Pittsburgh: a football coaching history

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Program GOAT

Foge Fazio

0 Dynasty · 3 Blue-Blood seasons

Built by

Johnny Majors

Regional Program III → Power Program II (+28.9)

The fall

Dave Hart

National Program I → Regional Program II (−19.7)

Right now

Pat Narduzzi

the 8th-best of Pittsburgh's 17 ranked coaches so far

Every coach

Big movers show how many stature points they built or lost against what they inherited; steadier tenures show the tier they reached instead. A small blue arrow marks a real System Shift at that changeover — how hard the offense’s run/pass identity flipped.

2015–now

Pat Narduzzi Steady

Pat Narduzzi moved the Panthers from National Program I to Power Program III in 12 seasons.

No outlier style signal this stint

vs. West Virginia

+7.3 pts over 12 seasons · bottom 30% of 10+-season tenures (202 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Tommy Tuberville’s Auburn run (1999–2008)

8th-best Pittsburgh tenure of 17 by the numbers.

Followed Paul Chryst (2012–2014).

System Shift, on arrival

Season	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026
Record & result
Record	8-5	8-5	5-7	7-7	8-5	6-5	11-3	9-4	3-9	7-6	8-5	6-3
Postseason	L bowl	L bowl	—	L bowl	W bowl	—	L bowl	W bowl	—	L bowl	L bowl	—
Recruiting rank	#46	#30	#37	#47	#58	#44	#26	#76	#51	#41	#51	#44
Style — pass rate
Pass rate	40.2	37.4	44.0	35.6	53.8	52.3	50.9	43.0	50.3	54.2	51.9	48.6
Coordinators
OC	Jim Chaney	Matt Canada	Shawn Watson	Shawn Watson	Mark Whipple	Mark Whipple	Mark Whipple	Frank Cignetti Jr.	Frank Cignetti Jr.	Kade Bell	Kade Bell	Kade Bell
DC	Josh Conklin	Josh Conklin	Josh Conklin	Randy Bates	Randy Bates	Randy Bates	Randy Bates	Randy Bates	Randy Bates	Randy Bates	Randy Bates	Cory Sanders
Outcome — opponent-adjusted efficiency percentile
Offense	62	90	43	74	20	29	66	49	12	19	39	48
Defense	25	27	56	67	89	74	93	89	79	73	88	77
Tendencies — play-by-play, neutral script
1st-down pass%	35.6	29.5	37.3	29.9	49.5	48.2	54.1	36.0	46.7	47.4	46.2	35.9
Red-zone pass%	40.0	25.3	23.5	14.6	51.9	39.4	54.0	33.3	40.4	58.3	60.4	37.9
4th-down go%opp. territory	20.0	30.6	29.4	24.2	17.9	29.5	37.8	32.5	33.3	17.9	42.6	38.5

Recruiter or developer?

Performs about as expected for his recruiting talent on offense and outperforms his recruiting talent on defense.

Offense vs. talent

-10.0 pts

#149 of 208 · middle half

Defense vs. talent

+13.9 pts

#53 of 208 · top quarter

Recruiting talent is team-wide (no offense/defense split exists in the source data) -- both sides are scored against the same talent input, only the outcome is side-specific.

Roster construction · portal era

A typical amount of portal roster-building.

Portal arrivals

3.0★ avg rating

Portal departures

105

left via the portal

Net portal flow

-42

#118 of 187 FBS stints

Who they bring in

Typical size for position, once adjusted for position mix.

A typical class-year mix of incoming transfers.

Avg. size (raw)

6′2″, 240 lbs

across 50 of 63 arrivals — unadjusted for position mix

Size vs. position-typical

+4.4 lbs

#116 of 255 · middle half

Avg. class year

#114 of 255 · middle half

Top states: GA (9), PA (7), FL (7), CA (5), OH (3)

Who won the portal our read

Talent added

58.1

position-weighted

Talent lost

61.2

position-weighted

Net

-3.1

arrivals minus departures

Best addition: Kedon Slovis (QB) from USC

Biggest loss: Joey Yellen (QB) to Hawai'i

Position-value-weighted (QB/CB weighted highest, depth-decayed within each position) — the same scoring engine as the Portal Heat feed, not a separate grade.

