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Pitt Athletic Director Allen Greene met the media last week and covered a lot of topics from the decision to retain Jeff Capel to engaging the community and more. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at five of the most notable things Greene said.

If they had to be honest, what would you ask Jeff Capel and Pat Narduzzi? If you could build a conference, who would be the ideal teams to join Pitt? If you could pick an all-conference performer, which player would help the football Panthers the most this season? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

With two more additions on Friday, the Pitt basketball roster for the 2026-27 season is seemingly complete. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at those two final pieces of the puzzle, how all of the transfer additions fit, what kinds of lineups Jeff Capel could use and a lot more.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down the Panthers' new assistant coaching staff and look at key returner Macari Moore. This show is presented by FanDuel. What do the additions of assistant coaches Ronald Ramon, Ricardo Greer and Billy Hubly mean for Jeff Capel's program? What will they bring on and off the court? And what about the departure of Gilbert Brown? What do they lose from him? Our duo tackles those topics and more, plus takes a look at returning guard Macari Moore. What will his role be next season, and how will it help his development? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down the Panthers' latest transfer portal additions and ponder whether the near-total roster overhaul can actually be a blessing for Jeff Capel's squad. This show is presented by FanDuel. In this day and age of college basketball, could it actually be a blessing in disguise that Capel's squad will be entirely rebuilt for next season? Are there examples where a complete roster overhaul has worked for struggling programs? Can Charleston Southern transfer A'lahn Sumler give Pitt what it's been missing for multiple years now — a proven ball handler and strong 3-point shooting? And what should Capel do with his remaining four spots? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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We've got some great questions about Pitt football, basketball and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag. What do we want to see in the final scrimmage of spring camp on Saturday? Is next season make-or-break for Jeff Capel? And can anyone talk Pitt fans off the ledge? All that and more in the Mailbag.

There was news on the basketball front on Tuesday, as Pitt lost another player to the transfer portal and one recruit from the highly-rated class decommitted. What happened? Why did those players leave the Panthers? And what is Jeff Capel's next move? All that and more on the Wednesday edition of the Morning Pitt.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable take a look at the basketball program's precarious position as the transfer portal opens up. This show is presented by FanDuel. Who's even left on the roster at this point after Brandin Cummings, Roman Siulepa, Papa Kante and Kieran Mullen all announced their intentions to transfer? Among Nojus Indrusaitis, Omari Witherspoon and Macari Moore, who should be the priority to retain? Should Pitt use every scholarship available to it to build depth? And who is on our early transfer portal wishlist for coach Jeff Capel? Our duo tackles those topics and more, plus gives their picks and predictions for Monday night's national championship game between Michigan and UConn. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From the roles of the general managers in Pitt football and basketball to the identity of the hoops team and more, we've got some great questions in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag. Like this one: What is Athletic Director Allen Greene's tipping point with Jeff Capel? What could next season's results mean for the future of the program? All that and more in the Morning Pitt Mailbag.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable recap a disastrous week for the Panthers in the transfer portal and preview Abby's one-on-one sitdown with Pitt basketball GM Jay Kuntz. This show is presented by FanDuel. Why should fans remain calm surrounding the Pitt basketball program? How is Kuntz planning on turning things around alongside returning coach Jeff Capel? How big of a loss to the transfer portal is Brandin Cummings? What about Roman Siulepa? Did his departure come as a surprise? And how will the Panthers fill in the roster now with those two players gone? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable check in on the men's basketball program after it was announced the Panthers were letting go of assistant coaches Jason Capel and Tim O'Toole. This show is presented by FanDuel. How much of an impact will these moves have? Is Pitt risking losing players and shaking up the program by letting go of two trusted assistants? Or is this a step in the right direction for a program that has lost its way? Will the lack of job security under Jeff Capel make it more difficult to backfill these positions? And were these moves simply made to appear like they weren't resting on their laurels? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week has started with two days of coaching news on the basketball front, as the Pitt women's hoops team has a new head coach and two assistant coaches won't be returning to the staff of the men's team. On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the new hire, Jeff Capel's changes and more.

