By David Whipkey

They were considered to be the most ballyhooed recruiting class by Pitt in almost a quarter of a century.

Now, it is time for these Panthers to step up and deliver on coach Dave Wannstedt's promise of delivering a championship.

In 2006, Wannstedt brought decorated players such as offensive lineman Joe Thomas, all-purpose back Dorin Dickerson, and tight end Nate Byham into the fold. One year later, quarterback Pat Bostick was plucked from Eastern Pennsylvania and inserted into the Pitt lineup. T

hey were the linchpins of recruiting classes that were geared towards putting the Panthers back on the map. The time for that imprint to be produced is now.