Does the system survive a coordinator change?

OC: Jim Chaney → Matt Canada · 2016

1-season window either side — numbers shown, not enough to badge a verdict.

1st-down pass rate: 35.6% → 29.5% (-6.1 pts)

Confound, shown not hidden: only 69% of offensive production returned the year the coordinator changed — the roster turned over at the same time, not just the play-caller.

OC: Matt Canada → Shawn Watson · 2017

1-season window either side — numbers shown, not enough to badge a verdict.

1st-down pass rate: 29.5% → 37.3% (+7.8 pts)

Confound, shown not hidden: only 38% of offensive production returned the year the coordinator changed — the roster turned over at the same time, not just the play-caller.

OC: Shawn Watson → Mark Whipple · 2019The offense collapsed across the change

2-season window either side.

1st-down pass rate: 33.6% → 48.9% (+15.3 pts)

Confound, shown not hidden: only 51% of offensive production returned the year the coordinator changed — the roster turned over at the same time, not just the play-caller.

OC: Mark Whipple → Frank Cignetti Jr. · 2022The offense slipped

2-season window either side.

1st-down pass rate: 51.2% → 41.3% (-9.8 pts)

Confound, shown not hidden: only 29% of offensive production returned the year the coordinator changed — the roster turned over at the same time, not just the play-caller.

OC: Frank Cignetti Jr. → Kade Bell · 2024The system held

2-season window either side.

1st-down pass rate: 41.3% → 46.8% (+5.4 pts)

Confound, shown not hidden: only 56% of offensive production returned the year the coordinator changed — the roster turned over at the same time, not just the play-caller.

DC: Josh Conklin → Randy Bates · 2018The defense leveled up

2-season window either side.

DC: Randy Bates → Cory Sanders · 2026

1-season window either side — numbers shown, not enough to badge a verdict.

Roster size, by position

Skill positions · usage-weighted (real participation)

Quarterback

219 lbs

6′4″ avg · #191 of 767 · top quarter

Running back

196 lbs

5′10″ avg · #722 of 791 · bottom quarter

Wide receiver

191 lbs

6′1″ avg · #463 of 791 · middle half

Tight end

250 lbs

6′4″ avg · #199 of 731 · middle half

Trench & secondary · recruited roster, not confirmed starters

Interior line

314 lbs

6′5″ avg · #186 of 779 · top quarter

D-line

270 lbs

6′3″ avg · #662 of 753 · bottom quarter

Linebacker

221 lbs

6′1″ avg · #674 of 772 · bottom quarter

Cornerback

188 lbs

6′0″ avg · #498 of 771 · middle half

Offensive-line size is one undifferentiated bucket — the source data almost never distinguishes tackle from guard from center, so we can't split them out.

Where the roster comes from, by position

Grows Kicker from high school

83%

#52 of 56 stints

Grows Running back from high school

73%

#161 of 208 stints

Postseason detail2015: Lost to Navy 28-44 Military Bowl Presented By Northrop Grumman2016: Lost to Northwestern 24-31 New Era Pinstripe Bowl2018: Lost to Stanford 13-14 Bowl2019: Beat Eastern Michigan 34-30 Quick Lane Bowl2021: Lost to Michigan State 21-31 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl2022: Beat UCLA 37-35 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl2024: Lost to Toledo 46-48 GameAbove Sports Bowl2025: Lost to East Carolina 17-23 Go Bowling Military Bowl

32 NFL Draft picks: Tyler Boyd (2016), James Conner (2017), Dorian Johnson (2017), Nathan Peterman (2017), Adam Bisnowaty (2017), Ejuan Price (2017), Brian O'Neill (2018), Jordan Whitehead (2018) + 24 more

9 player-seasons honored (All-America / national award): Patrick Jones II (2020), Rashad Weaver (2020), Kenny Pickett (2021), Jordan Addison (2021), Cal Adomitis (2021), Israel Abanikanda (2022), Calijah Kancey (2022), Kyle Louis (2024) + 1 more

+7.3

86-64

2012–2014

Paul Chryst Steady

Paul Chryst held Pittsburgh at National Program I for 3 seasons.

