‘“I was the younger guy you know when I came on campus,” said McDermott. “And he was one of the captains on the team and a leader on the field, leader off the field. He’s a guy I learned a lot from just by watching. And then to see him have the success that he’s had in his coaching career. You know, just being able to watch and follow and then ask for advice, every now and again he’s been very willing to share. So, you know, really I consider a real strong relationship and I’ve got a lot of respect for him and what he’s done in Pittsburgh.”’