We've got some great questions in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag. What is Pitt's most attractive football game this season? Is there a good comparison for the Panthers' receiver room in 2026? And how much money is available for Jeff Capel? Answers to those questions and more in the Morning Pitt Mailbag.

If Pitt is going to run it back with Jeff Capel, then this offseason is crucially important. Can Capel and his staff build a winning roster? Today, we're looking at Capel's history with transfers and breaking down what general manager Jay Kuntz adds to the equation. All that and more the Wednesday edition of the Morning Pitt.

Now that Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable don't have a coaching search to worry about, they dive into what next season's roster could look like for Jeff Capel's Panthers. This show is presented by FanDuel. How will Pitt fill out its roster? Who will return and who will transfer? Who should be the staff's top retention priority — Roman Siulepa, Omari Witherspoon or Nojus Indrusaitis? Are Kieran Mullen and Macari Moore likely to come back? Or Papa Kante? Will top freshman recruits Anthony Felesi and Chase Foster contribute right away? And what does Pitt need to pull out of the transfer portal? Why are an experienced guard and center the top priorities? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The decision has been made: Jeff Capel is coming back for another season. Now that it's done, we're looking forward. What's next for the Pitt basketball program? What does the staff need to focus on this offseason? What players do they need to retain and what should they target in the transfer portal? All that and more on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.

What does Pat Narduzzi's coaching tree look like? How much of Pitt's basketball roster can be salvaged? Do the Panthers have more four-star recruits than usual? And who was the best center of the Jeff Capel era at Pitt? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable react to the unexpected news that men's basketball coach Jeff Capel will be retained for the 2026-27 season. This show is presented by FanDuel. What went into the decision by athletic director Allen Greene? Did anybody see this coming? Was Capel's reportedly eight-figure buyout prohibitive? Or was this strictly a basketball decision? Was this exclusively Greene's call? Or did the university and its boosters have some kind of say in the matter? Where does the program go from here? Is Capel's vaunted recruiting class enough reason for hope moving forward? Will the university give Capel more NIL resources now? And what can we read into Greene's message about more community/fan support? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson address the hypothetical where former Pitt men's basketball head coach Jamie Dixon would return to the team if current coach Jeff Capel no longer held the position.

A stunning development. We took calls regarding Jeff Capel and there was an unbelievable number of defenders in the listening audience. Poni can't believe there isn't a higher standard to a program that was once the hottest ticket in town. Former MLB pitcher Matt Clement joined the show. Matt thinks the spring training record means something – something little – but it's a positive with a young team. Konnor Griffin has yet to draw a walk in spring training and there is some question regarding his patience at the plate – Matt thinks that's one of a few reasons the Pirates have right now to send him to Triple A. Matt, who is also the high school coach at Butler, got into some basketball questions as we enter match. He talked about coaching Ethan Morton in high school, who was one of the most-prolific scorers in PIAA history. Is it always the smartest thing to foul when you're up by 3 points late in the game? Donny Football Debrief – Gateway football coach Don Holl joined the midday show today to talk about Jaquan Brisker. What were some of his greatest hits?

The Steelers have signed Jaquan Brisker, which had Poni in a fun move. He likes the move for the Steelers defense, even though it's a little bit more money to that side of the football. 2 of the questions Poni wanted to ask to start the show – is Brisker one of the 10 best Pittsburgh natives to play for his hometown team? And is he a Top 5 Penn State football player to play for the Steelers? BREAKING: Jeff Capel will return as Pitt head coach next season. Steelers reporter Nick Farabaugh from Penn Live dot com joined the show. Nick, a Pitt grad, said he is ‘beat down' by the news of Jeff Capel coming back to the basketball program next season. Nick doesn't think another ‘big' free agent will be signed by the Steelers after the Jaquan Brisker acquisition, but some smaller moves will be made. Nick said the expectation is for Aaron Rodgers to come back, but you just never know. Nick pointed out that Patrick Queen got paid by the Steelers today, the third day of the league year, so a trade for him is very unlikely.

