Now the on-the field problems. Kicker David Abdul and return-man/3rd Wide Receiver Terrell Allen will be out for the season still recovering from injuries. Abdul broke his leg in February, in a car accident when he fell asleep while driving. It appears that his kicking career is in serious jeopardy. Allen had wrist surgery after he tore ligaments in his left wrist during spring practice. He is taking a medical redshirt.

Both hurt the team. I think Allen’s may be the worse of the two. He excelled at returning kicks and punts. He showed great explosiveness and helped keep Pitt in the second half of the Continental Tire Bowl by giving Pitt good field position. Personally, I expected him to push Brockenbrough and Lee for a starting WR job this season.

Abdul’s loss is mitigated by JUCO All-American transfer Josh Cummings. Still, despite his horrible kicking last year, Abdul was expected to compete for the job.