Football: OC Cignetti is staying at Pitt

Offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti, who replaced Matt Cavanaugh during the 2009 off-season, said in a statement released by the athletic department that he has no plans on leaving the Pitt football team:

"My return to Pitt last year was the realization of a longtime personal and professional goal. It was made even more gratifying by the outstanding season we enjoyed. I couldn’t be more fortunate to work for Dave Wannstedt and coach these great kids. Despite recent reports connecting my name with other jobs, I am wholeheartedly committed to being at Pitt and continuing to establish our program among the nation’s very best."

The decision ends any speculation that Cignetti would jump to the NFL for another coaching job. He was reportedly asked to interview for the head coaching position with the Chicago Bears.