A stunning development. We took calls regarding Jeff Capel and there was an unbelievable number of defenders in the listening audience. Poni can't believe there isn't a higher standard to a program that was once the hottest ticket in town.

With yesterday's 98-88 loss to N.C. State in the second round of the ACC Tournament, Pitt's 2025-26 season is over - and that means even more questions for the Panthers, as Athletic Director Allen Greene must now make a decision about the future of the program. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the game, the season, Jeff Capel and a lot more.

In this hour, Dorin Dickerson the upcoming game between the Penguins and the Vegas Golden Knights. Also, can the Baltimore Ravens ever be trusted again? And what does the future hold for Pitt men's basketball's head coach Jeff Capel? March 12, 2026, 6:00 Hour

Dorin Dickerson react to Pitt men's basketball's loss to NC State in the second round of the ACC tournament on Wednesday, and he discusses what the future looks like for head coach Jeff Capel.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and joe Starkey: Stanley Cup Champion Jay Caufield joined. The Penguins lost in yet another shootout. The Penguins have very important points on the table to take! Pitt basketball has now won four of their last six games. Should the Panthers bring back Jeff Capel?

Pitt hoops goes down in the ACC Tournament in a 98-88 loss against NC State. Is this the final game for Jeff Capel? The Panthers finished 13-20 and have just 1 NCAA bid in Capel's entire tenure. If Pitt moves on from Capel, who could be some of the replacements? There will reportedly be a discussion involving Capel's future in the next few days.

Pitt hoops goes down in the ACC Tournament in a 98-88 loss against NC State. Is this the final game for Jeff Capel? The Panthers finished 13-20 and have just 1 NCAA bid in Capel's entire tenure. If Pitt moves on from Capel, who could be some of the replacements? There will reportedly be a discussion involving Capel's future in the next few days.

Pittsburgh Panthers Men's Basketball Head Coach Jeff Capel, III, speaks on the play of Damarco Minor & Macari Moore following Pitt's 64-63 victory over the Stanford Cardinal in the 1st game of the 1st Round of the 2026 ACC Tournament... Stay close to "WakeUpCall" on Facebook, X, & Instagram! Listen LIVE to "Wake Up Call with Dan Tortora" MON through FRI, 9-11amET on wakeupcalldt.podbean.com & on the homepage of WakeUpCallDT.com from ANY Device inside the Great Lakes Honda City Studios (7140 Henry Clay Blvd, Liverpool, NY)! You can also Watch LIVE MON through FRI, 9-11amET on youtube.com/wakeupcalldt, facebook.com/wakeupcalldt, & facebook.com/LiveNowDT. This special is Proudly Presented by: Carvel DeWitt Great Lakes Honda City Meier's Creek Brewing Company The Wildcat Sports Pub Ma & Pa's Kettle Corn & Popcorn Factory Willow Rock Brewing Company Brian's Landing K-9 Kampground Dog Boarding Game Point Sports Complex Binghamton University Pizza Man Pub Chick-fil-A DeWitt K-9 Kamp Dog Daycare Avicolli's Restaurant Mother's Cupboard Chick-fil-A Cicero

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable preview the Panthers' ACC tournament opener against Stanford on Tuesday and wonder how many games they'd need to win for coach Jeff Capel to keep his job. This show is presented by FanDuel. What can Pitt do differently this time around, after it lost 75-67 to Stanford on Feb. 25? How can the Panthers slow down freshman Ebuka Okorie, who scored 34 points in that first matchup? Who are some key players and matchups to watch? Is there any chance Pitt could make a deep run to save Capel's job, like NC State did a few years ago for Kevin Keatts with a run to the Final Four? How many games would Pitt have to win for Allen Greene to give Capel one more year? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Kenneth Walker wants to be an every down back and is a free agent after not being tagged by the Seattle Seahawks. Travis Kelce is re-signing with the Chiefs and is not retiring. The Falcons are expected to pursue Tua! On3 reported that Pitt boosters are gathering money to buy-out Jeff Capel's contract.

