Ejuan Price (right) had two of Pitt's first sacks since Oct. 17, but it wasn't enough for a defense that, over the past four weeks, has allowed nearly 20 first-half points.
Defensive Yoda Pat Narduzzi had molded Pitt into his image, and he did so in a hurry -- or so we thought.
Over the first five games, the first-year Panthers coach's influence had led to an aggressive D that led nation in sacks and were seventh in total defense. It helped Pitt weather key offensive injuries and powered it to a No. 23 ranking and first place in the ACC Coastal Division.