Well, it is official….Paul Chryst is the new coach of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers. I admit I did enjoy his press conference. I thought it was very honest and contrary to previous reports, I believe he was very engaging. So many of his quotes were straight from his heart and exactly what Pittsburgh fans love about football.
He has led tremendous offenses at both Oregon State and Wisconsin as an offensive coordinator and it seems that no matter who you speak too, glowing recommendations were given from players, analysts, bosses, and pretty much everyone.
Chryst will stay through the Rose Bowl. I am unsure and am not well versed in what, if anything, he can do for Pitt while coaching the Badgers. A great point was brought up that the Rose Bowl could turn into a great 3 hour commercial for Pitt and the future of the program.
One thing is for sure, Chryst is wasting little time trying to put his staff together. Word is out that he wants Todd Orlando (ironically enough from FIU), Joe Rudolph, and Charlie Partridge. If he gets two out of those three, it will be yet another major step forward for Pitt and a great fit. Orlando and Partridge are both from the Pittsburgh area and Rudolph has had a great hand in the success at Wisconsin. The Badgers have always been very strong up front. I can’t stop thinking that Pitt…may….just….(hold on, I am getting a little misty here)….HAVE AN OFFENSIVE LINE THAT DOMINATES!!!!!!!
One thing that has been uncovered about the process is that there was a TON of digging and speaking to many people about Chryst. From running back Zach Brown to Wisconsin basketball coach Bo Ryan, and also AD (and Pittsburgh native) Barry Alvarez.
Let’s hope for the best and HAIL TO PITT!!!!
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