have said, 'This kid reminds me of Tony Dorsett.' ... But, this is the first guy who I have seen that reminds me of Tony Dorsett." -- Pitt Hall of Fame RB Tony Dorsett on RB LeSean McCoy.

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