NCAA Football - Pittsburgh vs South Florida - November 4, 2006

Pittsburgh coach Dave Wannstedt Nov. 4, 2006 against South Florida. The Bulls upset the Panthers 22 - 12. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

NCAA Football - Pittsburgh vs South Florida - November 4, 2006

Pittsburgh coach Dave Wannstedt after play Nov. 4, 2006 against South Florida. The Bulls upset the Panthers 22 - 12. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

NCAA Football - Pittsburgh vs Central Florida - October 13, 2006

Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt watches play during a game between Pittsburgh and Central Florida at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida on October 13, 2006. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

NCAA Football - Pittsburgh vs Central Florida - October 13, 2006

Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt watches play during a game between Pittsburgh and Central Florida at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida on October 13, 2006. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

NCAA Football - Pittsburgh vs Central Florida - October 13, 2006

Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt watches play during a game between Pittsburgh and Central Florida at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida on October 13, 2006. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

NCAA Football - Pittsburgh vs Central Florida - October 13, 2006

Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt comments on a play against the University of Central Florida Oct. 13, 2006 in Orlando. Pitt led at half time 38 - 0. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

NCAA Football - Pittsburgh vs Central Florida - October 13, 2006

Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt against the University of Central Florida Oct. 13, 2006 in Orlando. Pitt led at half time 38 - 0. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

NCAA Football - Pittsburgh vs Central Florida - October 13, 2006

Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt directs play against the University of Central Florida Oct. 13, 2006 in Orlando. Pitt led at half time 38 - 0. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Panthers v Louisville Cardinals

LOUISVILLE,KY - NOVEMBER 3: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers looks on from the sidelines during the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Papa John's Stadium on November 3 , 2005 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Panthers v Nebraska Cornhuskers

LINCOLN, NE - SEPTEMBER 17: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers reacts to a pass interference call against his defense in favor of the Nebraska Cornhuskers late in the fourth quarter on September 17, 2005 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska won 7-6. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Panthers v Nebraska Cornhuskers

LINCOLN, NE - SEPTEMBER 17: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers watches from the sideline during a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the third quarter on September 17, 2005 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska won 7-6. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Panthers v Nebraska Cornhuskers

LINCOLN, NE - SEPTEMBER 17: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers meets with head coach Bill Callahan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers before their game on September 17, 2005 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. Wannstedt previously coached the Miami Dolphins while Callahan coached the Oakland Raiders. Nebraska won 7-6. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Panthers v Nebraska Cornhuskers

LINCOLN, NE - SEPTEMBER 17: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers meets with head coach Bill Callahan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers before their game on September 17, 2005 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. Wannstedt previously coached the Miami Dolphins while Callahan coached the Oakland Raiders. Nebraska won 7-6. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Panthers v Nebraska Cornhuskers

LINCOLN, NE - SEPTEMBER 17: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers meets with head coach Bill Callahan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers before their game on September 17, 2005 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska. Wannstedt previously coached the Miami Dolphins while Callahan coached the Oakland Raiders. Nebraska won 7-6. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Panthers v Ohio Bobcats

ATHENS, OH - SEPTEMBER 9: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers watches his team play against the Ohio Bobcats during the fourth quarter at Peden Stadium on September 9, 2005 in Athens, Ohio. Ohio defeated Pitt 16-10 in OT. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh v West Virginia

MORGANTOWN, WV - DECEMBER 1: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers watches his team during the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium on December 1, 2007 in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh v West Virginia

MORGANTOWN, WV - DECEMBER 1: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers looks on from the sidelines during the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium December 1, 2007 in Morgantown, West Virginia. Pittsburgh defeated West Virginia 13-9. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh v West Virginia

MORGANTOWN, WV - DECEMBER 1: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers looks on from the sidelines during the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium December 1, 2007 in Morgantown, West Virginia. Pittsburgh defeated West Virginia 13-9. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh v West Virginia

MORGANTOWN, WV - DECEMBER 1: Head coach Dave Wannstedt (C) of the Pittsburgh Panthers celebrates after defeating the West Virginia Mountaineers 13-9 at Milan Puskar Stadium December 1, 2007 in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh v West Virginia

MORGANTOWN, WV - DECEMBER 1: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers celebrates after defeating the West Virginia Mountaineers 13-9 at Milan Puskar Stadium December 1, 2007 in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Panthers v Michigan State Spartans

EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 15: Head Coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers calls in a play against the Michigan State Spartans during the third quarter at Spartan Stadium on September 15, 2007 in East Lansing, Michigan. The Spartans defeated the Panthers 17-13. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh v Connecticut

