Pat Narduzzi and the Pitt athletic department find themselves in an arena filled with other programs that face the near-yearly task of replacing an offensive coordinator.

Jim Chaney was a bust with the talent at his disposal and to the opposite end of the spectrum, Matt Canada was the closest thing to “Touchdown Jesus” the program has seen when not trekking to Notre Dame.

Canada not only raised the scoring potential of the team by two touchdowns, but also raised the stakes for Narduzzi and the search firm that are scouring the country for potential replacements.

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