Pitt had no coaching changes to note. I still remain high on Randy Bates as defensive coordinator, although I understand reasons for concern. He posted the no. 57 defense by FEI in 2024 (his first without former Pitt defensive line coach Charlie Patridge) after finishing in the top 40 each of the previous five years (including three appearances in the top 25). Offensive coordinator Kade Bell was unimpressive in year one but there’s positive signs to take away and reasonable expectations for impr…