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Am I reading too much into the statement in that it seems like an "All the President's Men" non-denial denial. I guess I was looking for a more definitive statement saying I am not going anywhere.

Seems the reaction to this statement is (shockingly) split. Half the people are thrilled, the other half is convinced this is proof he's leaving.

He said "i am committed to the university of pittsburgh". That sounds to me like hes staying. Plus luke maclean said he talked with coaches and chryst is staying

What do you expect from this fragile fanbase considering the past 2 offseasons?

Everything coming out, official and non-official, strongly suggests that he is staying. I'd have to say all signs point to Pitt keeping its coach.

Word is year one of his buyout is $18 million. If that is true, he ain't going nowheres, even if he wanted to.

PItt has stability. Wisconsin's job isn't opening back for a while. This seems to be great news for Pitt.

The statement certainly could have been worded stronger. However, I don't think PC is scumbag so I doubt he would issue it unless he was staying.

Good enough for me.

I think it was strong but this is why coaches don't like to say anything. Exactly why. Whatever they say, no one will take it at face value.

Just hope that whoever Wisky hires, he's wildly successful or Chryst will be gone after another three seasons.

I dont want to take a beating here. But that was a weak ass statement. Honestly feel worse hearing it. Maybe he is just using as a negotiating ploy but......

I think it sounds like Paul Chryst. He's not really known for emphatic statements.

If word is correct that Alvarez knew about this for 2 weeks, than so did Chryst.

I think we went from Defcon 4 to Defcon 2, but not necessarily based on this statement alone.

This statement doesn't get made by Paul without his agent's advice (or writing it for him) and it doesn't get sent out by Pitt without their approval. So I don't think it's Paul Chryst speak. It was carefully worded for whatever reason.

I'm happy something was released because silence would have been worse. Agree with gregpitt though.

I think the situation at Pitt has made a ton of people really sensitive and like a scorned lover. No trust in the new guy because of what the old guy just did. I will take Chryst at his word as a fan

Its sad that in todays day and age, when someone says they are comitted to an institution that said statement is not sufficent to eliminate all doubt that they are not moving on. Not directing this at any of the posters who are not happy with PC's statement but rather the many prior examples that have lead people to conclude that a statement like this isnt strong enough.

In this case, when PC says he's comitted I have no doubts hes staying. Everyone can step back from the ledge. This will work out for PItt in the long run.