2014 defense ranked in the 1th percentile nationally — historically bad

−3.0 pts over 3 seasons · bottom 49% of 3-5-season tenures (717 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Mark Helfrich’s Oregon run (2013–2016)

12th-best Pittsburgh tenure of 17 by the numbers.

Followed Todd Graham (2011) · succeeded by Pat Narduzzi (2015–now).

System Shift, on departure

System Shift, on arrival

Season	2012	2013	2014
Record & result
Record	6-7	7-6	6-6
Postseason	L bowl	W bowl	—
Recruiting rank	#43	#32	#44
Style — pass rate
Pass rate	44.7	47.0	33.6
Coordinators
OC	—	—	Joe Rudolph
DC	—	—	Matt House
Outcome — opponent-adjusted efficiency percentile
Offense	82	80	82
Defense	89	75	1
Tendencies — play-by-play, neutral script
1st-down pass%	32.9	37.6	28.3
Red-zone pass%	40.8	42.5	29.1
4th-down go%opp. territory	17.0	11.5	28.2

Where the roster comes from, by position

Grows Tight end from high school

100%

#164 of 188 stints

Grows Edge from high school

100%

#191 of 208 stints

Postseason detail2012: Lost to Ole Miss 17-38 Bbva Compass Bowl2013: Beat Bowling Green 30-27 Little Caesars Bowl

4 NFL Draft picks: Aaron Donald (2014), Tom Savage (2014), Devin Street (2014), T.J. Clemmings (2015)

−3.0

19-19

2011

Todd Graham Short tenure

No outlier style signal this stint

vs. West Virginia

6-6

2010

Phil Bennett Short tenure

No outlier style signal this stint

vs. West Virginia

1-0

2005–2010

Dave Wannstedt Steady

Dave Wannstedt moved the Panthers from National Program II to Power Program III in 6 seasons.

2007 offense ranked in the 5th percentile nationally — historically bad

vs. West Virginia

+4.6 pts over 6 seasons · top 36% of 6-9-season tenures (368 in sample)

Closest comparable run: David Cutcliffe’s Ole Miss run (1998–2004)

10th-best Pittsburgh tenure of 17 by the numbers.

Followed Walt Harris (1997–2004) · succeeded by Todd Graham (2011).

System Shift, on departure

System Shift, on arrival

Season	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010
Record & result
Record	5-6	6-6	5-7	9-4	10-3	7-5
Postseason	—	—	—	L bowl	W bowl	—
Recruiting rank	#46	#16	#21	#20	#43	#31
Style — pass rate
Pass rate	46.3	46.6	42.2	43.6	41.4	43.4
Outcome — opponent-adjusted efficiency percentile
Offense	42	76	5	5	68	71
Defense	56	22	83	92	65	60
Tendencies — play-by-play, neutral script
1st-down pass%	44.0	48.2	33.7	37.0	36.8	40.1
Red-zone pass%	37.9	38.7	23.8	24.6	34.4	40.0
4th-down go%opp. territory	17.5	35.7	27.9	32.6	21.7	24.3

Where the roster comes from, by position

Grows Tight end from high school

100%

#164 of 188 stints

Grows Edge from high school

100%

#191 of 208 stints

Postseason detail2008: Lost to Oregon State 0-3 Bowl2009: Beat North Carolina 19-17 Bowl

19 NFL Draft picks: Charles Spencer (2006), Josh Lay (2006), Darrelle Revis (2007), Clint Session (2007), H.B. Blades (2007), Jeff Otah (2008), Mike McGlynn (2008), Kennard Cox (2008) + 11 more

+4.6

42-31

1997–2004

Walt Harris Steady

Walt Harris moved the Panthers from Regional Program I to National Program II in 8 seasons.

No outlier style signal this stint

vs. West Virginia

+9.3 pts over 8 seasons · top 19% of 6-9-season tenures (368 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss run (2020–2025)

13th-best Pittsburgh tenure of 17 by the numbers.

Followed Johnny Majors (1993–1996) · succeeded by Dave Wannstedt (2005–2010).

