PITTSBURGH -- Jeff Capel preached patience the day he took over the head coaching job at Pittsburgh in April, cautioning it would take time for the Panthers to find an identity and find their way back to respectability in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
It's early -- very early -- but the first part of Capel's job may already be done.
The Panthers are intent on making themselves tough to play against. The latest proof came in a 74-53 victory over Duquesne in the City Game on Friday night. Pitt (7-1) held Duquesne to 36 percent (19 of 57) from the field, forced 22 turnovers and rebounded from an emotional road loss at No.