Pitt Statement on LeSean McCoy’s Draft Decision:
LeSean McCoy spoke to Coach Dave Wannstedt this afternoon and said he is not ready to make a final decision on the NFL Draft. Coach Wannstedt encouraged LeSean to take the time he needs to make such an important decision. The deadline for underclassmen to declare for the 2009 NFL Draft is Thursday, Jan. 15.
E.J. Borghetti, Pitt Associate Athletic Director/Media Relations
*Very close sources to this story are 100% confident that Shady McCoy wants to return to Pitt. He does not want to turn professional and leave Pitt. He loves being "Shady" McCoy and the big man on campus at Pitt. That is not meant as a criticism. He loves the fans at Pitt and loves college life. However, he is being pressured to turn pro. LeSean doesn't want to cause friction within his family. On the other hand, he doesn't want to leave Pitt and be unhappy "going to work" in the NFL. From what I'm told, McCoy is "an emotional wreck" and my source told me that "he really feels sorry for McCoy."
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