Coach Curt Cignetti to INDIANA... Forever and Ever, Amen!

[Hoosierfan222]

2 hours ago, Hovadipo said:

^^^^^

Pretty cool to see, they’re asking for 100k in donations as a goal, already close to 60k donated in a couple hours.

[Hoosierfan222]

Just now, Chris007 said:

I wouldn’t be surprised to see our NIL go above 7 million this season. 

That would be pretty shocking, but you could get a lot of impact guys in the portal with that kind of cash…

[Chris007]

1 minute ago, Lebowski said:

Some things to note.

• JMU's FBS conference recruit rankings have been at the bottom of the SBC. Just like IUFB. 
• A few JMU transfers jumped from 3 to 4 stars after this year
• Coach Cig is 100% of an above .500 record his first season of taking over a new job

I won't be surprised if Elijah Sarratt and Jalen Green transfers into IUFB. And every single player on IUFB's current roster will have a dramatic improvement in development. Folks like Tayven Jackson will benefit exponentially. So even if we aren't able to retain players that have entered the portal we'll still see improvement and a better product will be playing on the field 2024. But I do hope they rethink leaving the program now because they'll benefit in player development under a Coach Cig staff. 

My point being, player development is something that is a proven track record and follows Coach Cig wherever he coaches.  I truly won't be surprised if we go bowling next year. However, I won't be disappointed if we don't. 

I will say this though, there are no guarantees because we are talking IUFB here.

I think we have some kids on this team who are dying to be coached up. I really think the new staff will be able to get more out of this roster.

[Lebowski]

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

I think we have some kids on this team who are dying to be coached up. I really think the new staff will be able to get more out of this roster.

You can almost guarantee they'll be a better football player next season. 

[Chris007]

Just now, Hoosierfan222 said:

That would be pretty shocking, but you could get a lot of impact guys in the portal with that kind of cash…

I thought we had 2 million already raised, then 3 million the other day plus the new coach boost.

[Golfman25]

48 minutes ago, btownqb said:

Diamont wants the best food in D1 for the players. I thought that was an excellent idea and starting point. 

So Taco Bell.  :)

[Dave from Dayton]

7 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Free way to support NIL. Make as many X accounts as your thumbs can handle. 

Would be happy to help.  But not on X.  How about Mastadon?  I gave up the bird when Musk gave Democracy the bird and the shaft.

[Chris007]

 

[iubb]

14 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Free way to support NIL. Make as many X accounts as your thumbs can handle. 

That donor is Cuban... right?

[8bucks]

7 minutes ago, Dave from Dayton said:

Would be happy to help.  But not on X.  How about Mastadon?  I gave up the bird when Musk gave Democracy the bird and the shaft.

Love X now so I will cover for you. 

[Scotty R]

3 hours ago, hper50 said:

What am I supposed to do with all the time I was wasting at work this week?

Checking to see who we bring in from the portal 

[8bucks]

Anyone see the compensation and term of the contract?

[Dave from Dayton]

3 minutes ago, 8bucks said:

Love X now so I will cover for you. 

I am not going to derail this thread.  So read this if interested in Musk's bigotry and politics.

  Elon Musk prepares to walk away from the smoking crater that was Twitter (dailykos.com)

[JSHoosier]

2 minutes ago, Dave from Dayton said:

OK.  Elon Musk prepares to walk away from the smoking crater that was Twitter (dailykos.com)

Translation, Musk prepares to walk away from the mess he created.

[NVFalcons1990]

2 hours ago, JSHoosier said:

He'll have a challenge on his hands, that's for sure.  Turn this program around and he'll be a legend though. His resume looks like we actually took this one serious.

I don't expect to be competing for conference and national titles, but being competitive and bowl contention would be an improvement.

Let’s hope he is Bobby Knight 2.0 when it comes to building a program ?  Without the added baggage of course!

[8bucks]

6 minutes ago, Dave from Dayton said:

I am not going to derail this thread.  So read this if interested in Musk's bigotry and politics.

  Elon Musk prepares to walk away from the smoking crater that was Twitter (dailykos.com)

I am on it daily and have never seen this flood of racism. Have 2 minority children so it is not like I would miss it. 
 

Cant really defend it though without a derail and this is not the thread for that. 

[iubb]

 

[OliviaPope40]

[iubb]

Quote

 

Putting together some information now from a few different sources. Will continue to ask around, but for now, here's what I have been told:

 

#JMU offered Cignetti a seven-digit contract. It was still less than what Indiana offered, but it was a pretty decent offer, all things considered. He was staying in Harrisonburg. Turned Indiana down.

 

Hence, his statement: "I had total intentions and plans to retire here."

 

Also, what he told Dave Riggert earlier this week: "I know what my plans are."

 

Indiana came back and made the second offer. The Godfather offer. That's when Cignetti essentially had to say yes, which led to the Pete Thamel report around noon

 

cc @Chris007

 

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[iuthruandthru]

1 hour ago, Golfman25 said:

Frankly, rather just put in real seats.  And then spend the money on practice facilities and things the players will use everyday.  All they need on game day is a great playing surface and a packed, loud stadium.  You can come back to the stadium later as success fuels those other improvements.  

The survey they sent out had them adding more seating with seat backs and cup holders.  Likely in closer to the field sections at a premium price.