On3 reported that Pitt boosters are gathering money to buy-out Jeff Capel's contract. Bob thinks it's time to move on from Capel after only one NCAA Tournament. Bob would talk to Andy Toole about the job. Joe thinks, being a results-based business, it may be time for a change.

We take a break from sports history to talk about what is currently going on in the Pittsburgh sports scene. What do the dismal NFLPA rankings say about Steelers ownership? What would Sidney Crosby's presence have changed about the gold medal game? What would it take for Pitt to fire Jeff Capel? We cover all of that and more in this special bonus episode of the podcast.Get our Steelers-Ravens book here! E-Book | HardcoverConnect with the show:Visit us on the webFollow us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

PM Team Sports Court w/ our friends from Edgar Snyder & Associates. The guys played a little game of ‘Defend or Prosecute' when it comes to various subjects in Pittsburgh sports. Should the Steelers draft a QB? Should the Steelers move to a dome stadium? Should the Penguins extend Evgeni Malkin? Should Paul Skenes pitch in the World Baseball Classic? Should Pitt fire Jeff Capel at season's end?

The Penguins have earned 5 of 6 points since the return from the Olympics and without Sidney Crosby in the lineup. The trade deadline is upon us as NHL teams gear up for Friday to make the final big moves to their roster. The Pens will get Sid back in about a month, but should they add and should it be a notable piece? Poni made the push for Vincent Trocheck, the local product, that should be available on a bad Rangers team. Chris wasn't going for it and got made when Poni kept pointing out that Trocheck is ‘from here.' Are the Penguins too far ahead on their timeline to make this big of a move? Trocheck was great in the game on Saturday – a come-from-behind effort from the Rangers over the Penguins. Can he turn this team into a Stanley Cup contender? Should the Penguins trade for Vincent Trocheck? PM Team Sports Court w/ our friends from Edgar Snyder & Associates. The guys played a little game of ‘Defend or Prosecute' when it comes to various subjects in Pittsburgh sports. Should the Steelers draft a QB? Should the Steelers move to a dome stadium? Should the Penguins extend Evgeni Malkin? Should Paul Skenes pitch in the World Baseball Classic? Should Pitt fire Jeff Capel at season's end?