System Shift, on departure

Season	1997	1998	1999	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004
Record & result
Record	6-6	2-9	5-6	7-5	7-5	9-4	8-5	8-4
Postseason	L bowl	—	—	L bowl	W bowl	W bowl	L bowl	L bowl
Recruiting rank	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	#42
Style — pass rate
Pass rate	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	48.0
Outcome — opponent-adjusted efficiency percentile
Offense	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	57
Defense	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	67
Tendencies — play-by-play, neutral script
1st-down pass%	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	44.8
Red-zone pass%	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	41.4
4th-down go%opp. territory	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	29.0

Where the roster comes from, by position

Grows Running back from high school

100%

#196 of 208 stints

Grows Tackle from high school

100%

#198 of 223 stints

Postseason detail1997: Lost to Southern Miss 7-41 Bowl2000: Lost to Iowa State 29-37 Bowl2001: Beat NC State 34-19 Bowl2002: Beat Oregon State 38-13 Bowl2003: Lost to Virginia 16-23 Bowl2004: Lost to Utah 7-35 Fiesta Bowl

15 NFL Draft picks: Hank Poteat (2000), Kevan Barlow (2001), Antonio Bryant (2002), Ramon Walker (2002), Bryan Knight (2002), Gerald Hayes (2003), Torrie Cox (2003), Bryan Anderson (2003) + 7 more

+9.3

52-44

1973–1976, 1993–1996

Johnny Majors Builder

Johnny Majors raised the Panthers from Regional Program III to Power Program II.

vs. West Virginia

+28.9 pts over 8 seasons · top 2% of 6-9-season tenures (368 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Pete Carroll’s USC run (2001–2009)

6th-best Pittsburgh tenure of 17 by the numbers.

Followed Carl DePasqua (1969–1972) · succeeded by Jackie Sherrill (1977–1981) · returned in 1993, succeeding Paul Hackett (1990–1992) · succeeded by Walt Harris (1997–2004).

Season	1973	1974	1975	1976	1993	1994	1995	1996
Record & result
Record	6-5-1	7-4	8-4	12-0	3-8	3-8	2-9	4-7
Postseason	L bowl	—	W bowl	W bowl	—	—	—	—
Recruiting rank	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Style — pass rate
Pass rate	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Outcome — opponent-adjusted efficiency percentile
Offense	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Defense	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Tendencies — play-by-play, neutral script
1st-down pass%	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Red-zone pass%	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
4th-down go%opp. territory	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Postseason detail1973: Lost to Arizona State 7-28 Bowl1975: Beat Kansas 33-19 Bowl1976: Beat Georgia 27-3 Bowl

9 NFL Draft picks: Gary Burley (1975), Tom Perko (1976), Karl Farmer (1976), Tony Dorsett (1977), Larry Swider (1977), Jim Corbett (1977), Ruben Brown (1995), Curtis Martin (1995) + 1 more

+28.9

45-45-1

1992

Sal Sunseri Short tenure

vs. West Virginia

0-1

1990–1992

Paul Hackett Steady≈

Paul Hackett slid Pittsburgh from Power Program II to National Program I in 3 seasons.

vs. West Virginia

−13.6 pts over 3 seasons · bottom 5% of 3-5-season tenures (717 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Randy Shannon’s Miami run (2007–2010)

7th-best Pittsburgh tenure of 17 by the numbers.

Followed Mike Gottfried (1986–1989) · succeeded by Johnny Majors (1993–1996).

8 NFL Draft picks: Mark Gunn (1991), Curvin Richards (1991), Sean Gilbert (1992), Steve Israel (1992), Ricardo McDonald (1992), Jeff Christy (1992), Keith Hamilton (1992), Dave Moore (1992)

−13.6

12-20-1

1986–1989

Mike Gottfried Inheritor

Mike Gottfried inherited Pittsburgh at Power Program I and saw it slip to Power Program II.

vs. West Virginia

−6.4 pts over 4 seasons · bottom 28% of 3-5-season tenures (717 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Sylvester Croom’s Mississippi State run (2004–2008)

5th-best Pittsburgh tenure of 17 by the numbers.

