“We did a great job on Champagnie, he has been playing as well as anyone in this league. As good as we have been defensively, to allow 83 points to a Pittsburgh team that has struggled to score at times over the course of the year, they shot 50%. We have been so good defensively but we were not that team tonight and that is disappointing. I credit Coach Capel and the Panthers, they outplayed us tonight.”
So this speaks volumes about what Capel is doing. As mentioned multiple times now, he is building a culture here. This means losses are going to be a part of the outstanding future. We all want instant success, no doubt; but when you have someone you know wants to build his own culture you have to give him a chance. Pitt basketball will be good, consistently, again. Let’s extend coach the benefit of the doubt. I’m all in, and have been, if I’m wrong I will own it. I think Lyke got this right. Let this play out...