Coach Curt Cignetti to INDIANA

[Stuhoo 91,629]

1 hour ago, Josh said:

It's not going to be just Penn State.  I live in the land of Florida fans who are convinced that he will be their next coach.  I've even heard some Florida State fans who want to fire their coach just to have a shot at the golden coach.

Call me a sunshine pumper, but I doubt he'll leave.  I have no doubt however that he's getting calls and will continue to get calls all off-season.  Do what you need to do Dolson.

And some less informed IU fans thought we had a real shot at Drew, Few, Pearl, etc.

Doesn't mean someone doesn’t make a call; it’s just that a smart guy like Cig (or Drew, Pearl, Few, etc) knows a good thing when he has it. Another underrated plus for staying? Whitten and Dolson; a smart guy like Cig is well aware that who he directly reports to is worth a ton.

[Old Friend 8,738]

There is no reason for Cignetti to leave Indiana.  He can make enough money to support his family for multiple generations, he has as much support and as solid a relationship with his administration as exists in college sports, he has a solid recruiting base, a huge budget for a stadium upgrade, more loyal and passionate support than any fanbase in America, he can win, he IS winning, he gets the transfers he wants, his wife loves Bloomington (and if anyone is dumb enough to believe that doesn't matter, just block them), and he's kind of the hill at a school where there's no pressure compared to Penn State, Florida, etc.  

NIL has evened things out.  No program has the depth that for decades differentiated blue bloods from everybody else.  Once?  The 4th tailback at Alabama, who could start at 99% of other schools stayed at Alabama waiting on his chance.  Now?  He transfers to Texas Tech and plays.   Indiana is getting those kids.  They have 5* and 4* kids on their sidelines at every home game.  Cignetti has exactly what he wants and if it comes down to money?  IU has a $3.8 billion dollar endowment, 800,000 living alumni, and can pay he and his staff whatever he wants.  

Fear not, Hoosiers.  He ain't going anywhere.

[IU5355 982]

Just my opinion. But I think CIG truly believes he is going to win a National Championship at IU. 

I believe IU is giving him the full reigns of the program and giving him what he needs. 

CIG will retire here and his statue will stand outside of Memorial Stadium. 

[Artie86 3,539]

20 minutes ago, IU5355 said:

Just my opinion. But I think CIG truly believes he is going to win a National Championship at IU. 

I believe IU is giving him the full reigns of the program and giving him what he needs. 

CIG will retire here and his statue will stand outside of Memorial Stadium. 

…..renovations and extra seating may need to be in the works sooner now! lol 

“If you build it they will come!” ….lol

[Stuhoo 91,629]

26 minutes ago, IU5355 said:

Just my opinion. But I think CIG truly believes he is going to win a National Championship at IU

… this year.

(you forgot the end of the sentence)

[CSP 12,295]

I mean.. maybe Cignetti is just put off by the university wide cover up of child molestation that the Penn St football program orchestrated. 

[Old Friend 8,738]

Indiana has beaten more top 10 teams in the last 30 days than Penn State has in the last 9 seasons.   Why would he go to Penn State?

[Kentuckysucks 4,361]

Curt Cignetti shall not be mocked.

https://x.com/barstoolsports/status/1730332128863240426?t=URpr7TnDHlJBX4jkax-w5A&s=19

[IUrocker 2,511]

Here’s what he said last year after he got his extension…being asked pretty much exactly what’s happening now..

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19osddGMsb/?mibextid=wwXIfr

[Class of '66 Old Fart 94,128]

Way too much hand wringing going on.  

 

[Stuhoo 91,629]

23 minutes ago, IUrocker said:

Here’s what he said last year after he got his extension…being asked pretty much exactly what’s happening now..

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19osddGMsb/?mibextid=wwXIfr

 

Cig: "We're the emerging superpower in college football."

 

*We have officially emerged.

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 94,128]

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/curt-cignetti-doesnt-have-to-leave-indiana-to-reach-college-footballs-top-tier-hes-already-there/

[J34 1,710]

[Jeff Flabjohns 2,916]

4 minutes ago, J34 said:

Another reason Indiana is the perfect fit for this man

[Mujezinovic007 3]

I believe Cig stays.  I know IU is again making moves behind the scenes to keep it that way.  We should expect an announcement by the athletic department before 10/24 of a juiced-up compensation package for Cignetti & staff, in addition to increased NIL and a fundraising platform for stadium enhancements.  HOWEVER, I do not know Cig’s stance on the situation nor am I aware of any discussions with Scott that would pour cold water on the swirling rumors.  If the Penn State position is still open at the end of next week with no announcement by IU, I will begin to sweat profusely.  
 

Go Hoosiers!

[Ron Mexico 292]

I believe Cig stays.  I know IU is again making moves behind the scenes to keep it that way.  We should expect an announcement by the athletic department before 10/24 of a juiced-up compensation package for Cignetti & staff, in addition to increased NIL and a fundraising platform for stadium enhancements.  HOWEVER, I do not know Cig’s stance on the situation nor am I aware of any discussions with Scott that would pour cold water on the swirling rumors.  If the Penn State position is still open at the end of next week with no announcement by IU, I will begin to sweat profusely.  


BTW, I have no recollection of my old screen name, Mujezinovic007 lol.  (See above post)

[HoosierMatty 561]

He's the best coach in the country. As far as I'm concerned he should be the highest paid in the Big Ten. We got the money we can make it happen. 

[moyemayhem 1,810]

For what it’s worth Mike Katic said on Mark Titus’ podcast that Cignetti wouldn’t be going to Penn State.  He said Cignetti is a Pittsburgh guy who hates central PA and Penn State, and more importantly his wife loves Bloomington.

Also of note is that Titus’ cohost is Brandon Walker who called Cignetti a coward on Saturday’s Barstool pregame show.  Needless to say, Katic addressed that as well.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hi5xXaUEvN4gA6KSUoR8z?si=eyhXl7UKTA2Wb-mbvvZWaA&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A0eJdYO923ory6MIvZpoSVV

[RoadRage 3,242]

On 10/12/2025 at 7:59 PM, IU5355 said:

CIG will retire here and his statue will stand outside of Memorial Stadium. 

I think you meant Cignetti Stadium……

[southsidehoosier 5,334]