Dana Holgorsen To West Virginia
Pitt's coaching search looks like it might take a little longer with several news outlets reporting that Oklahoma State offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen is headed to Morgantown.
Colin Dunlap of the PG says that he'll replace West Virginia's Bill Stewart in 2012 after serving as offensive coordinator in 2011.
Hard to tell how to feel about this. Sure, you can argue that Holgorsen was one of the best candidates out there. But that doesn't necessarily mean he was the best for Pitt. Time will tell. All indications, though, are that he could be a good find.
But back to WVU - It's a little surprising that they were willing to get rid of Stewart so quickly, but if you read what WVU fans have to say out on the internet, then you know that many of them were as frustrated as some Pitt fans were with Wannstedt. The difference is that the Mountaineers had tasted a bit more success prior to Stewart taking over for Rich Rodriguez. Despite three straight nine-win seasons, it's clear the university expects more.
And here's the thing - what if West Virginia happens to go 11-1 next season and goes to the BCS? Does Stewart still ride off into the sunset so quietly? I can't imagine that Holgorsen takes this job without a guarantee of being installed as the head coach next season. He's obviously too hot a prospect to make a lateral move. What really would be best for West Virginia is if Stewart resigned after this season.
But logic abandoned ship a long time ago.
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Holgorsen and Stewart
I was really excited about Holgorsen when it appeared that he was a leading candidate for Pitt, but I really question how well he would’ve fit here. I don’t know if Pitt is exactly the type of program (considering personnel, facilities, league) to pull off his gunslinger, explosive offense. Had Holgorsen been Pitt’s guy, I would have been happy with the hire, but he isn’t so c’est la vie. I really question where this leaves Pitt, though. Ostensibly it looks like Pederson lost out on his top two choices and is now fumbling for candidates. I hope the man isn’t as inept as people say, but he’s starting to look as inept as people say.
As for WVU, I feel bad for Stewart. Yeah, I don’t think he’s exactly the sharpest coach out there, but he’s had three 9-win seasons in Morgantown, plus led them to some nice bowl games (the quality of bowl is the difference between him and Wannstedt in my mind). Kind of an unclassy way to force him out.
Hail to Pitt, Hail to Pitt Every Loyal Son
by mikeo90 on Dec 14, 2025 9:27 PM EST reply actions
Pederson is really on the hot seat now
If Holgorsen was really Pitt’s top candidate, it will be interesting to see how this shapes up. Even if he wouldn’t have been a great fit, Pitt’s image is taking a bit of a hit in losing out on Holgorsen.
Not only is there considerable pressure to get a good hire now to avoid the egg-on-face look, as I wrote before, he better hope that next hire can get past Wannstedt’s 9 and 10 win seasons. Otherwise, it’s essentially a lateral move for Pitt.
by CardiacHill on Dec 14, 2025 9:47 PM EST up reply actions
hopefully this means tom bradley is next in line
i’ve thought all along that given his track record he would a great fit in for our program. but for some reason there seems to be some reluctance on the adminstration’s part to give him the job, not sure why.. admittedly i dont know much about haywood as a coach or florida’s defensive coordinator but i’d probably rather either of those guys than cignetti
by panthro on Dec 15, 2025 8:39 AM EST up reply actions
I keep hoping that
But not hearing his name mentioned at all.
by CardiacHill on Dec 15, 2025 8:41 AM EST up reply actions

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