Welcome to the Q&A. The first question is about booing and I've had a ton of these kinds of e-mails. Let me try to clarify what I tried to say in yesterday's Q&A. The question, however, seems to capture the sentiments of so many on the general idea that booing was warranted because the coaches were too conservative ...

Q: I'm sorry that you and some others have problems with the booing, but in my opinion it's very well deserved. There was a clear indication to me and virtually any other intelligent football fan that our coaching stuff just doesn't get it. And by "it", I mean that you don't stop coming up with inventive ways to put points on the board when you are up by two touchdowns, let alone 5 touchdowns. By "it", I mean that when you have 1 minute 20 seconds and a few timeouts, that you should be trying to put points on the board, not use up the other team's timeouts. By "it" I mean having an unpredictable offense that stretches a defense vertically and allows for success based on scheme and not just talent, not one heavy with difficult to execute 30 yards throws to gain 4 yards and unimaginative run plays that anyone who knows how to scheme defensively can shut down with minimal talent. By "it" I mean having an offense that does it's best to ensure that the most talented players are not used effectively, whether that is two of the most talented tight ends in the country, a freshman WR that would be playing for any team in the country (including Southern Cal), the top FB in the country, and about 3-4 other stud running backs.

The fans were booing because they realized that this coaching staff will never get "it" and be able to consistently produce wins -- and certainly not entertaining football -- regardless if Pitt has better talent, because Pitt DEFINITELY had superior talent on Saturday. Our coaching staff will ensure Pitt NEVER has an easy win, even against an average team, and will continue to give inferior teams opportunities to beat Pitt. Our talent may be better than other teams, but our coaching staff is not. Unfortunately for Pitt fans, college football teams don't just compete with talent, they compete with scheme.

To me, the booing was disapproval of the horrible job the coaching staff is doing of putting these great kids -- both in talent and character -- in a position to succeed on the field. For that, booing is well deserved.

Ryan Williams, Reston, Va.

ZEISE: I think I was misunderstood a little on this point -- my point wasn't necessarily the booing (and yes, I get it you weren't booing the players, it was the play calling you were booing) and if you buy a ticket it is your right to boo. My point was more about the aftermath, the negative analysis of the game and the negative vibe from the fans after this game and I was simply trying to say "you won the game be happy about it." Yes, it wasn't pretty but it was a win over a decent team from a BCS conference. And this outfit isn't going to win pretty given the style of football they play.

But a win is a win, enjoy it and stop worrying so much about style points. I mean - take a look at Iowa -- Kirk Ferentz could have run for governor of that state a few years back and might have been able to win it he was so popular. But those teams were winning and winning big. But the past year, we're starting to hear Iowa fans moan about how conservative his style of play is, how his play-calling is so conservative -- why? It isn't because he's changed, it is because right now, they aren't or haven't been as successful. The same thing is going on here with Pitt fans -- if the Panthers win eight of their next nine, nobody, or very few people, will be moaning about the style points they aren't getting. It is about winning and losing and for now, this team is coming off a big win so just enjoy it. Now, if they lose to Syracuse, well, then go back to being miserable and upset about the state of the program, but until then, relax, enjoy it, let the good times roll.

Q: How do we avoid the dreaded "let-down game" this weekend against Syracuse? The Orange are not a good football team, but the Carrier Dome isn't always the easiest place to play.

Aaron Chruscial, Arlington, Va.

ZEISE: Well, I think the coaches are very aware of it because there are mouse traps hanging around the hallways at the practice facility and players are talking about the "trap game". But from what I've see of Syracuse, if Pitt can't win this one it is time to tear up the blue prints and start over because the Orange, and I'll be polite, are an awful football team. And given the circus that is surrounding the athletic director talking publicly about firing the head coach and the fact that they are actually already talking about replacements, it is in even worse shape than before. The Orange haven't recruited well in recent years, Greg Robinson is clearly in over his head, has no solutions and doesn't have a very good plan, and it has all come crashing down on them. In short, I can't see Pitt losing this game. I said at the outset of the year and I still believe this is the worst team the Panthers play. But Pitt is 18-22 in its last 40 games with losses to teams like Ohio, 2006 Connecticut and Bowling Green, so the Panthers should not be overlooking anyone. Again, if Pitt plays well, it should win this game and win it comfortably and that's what the focus should be.