Followed Foge Fazio (1982–1985) · succeeded by Paul Hackett (1990–1992).

Season	1986	1987	1988	1989
Record & result
Record	5-5-1	8-4	6-5	7-3-1
Postseason	—	L bowl	—	—
Recruiting rank	—	—	—	—
Style — pass rate
Pass rate	—	—	—	—
Outcome — opponent-adjusted efficiency percentile
Offense	—	—	—	—
Defense	—	—	—	—
Tendencies — play-by-play, neutral script
1st-down pass%	—	—	—	—
Red-zone pass%	—	—	—	—
4th-down go%opp. territory	—	—	—	—

Postseason detail1987: Lost to Texas 27-32 Bowl

11 NFL Draft picks: Tony Woods (1987), Randy Dixon (1987), Lorenzo Freeman (1987), Tom Brown (1987), Burt Grossman (1989), Tom Ricketts (1989), Mark Stepnoski (1989), Marc Spindler (1990) + 3 more

−6.4

26-17-2

1982–1985

Foge Fazio Inheritor

Foge Fazio inherited Pittsburgh at Blue Blood and saw it slip to Power Program I.

vs. West Virginia

−9.1 pts over 4 seasons · bottom 16% of 3-5-season tenures (717 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Ed Orgeron’s Ole Miss run (2005–2007)

1st-best Pittsburgh tenure of 17 by the numbers.

Followed Jackie Sherrill (1977–1981) · succeeded by Mike Gottfried (1986–1989).

Season	1982	1983	1984	1985
Record & result
Record	9-3	8-3-1	3-7-1	5-5-1
Postseason	L bowl	L bowl	—	—
Recruiting rank	—	—	—	—
Style — pass rate
Pass rate	—	—	—	—
Outcome — opponent-adjusted efficiency percentile
Offense	—	—	—	—
Defense	—	—	—	—
Tendencies — play-by-play, neutral script
1st-down pass%	—	—	—	—
Red-zone pass%	—	—	—	—
4th-down go%opp. territory	—	—	—	—

Postseason detail1982: Lost to SMU 3-7 Bowl1983: Lost to Ohio State 23-28 Bowl

16 NFL Draft picks: Jimbo Covert (1983), Tim Lewis (1983), Dan Marino (1983), Bryan Thomas (1983), Dave Puzzuoli (1983), Ron Sams (1983), Bill Maas (1984), Jim Sweeney (1984) + 8 more

−9.1

25-18-3

1977–1981

Jackie Sherrill Builder

Jackie Sherrill raised the Panthers from Power Program II to Blue Blood.

vs. West Virginia

+14.4 pts over 5 seasons · top 2% of 3-5-season tenures (717 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Dennis Franchione’s TCU run (1998–2000)

2nd-best Pittsburgh tenure of 17 by the numbers.

Followed Johnny Majors (1973–1976) · succeeded by Foge Fazio (1982–1985).

Season	1977	1978	1979	1980	1981
Record & result
Record	9-2-1	8-4	11-1	11-1	11-1
Postseason	W bowl	L bowl	W bowl	W bowl	W bowl
Recruiting rank	—	—	—	—	—
Style — pass rate
Pass rate	—	—	—	—	—
Outcome — opponent-adjusted efficiency percentile
Offense	—	—	—	—	—
Defense	—	—	—	—	—
Tendencies — play-by-play, neutral script
1st-down pass%	—	—	—	—	—
Red-zone pass%	—	—	—	—	—
4th-down go%opp. territory	—	—	—	—	—

Postseason detail1977: Beat Clemson 34-3 Bowl1978: Lost to NC State 17-30 Bowl1979: Beat Arizona 16-10 Bowl1980: Beat South Carolina 37-9 Bowl1981: Beat Georgia 24-20 Bowl

21 NFL Draft picks: Randy Holloway (1978), Matt Cavanaugh (1978), Bob Jury (1978), Elliott Walker (1978), Randy Reutershan (1978), Gordon Jones (1979), Walt Brown (1979), Jeff Delaney (1979) + 13 more

+14.4

50-9-1

1969–1972

Carl DePasqua Steady

Carl DePasqua slid the Panthers from Regional Program II to Regional Program III in 4 seasons.

vs. West Virginia

−2.4 pts over 4 seasons · top 46% of 3-5-season tenures (717 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Gary Nord’s UTEP run (2000–2003)

17th-best Pittsburgh tenure of 17 by the numbers.

