IS WANNY THE SOURCE OF MCCOY REPORT?

Over the last couple of days, the LeSean McCoy “situation” has taken quite a few odd twists and strange turns. And we are about to add yet another one to the mix.But first, a little background.McCoy, Pittsburgh’s leading rusher and one of the top running backs in the nation, is strongly considering making a move from college into the NFL. The way he may or may not be leaning has been a constant source of speculation, especially in the Pittsburgh area.Just yesterday, one of the major newspapers in the city reported McCoy was expected to announce his decision to leave for the NFL later that day; a few hours later, that report was debunked by the other major newspaper through a university press release.Then, later that night, the mother of all McCoy reports hit the Internet, courtesy of KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh.The article, which appeared on the station’s blog, said “sources very close to the story were 100% confident” McCoy wanted to return to Pittsburgh and play another season. McCoy, the story said, loves being the big man on campus and does not want to turn professional.However, the sources also told the station McCoy’s mother was pressuring the back to turn pro, and that all of the pressure from those around him -- and not wanting to cause any friction among the very same people -- was turning him into “an emotional wreck”. The source also told KDKA that “he really feels sorry for McCoy” and what he’s going through.Now, with that as the baseline, it’s our turn to throw a few things into the swirling pool of speculation.This morning, after apparently reading our late night posting, College Football Talk was contacted via e-mail by a person with knowledge of the situation, a person who is absolutely certain he knows the source of the KDKA story.Pittsburgh head coach Dave Wannstedt."He has been trying to find a way to get the kid to stay,” the e-mail stated. “He’s desperate to find any shred of anything to get the kid to stay."Obviously, Wannstedt has every reason for wanting McCoy to return for another season. What coach wouldn’t want such a talented player for as long as the eligibility rules allow?But, if the coach indeed is the source -- especially if the coach is the source -- there would seem to be a better route to take than publicly dragging the back’s mother into the equation. Or dragging an athlete’s state of mind through the very same watered-down dirt.Particularly if you have a vested interest in said athlete coming back.Whether or not the head coach is the source of the KDKA story is very much up for debate. What is certain, however, is our source on the story is absolutely convinced he is.