From telling prospects to “Google me” to calling out Ohio State and Michigan on his first day on the job, Curt Cignetti has been one of college football's most quotable coaches this year.
From his first time addressing Hoosier fans at a basketball game the same day he was hired to telling prospects to “Google me,” Cignetti's confidence and charisma have injected desperately needed juice into Indiana's football program.
Tressel's remarks were manna from heaven for a malaised fanbase scarred by John Cooper's 2-10-1 record against Michigan, especially in hindsight after the Buckeyes beat the Wolverines on the road in 2001. Indiana fans have known almost nothing but malaise before this season. Former head coach Tom Allen had solid seasons in 2019 and 2020 to build hype only to go a combined 9-27 in his final three campaigns in Bloomington. From 1994 through 2023, the Hoosiers had one eight-win season.
“When you compete you want to be the best. You can't put self-imposed limitations. Oh, if we go to a bowl it's a great year. Bullshit. That ain't the goal. The goal is to be the best.” Cignetti doesn't pull any punches, and he didn't when talking about all the transfer portal attrition and addition as he took over at Indiana.Curt Cignetti has a message to Indiana students that was sent out in email ahead of Saturdays conference home opener against Maryland.“When the clock hits zero and we're 5-0, I want you to be there to celebrate a historic win with us. The tailgates can wait. The parties can wait. If you need to study, that can wait too.
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