The report from Thursday, Jan. 13, about Boston College offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti Jr. taking on the job of Pitt's offensive coordinator is now an official announcement, per Pitt Athletics Friday afternoon:
Cignetti began his coaching career at Pitt as a graduate assistant in 1989 and then returned to be offensive coordinator for the program for two seasons in 2009 and 2010 under Dave Wannstedt. The Panthers saw several stars grow into successes for a team that finished ranked No. 15 by the Associated Press, the highest ranking since 1981 until Pat Narduzzi's team finished No.