Mike Asti welcomed longtime journalist and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette columnist Paul Zeise on "Mike Drop" to bring the intensity when discussing the future of the Steelers, the ceiling for this Penguins team, the reasonable expectations for the Pirates and why the Jeff Capel era has been a disaster for Pitt. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the Pitt basketball season approaches its final week, we're asking the question again: What is going to happen with Jeff Capel? The Panthers' head coach is coming to the end of his eighth season and his team has lost more than it has won. Will Pitt move on from Capel? Should Pitt move on from Capel? We're looking at those questions and more on today's Morning Pitt.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable take a look at how coach Jeff Capel has been managing his bench and whether that might be contributing to the fatigue we've already seen on the team's West Coast road trip. This show is presented by FanDuel. We saw the Panthers tired late against Stanford on Wednesday, so why isn't Capel playing his bench more? The coach said players like Kieran Mullen and Macari Moore would be key contributors, so why did they combine for just three minutes Wednesday night? What are the risks — and potential benefits — on giving them more playing time for the rest of the season? Our duo tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable take a look at Brandin Cummings' season-ending injury and what it means for the Panthers for the rest of this year — and beyond. This show is presented by FanDuel. How will Jeff Capel's team be affected after losing its leading scorer? Who can step up in his absence? Damarco Minor, Roman Siulepa or someone else? Will Cummings be back next season? Would it be surprising if he weren't? Our duo tackles those topics, then looks ahead to Pitt's Saturday game against Notre Dame, which the Panthers will need to win if they want to play in the ACC tournament. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down the Panthers' upcoming matchup with No. 11 North Carolina, sans star NBA Draft prospect Caleb Wilson. This show is presented by FanDuel. Does Wilson's injury give Jeff Capel's Panthers a real chance to win? Or is this going to be just another ACC loss for Barry Dunning Jr., Cam Corhen and Co.? Why will perimeter shooting from players like Damarco Minor be key to victory? Can the Panthers exploit the Tar Heels' lack of 3-point defense? Our duo tackles those topics, plus gives their picks for the game, and one of them even picks an upset .... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable react to the Panthers' 70-54 loss to No. 4 Duke on Tuesday night at Petersen Events Center. This show is presented by FanDuel. Were there any positives to take away from the loss? How was Jeff Capel's team able to keep it close with Duke in the first half? How were they able to force turnovers and play tough defense, and what changed as the game went on? Was Roman Siulepa's tight defense on top NBA draft prospect Cameron Boozer a sign he can be a stopper for Pitt? Was Barry Dunning Jr.'s performance (17 points, six rebounds) a sign he can step up with leading scorer Brandin Cummings still out injured? And are we past the point of moral victories this deep into ACC play? Stephen and Abby tackle those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Pitt insider Stephen Thompson breaks down the Panthers' 67-47 loss to No. 18 Virginia on Tuesday night. This show is presented by FanDuel. Were the Cavaliers simply more talented than the Panthers? Or was the lack of effort and hustle by Jeff Capel's team a bigger story? How can Pitt keep big man Cam Corhen out of foul trouble on nights like those? Why didn't Capel turn to Kieran Mullen when it was clear the small-ball approach wasn't working? And what do Capel's postgame comments tell us about his mindset? Is he accepting defeat for this season? Stephen tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down the latest news surrounding the Panthers football and men's basketball teams from AD Allen Greene. This show is presented by FanDuel. What should we make of the news that Pitt football is lowering its capacity at Acrisure Stadium? Is this a good move for the athletic department? Is Jeff Capel's job secure or is he on the hot seat? Stephen and Abby tackle those topics, then make their picks for the Panthers' game Saturday against Clemson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Post-Gazette Pitt insider Stephen Thompson breaks down the Panthers' 80-76 OT win over Wake Forest on Tuesday night. This show is presented by FanDuel. How were the Panthers able to outlast the Demon Deacons? What did Roman Siulepa show with his continued dominance on the boards? How was Pitt able to cover up a bad shooting night with an ability to force and score off of turnovers? Can Omari Witherspoon help them in the clutch going forward? Was this another step in the right direction for Macari Moore? And how will the development of those young players determine Jeff Capel's job security for next season? Stephen tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jeff Capel had some pointed comments about the Pitt fanbase in the wake of the Panthers' 81-72 loss to N.C. State at the Petersen Events Center on Saturday. Was the Pitt head coach right? On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at his comments, what he meant, why he said it and more.

We've got some great questions in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, ranging from assessments of the Pitt's haul in the transfer portal to the reasons that players transfer. Plus this: What are the best wins and the worst losses of the Jeff Capel era?

Post-Gazette Pitt insider Stephen Thompson breaks down the Panthers' men's basketball team's latest loss, this time snatching defeat from the jaws of victory at Boston College. What led to this late collapse from Jeff Capel's team? How many points did Pitt leave on the table with blown layups and free throws? How can they right those wrongs? If the Panthers can't beat Boston College in a game like that, where are the ACC wins going to come from? What positives did Capel take from the game, and do they matter amid all the losing? And how much credence should Capel lend to the performance of Macari Moore, who came in and gave the Panthers a spark? Stephen tackles those topics and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Saturday night, Pitt lost to Louisville by 41 points - the Panthers' biggest margin of defeat since Jeff Capel became head coach in 2018. How is that kind of thing happening in Capel's eighth year running the program? We're trying to answer that question and more on today's Morning Pitt.

What does the future hold for Jeff Capel at Pitt? How has the football team done in the portal so far? Did the Panthers retain enough players this offseason? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.