FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2008, file photo, Pittsburgh coach Dave Wannstedt looks on from the sideline during a NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, in South Bend, Ind.. When Wannstedt was hired by alma mater Pittsburgh before the 2005 football season, one of his first promises was that the Panthers would erect a virtual fence around western Pennsylvania and dissuade the area's top high school recruits from going elsewhere. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2008, file photo, Pittsburgh coach Dave Wannstedt looks on from the sideline during a NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, in South Bend, Ind.. When Wannstedt was hired by alma mater Pittsburgh before the 2005 football season, one of his first promises was that the Panthers would erect a virtual fence around western Pennsylvania and dissuade the area's top high school recruits from going elsewhere.

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  1. PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 05: Dave Wannstedt, Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Panthers signals a first down from the sidelines against the Youngstown State Penguins at Heinz Field on September 5, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh defeated Youngstown State 38-3.
  2. Southern California wide receiver Damian Williams, left, gets past Notre Dame safety Harrison Smith as he scores a touchdown on a 41-yard play in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. USC defeated Notre Dame 34-27.
  3. Southern California's C.J. Gable, front, is tied up by Notre Dame linebacker Steve Filer on a kick off return during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009.
  4. In this photo made Oct. 3, 2009, Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen, left, celebrates a touchdown against Washington during an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. Clausen isn't the same quarterback who walked out of the Los Angeles Coliseum seven games ago following USC's 38-3 win over Notre Dame that he describes as the toughest loss of his life.
  5. SOUTH BEND, IN - SETPEMBER 19: Ian Williams #95 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates a defensive play against the Michigan State Spartans on September 19, 2009 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Michigan State 33-30.
  6. SOUTH BEND, IN - SETPEMBER 19: Kyle McCarthy #28 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates his interception in the final minute and a half of play against the Michigan State Spartans on September 19, 2009 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Michigan State 33-30.
  7. SOUTH BEND, IN - SETPEMBER 19: Golden Tate #23 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish drops a pass as Chris Rucker #29 of the Michigan State Spartans defends on September 19, 2009 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame defeated Michigan State 33-30.
  8. ESPN's Erin Andrews reports from the sidelines during a NCAA college football game between Auburn and Tennessee Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. Auburn won 26-22.
  9. Arkansas cheerleaders rally fans at an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. Arkansas won 47-19.
  10. A security guard watches the end of an NCAA college football game between Arizona State and Oregon State as the moon rises above Sun Devil Stadium Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, in Tempe, Ariz.
  11. This undated handout provided by the NCAA shows James Isch. The NCAA picked James Isch to be interim president, a temporary replacement for the late Myles Brand. Isch joined the national staff in 1998 and has served as the governing body's vice president for administration and chief financial officer.
  12. Penn State coach Joe Paterno shouts before an NCAA college football game against Temple, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 31-6.
  13. Oregon State coach Mike Riley gestures before an NCAA college football game against UNLV on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, in Las Vegas.

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