There were, of course, a couple stories in the papers about Elijah Fields giving his verbal to Pitt.

Duquesne tried to set up a news conference for its star receiver to announce his college decision, but Fields eschewed the spotlight and simply let his choice be known.
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“Pitt was a home away from home,” said Fields. “I felt comfortable there. I’ve got a good relationship with all the people down there, the players and the coaches. I liked all the other schools, but Pitt was it.”

Fields is the 10th WPIAL recruit (and 24th player overall) in Pitt’s 2006 recruiting class, which can sign binding letters of intent starting Wednesday. He is Pitt’s second Duquesne recruit in as many years. Running back Shane Brookos, a good friend, took a redshirt this past fall.

Fields might just be the gem of Panthers coach Dave Wannstedt’s first full recruiting class. He earned Associated Press Class A Player of the Year honors after his dominant performances in leading the Dukes to the WPIAL championship and PIAA finals. He also has been named to the Big 33 Football Classic.

I wouldn’t necessarily call him the “gem” of the class. That honor should go to someone like Dickerson or Byham who really made people around the country pay attention to the recruiting work being done by Coach Wannstedt and the entire Pitt staff. I would consider Woods the “cherry on top.” That final (perhaps there are still a couple more players out there) verbal that gives Pitt fans a warm feeling.

Fields does need to bring up his SAT score to qualify academically.