Wisconsin assistant Paul Chryst to coach at Pitt

PITTSBURGH (AP)—No proclamations. No promises of Big East titles, or ACC ones for that matter. No preaching about commitment or the virtues of a gimmicky if effective offense.

Paul Chryst doesn’t do self-promotion. All he does is coach football.

Good thing, because after a year of turmoil, Pittsburgh needs that more than ever.

The Panthers hired the successful and plainspoken Wisconsin offensive coordinator on Thursday and charged him with providing the once-proud program with a much-needed dose of stability.

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12.27.11

Chryst accepts Pitt coaching job

Madison – The 2012 Rose Bowl will be Paul Chryst’s last game as Wisconsin’s offensive coordinator.

A UW source confirmed late Wednesday that Chryst had accepted an offer to become the head coach at Pittsburgh.

According to UW sources, Pittsburgh officials changed course earlier Wednesday and targeted Chryst over Florida International head coach Mario Cristobal.

The sources said Chryst was viewed as a more attractive long-term option than Cristobal, who grew up in Florida.

Chryst performed well during an interview last week, and Pittsburgh officials were impressed by a ringing endorsement from UW athletic director Barry Alvarez.

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12.22.11