Sadly, USF coach Jim Leavitt was understated on the Big East coaches’ teleconference and didn’t complete the three-punch combo against P-Rod.

What’s that? You don’t follow? Well, it started at Big East Media Day in July.

Here’s what Leavitt had to say when he was asked about new West Virginia coach Bill Stewart:

“He’s got a great reputation, because he is who he is. He’s a down-to-earth, good person, loves the game. … The people who wonder on how he’ll be (compared) with Rich are nuts. This guy’s probably better than Rodriguez. I’m worried about him. We beat Rodriguez. We haven’t gotten this guy. This guy worries me. I wish Rich would have stayed. But he didn’t, so we’ll have to go play Michigan now.”

Three months later, he threw again for no real reason.

On Monday, he had another comment about Rodriguez, talking about how upsets — like his own team’s loss to Pittsburgh in its last game — can happen anywhere.

“Who would have thought Toledo would go in and beat Michigan, with Rich Rodriguez and all his infamous wisdom, whatever it is there,” Leavitt said. “Who really would have thought that? My point is that you’ve got to be ready at any time to play. It doesn’t matter if Michigan is putting in a new offense or not, you would think the talent level would be a little bit different. It showed Toledo played with so much heart and desire and all that.”

Leavitt is a touch off these days, be it missing out on another chance to tweak the Product, bizarre ramblings or random handshakes with reporters during press conferences. Always entertaining, though. Maybe it’s all the Pepsi and Cheetos.