Bruce Pearl's post-coaching life, Richard Pitino and his father, more

Finally, I left Duke out for the second straight week. Yes, the Blue Devils looked might impressive in routing N.C. State, but everybody looks good against

Although he was fired from Tennessee, Bruce Pearl is still a sought-after coach among Volunteers fans :: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Richard Pitino's Minnesota Gophers have a chance at a signature win when they welcome Wisconsin this week :: Centre Daily Times/Getty Images

Finally, I left Duke out for the second straight week. Yes, the Blue Devils looked might impressive in routing N.C. State, but everybody looks good against the Wolfpack. Duke's big week comes next, when it plays at Pitt and at Syracuse. If the Blue Devils can earn a split and look good doing it, they'll probably be back on my ballot.