EAST HARTFORD, CT - DECEMBER 06: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers celebrates the win on December 6, 2008 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. The Panthers defeated the Connecticut Huskies 34-10. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh v Connecticut

EAST HARTFORD, CT - DECEMBER 06: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers is doused by his players on December 6, 2008 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. The Panthers defeated the Connecticut Huskies 34-10. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Panthers vs University of South Florida Bulls

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 2: Coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers applauds first-half play against the University of South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium on October 2, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh v West Virginia

MORGANTOWN, WV - DECEMBER 1: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers celebrates after defeating the West Virginia Mountaineers 13-9 at Milan Puskar Stadium December 1, 2007 in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh v West Virginia

MORGANTOWN, WV - DECEMBER 1: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers watches his team during the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium on December 1, 2007 in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh v West Virginia

MORGANTOWN, WV - DECEMBER 1: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers watches his team during the game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium on December 1, 2007 in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Meineke Car Care Bowl - North Carolina v Pittsburgh

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 26: Bill Stull #11 of the Pittsburgh Panthers presents the game ball to head coach Dave Wannstedt after a 19-17 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels on December 26, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Meineke Car Care Bowl - North Carolina v Pittsburgh

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 26: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers yells to his team against the North Carolina Tar Heels on December 26, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Meineke Car Care Bowl - North Carolina v Pittsburgh

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 26: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers shakes hands with Dion Lewis #28 before the start of their game against the North Carolina Tar Heels on December 26, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Meineke Car Care Bowl - North Carolina v Pittsburgh

(Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 26: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers smiles before the start of their game against the North Carolina Tar Heels on December 26, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Cincinnati v Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 05: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers watches his team against the Cincinnati Bearcats on December 5, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.(Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

University of Pittsburgh Panthers v Rutgers University Scarlett Knights

PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 16: Head Coach Dave Wannstedt of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers watches his team warmp up on October 16, 2009 at Rutgers Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

University of Pittsburgh Panthers v Rutgers University Scarlett Knights

PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 16: Head Coach Dave Wannstedt of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers argues a call on October 16, 2009 at Rutgers Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh v Louisville

LOUISVILLE, KY - OCTOBER 02: Dave Wannstedt the Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Panthers coaches from sideline during the Big East Conference game against the Louisville Cardinals at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium on October 2, 2009 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh v Louisville

LOUISVILLE, KY - OCTOBER 02: Dave Wannstedt the Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Panthers is pictured during the Big East Conference game against the Louisville Cardinals at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium on October 2, 2009 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Brut Sun Bowl - Oregon State v Pittsburgh

EL PASO, TX - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers during the Brut Sun Bowl on December 31, 2008 at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Brut Sun Bowl - Oregon State v Pittsburgh

EL PASO, TX - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers during the Brut Sun Bowl on December 31, 2008 at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh v Connecticut

EAST HARTFORD, CT - DECEMBER 06: Mick Williams #95 of the Pittsburgh Panthers celebrates the win after soaking head coach Dave Wannstedt with Gatorade on December 6, 2008 at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. The Panthers defeated the Connecticut Huskies 34-10. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Meineke Car Care Bowl - North Carolina v Pittsburgh

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 26: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers makes a speech to the fans after a 19-17 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels on December 26, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Meineke Car Care Bowl - North Carolina v Pittsburgh

(Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 26: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers smiles before the start of their game against the North Carolina Tar Heels on December 26, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Meineke Car Care Bowl - North Carolina v Pittsburgh

(Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 26: Bill Stull #11 of the Pittsburgh Panthers and the rest of the Panthers celebrate with head coach Dave Wannstedt after a 19-17 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels on December 26, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh v Cincinnati

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 04: Dave Wannstedt the Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Panthers gives instructions to his team during the Big East Conference game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium on December 4, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh v Cincinnati

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 04: Dave Wannstedt the Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Panthers watches play during the Big East Conference game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium on December 4, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh v Cincinnati

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 04: Dave Wannstedt the Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Panthers watches play during the Big East Conference game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Nippert Stadium on December 4, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Miami v Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 23: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers watches his team play against the Miami Hurricanes on September 23, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Meineke Car Care Bowl - North Carolina v Pittsburgh

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 26: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers walks around before the start of their game against the North Carolina Tar Heels on December 26, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Meineke Car Care Bowl - North Carolina v Pittsburgh

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 26: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers celebrates with players after a 19-17 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels on December 26, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Meineke Car Care Bowl - North Carolina v Pittsburgh

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 26: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers waves to the fans after a 19-17 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels on December 26, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Meineke Car Care Bowl - North Carolina v Pittsburgh

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 26: Head coach Dave Wannstedt of the Pittsburgh Panthers waves to the fans after a 19-17 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels on December 26, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)