Followed Dave Hart (1966–1968) · succeeded by Johnny Majors (1973–1976).

5 NFL Draft picks: Charles Hall (1971), Bryant Salter (1971), Dennis Ferris (1971), Robert Kuziel (1972), Ralph Cindrich (1972)

−2.4

13-29

1966–1968

Dave Hart Decliner

Pittsburgh fell from National Program I to Regional Program II under Dave Hart.

vs. West Virginia

−19.7 pts over 3 seasons · bottom 1% of 3-5-season tenures (717 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Paul Wulff’s Washington State run (2008–2011)

14th-best Pittsburgh tenure of 17 by the numbers.

Followed John Michelosen (1955–1965) · succeeded by Carl DePasqua (1969–1972).

3 NFL Draft picks: Jim Flanigan (1967), Bob Longo (1968), Harry Orszulak (1969)

−19.7

3-27

1955–1965

John Michelosen Builder

John Michelosen raised the Panthers from National Program III to Power Program III.

vs. West Virginia

+14.8 pts over 11 seasons · top 39% of 10+-season tenures (202 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Ralph Friedgen’s Maryland run (2001–2010)

9th-best Pittsburgh tenure of 17 by the numbers.

Followed Thomas Hamilton (1954) · succeeded by Dave Hart (1966–1968).

+14.8

56-49-7

1951, 1954

Thomas Hamilton Short tenure

vs. West Virginia

7-9

1952–1954

Red Dawson Steady

Red Dawson moved Pittsburgh from Regional Program I to National Program III in 3 seasons.

vs. West Virginia

+3.2 pts over 3 seasons · top 19% of 3-5-season tenures (717 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame run (2021–now)

15th-best Pittsburgh tenure of 17 by the numbers.

Followed Thomas Hamilton (1951) · succeeded by Thomas Hamilton (1954).

+3.2

9-11-1

1950

Len Casanova Short tenure

vs. West Virginia

1-8

1947–1949

Walter Milligan Steady

Walter Milligan slid the Panthers from National Program II to National Program III in 3 seasons.

vs. West Virginia

−5.3 pts over 3 seasons · bottom 35% of 3-5-season tenures (717 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Paul Hackett’s USC run (1998–2000)

16th-best Pittsburgh tenure of 17 by the numbers.

Followed Wesley Fesler (1946) · succeeded by Len Casanova (1950).

−5.3

13-14

1946

Wesley Fesler Short tenure

vs. West Virginia

3-5-1

1943–1945

Clark Shaughnessy Decliner≈

the Panthers fell from Power Program II to National Program II under Clark Shaughnessy.

vs. West Virginia

−17.0 pts over 3 seasons · bottom 1% of 3-5-season tenures (717 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Greg Robinson’s Syracuse run (2005–2008)

11th-best Pittsburgh tenure of 17 by the numbers.

Followed Charles Bowser (1939–1942) · succeeded by Wesley Fesler (1946).

−17.0

10-17

1939–1942

Charles Bowser Inheritor

Charles Bowser inherited the Panthers at Blue Blood and saw it slip to Power Program II.

vs. West Virginia

−16.7 pts over 4 seasons · bottom 1% of 3-5-season tenures (717 in sample)

Closest comparable run: Greg Robinson’s Syracuse run (2005–2008)

4th-best Pittsburgh tenure of 17 by the numbers.

Followed Jock Sutherland (1936–1938) · succeeded by Clark Shaughnessy (1943–1945).

−16.7

14-20-1

1936–1938

Jock Sutherland Steady

Jock Sutherland held Pittsburgh at Blue Blood for 3 seasons.

vs. West Virginia

3rd-best Pittsburgh tenure of 17 by the numbers.

Succeeded by Charles Bowser (1939–1942).

Blue Blood

25-3-2

Stature and coaches, 1936–2026

Every coach