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No confirmation on Cavanaugh move

Neither Pitt nor the New York Jets could confirm on Thursday that Pitt offensive coordinator… Neither Pitt nor the New York Jets could confirm on Thursday that Pitt offensive coordinator Matt Cavanaugh is on his way to the NFL. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported on Wednesday that Cavanaugh, who has been at Pitt since 2004, is expected to take a job working on the Jets’ offensive staff. But on Wednesday afternoon, Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt said he didn’t anticipate any coaching changes. Cavanaugh, who has several years of NFL coaching experience, fell under heavy scrutiny by media and fans during this past season ‘mdash; especially after Pitt’s 3-0 loss to Oregon State in the Sun Bowl. But Wannstedt said at the end of the season that he had no plans of moving Cavanaugh and didn’t expect any changes. If he does leave, Cavanaugh will likely work with the quarterbacks. Continue to check The Pitt News for updates.

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