Pitt's most heralded recruit -- freshman quarterback Pat Bostick -- has left campus and returned to his home for personal reasons.

"With our full support and understanding, Pat Bostick left campus last night and returned home to Lancaster to deal with a personal issue," Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt said in a statement released today. "Everyone connected with our program has the highest regard for Pat, not only as a talented football player but also as a fine young man. No timetable has been set for his return. We are leaving that judgment to Pat and intend to do everything we can to be supportive of him and his family."

Bostick, who is from Manheim Township high school, was expected to compete for the starting quarterback spot.

Freshman running back LeSean McCoy said he didn't notice anything out of the ordinary from Bostick prior to the announcement of his departure.

"Pat's one of my best friends, man. Talented guy, very smart. He must be going through something serious," McCoy said. "He was fine. I don't know what it is. Whatever it is, I'll support him. I just don't know what happened."

Tyler Batiste of the Post-Gazette contributed to this report.