
Pitt’s special-teams spark with return-game juice
William “Tutu” Ferguson made his mark at Pitt as a fast, fearless DB/return man whose value showed up in the hidden yards: he was trusted on punt returns, and Pittsburgh highlighted his experience and “sure-hands” role on special teams. Pitt also noted a career-long 71-yard punt return against Notre Dame in 2003, a nice snapshot of his sudden-impact ability. He’s the kind of player who fits a team needing edge, poise, and field-position swing potential more than just box-score glamour.