Well, Tony Tucker didn’t get more attention for signing, but two different papers recapping the ACC signees listed him as the “miss” or “one that got away” for Maryland and Virginia Tech.

Pictures of signing day at Milford Academy with LeSean McCoy and Aundre Wright.

Jabaal Sheard actually made Pitt sweat his LOI despite signing it.

Defensive end Jabaal Sheard probably had the most difficult time making his decision. At 11 a.m., he signed a letter-of-intent with Pittsburgh instead of Arizona. But Sheard refused to fax the paperwork immediately, waiting until nearly 4:30 p.m. before making it official.

“It was a tough decision,” Sheard said. “I wanted to think about it some more. I liked both schools, but it came down to my bond I had with the coaches [at Pittsburgh].”

Hey, once it gets sent there’s no going back (easily).

Greg Gaskins was part of a group from the York area signing LOIs.

Susquehannock’s Chaz Powell is headed to Penn State, while York High linemen Richard Muldrow and Greg Gaskins are going to Big East schools — Muldrow to Rutgers and Gaskins to Pitt.

Powell (6-2, 185) and Gaskins (6-4, 290) made their verbal commitments last summer, while Muldrow (6-8, 285) made his decision about a month ago.

Powell was a first-team Associated Press all-state selection as a defensive back in Class AAA, while Gaskins got a similar honor on the offensive line in Class AAAA. Both Gaskins and Muldrow are expected to play on the offensive line in college, while Powell is slated to play in the defensive back–
field for the Nittany Lions.

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Gaskins was a first-team all-league selection in Division I at offensive tackle, while Muldrow was a second-team Division I selection at offensive tackle.

Just about every recruiting class ranking had Pitt with the best class in the Big East. This one from Rivals.com.

Headliner: Running back LeSean McCoy is the every-down running back that Dave Wannstedt covets and needs in his offense. McCoy has excellent vision and great balance.

Sleeper: Tight end Jordan Gibbs has a huge frame. The 6-foot-7, 290 pounder has excellent feet that will likely make him a talented tackle in a few years.

Overview: After his second full year, Wannstedt has put together another impressive recruiting class. McCoy, the No. 9 prep player in the country, is the centerpiece. However, he’ll be surrounded by a lot of talent. Quarterback Pat Bostick and fellow running backsGreg Williams, Shariff Harris and Henry Hynoski will help add depth with McCoy[/db]. Players like Maurice Williams, Aundre Wright, Dom DeCicco and Kyle Hubbard should allow the Panthers to stretch the field in the future. On defense, the line got a major upgrade with defensive end Tony Tucker and tackle Tommie Duhart.

Bob Lichtenfels of Scout.com also does an article for the Johnstown paper.

Say what you want about the Pitt Panthers and their record during the past two seasons under Dave Wannstedt, but there’s no debating the man’s ability to recruit top athletes.

Today will mark Wannstedt’s third signing day and his second top-15 class in as many years.

Speaking of Mr. Lichtenfels, the Washington Post had a very good article about all the work and effort he puts into his job.