Coach Curt Cignetti to INDIANA

[iubb 3,849]

 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 9,085]

4 minutes ago, mamasa said:

It's always interesting to see the uniform comments. Being honest, unless we're wearing chrome helmets or black jerseys, I never pay attention (same is pretty much true for any sport). But, I also understand that it's a huge draw for sales and recruits. I enjoy hearing what you all have to say about them!

This past year's unis looked cheap. Like peewee football cheap. Adidas best.

[OGIUAndy 918]

1 minute ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

This past year's unis looked cheap. Like peewee football cheap. Adidas best.

I agree with this. The name plate (I think that's what you call it) looked bad. 

[NashvilleHoosier 3,842]

10 minutes ago, iubb said:

 

Alright, b-town locals. We have a serious situation on our hands. We gotta get Coach Cig into a tailor ASAP.

[Demo 21,955]

Coach is on Big Ten Network right now. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 10,381]

3 minutes ago, NashvilleHoosier said:

Alright, b-town locals. We have a serious situation on our hands. We gotta get Coach Cig into a tailor ASAP.

I prefer my football coach NOT in a suit, anyways. 

[SamIam 732]

https://www.dnronline.com/sun_belt_extra/inside-cignetti-s-quarterback-influences-ability-to-develop/article_994b03b7-dbbc-59e9-96fb-c01f1d2e6d65.html

Posted this a few days ago but this article talks about his offensive philosophy. Used to be an NFL-style, under center guy. During an end of season film session he watched Sark's NC winning Alabama offense and decided to adopt it. Love that he's willing to adapt. 

[tyappleg 5,997]

4 minutes ago, btownqb said:

I prefer my football coach NOT in a suit, anyways. 

Has a football coach ever looked good in a suit, outside of Kliff Kingsbury?

[NashvilleHoosier 3,842]

9 minutes ago, Demo said:

Coach is on Big Ten Network right now. 

That was fantastic. "I figured I better make the drive up here to Indy since we'll be playing in this game next year."

I nearly ran through a wall myself!

[OGIUAndy 918]

10 minutes ago, Demo said:

Coach is on Big Ten Network right now. 

Just said "...we're going to thrive in the portal..." 

"70-80%" staff has been "hired"

Will not being doing much in regards to JMU's bowl game. 

Said we'll be playing in the Big Ten Championship game next year. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 10,381]

1 minute ago, tyappleg said:

Has a football coach ever looked good in a suit, outside of Kliff Kingsbury?

Someone will soon post a pic of Bear Bryant or Lombardi, but yeah just not a fan. I don't even like it for basketball coaches, to each their own! 

[IndyResident16 567]

1 hour ago, Chris007 said:

Also just read he's bringing his associate head coach who is also their special teams coach. 

Surprised Pat Kuntz DL coach hasn't been hired yet. Former Roncalli/ND standout and IU grad assistant. JMU gave up 2.1 YPC this year and had a DL named Sun Belt DPOY.

[iubb 3,849]

 

[OGIUAndy 918]

Just now, IndyResident16 said:

Surprised Pat Kuntz DL coach hasn't been hired yet. Former Roncalli/ND standout and IU grad assistant. JMU gave up 2.1 YPC this year and had a DL named Sun Belt DPOY.

He said in the BTN interview 70-80% of his staff is already in place. So that leads me to believe a lot of his coaches are coming, not just the ones mentioned. 

[Chris007 56,916]

8 minutes ago, Demo said:

Coach is on Big Ten Network right now. 

He said "I better get used to this drive to Indy since we'll be playing in this game next year"

Also said he has 80% of his staff done. I'm pumped

 

[NashvilleHoosier 3,842]

12 minutes ago, btownqb said:

I prefer my football coach NOT in a suit, anyways. 

Oh me neither. Especially on the sidelines. But on occasions where you have to wear one, I honestly have no idea why, but a baggy suit just irks me. Make it fit!

[Class of '66 Old Fart 88,090]

I read on X that in addition to many of his current staff following him to Bloomington he's also bringing his favorite barista from his local Starbucks.  Can anyone confirm that?

[NashvilleHoosier 3,842]

8 minutes ago, OGIUAndy said:

Will not being doing much in regards to JMU's bowl game. 
 

To expand on this, for anyone worried about where his focus will be, he said 90% Indiana, he'll be at the bowl game but not much involved in the preparation for it. Great to hear.

[Stuhoo 86,267]

4 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

I read on X that in addition to many of his current staff following him to Bloomington he's also bringing his favorite barista from his local Starbucks.  Can anyone confirm that?

Close but not true!

Apparently Coach Cig will be using a portion of IUFB's NIL money to bring @HoosierHoopster and his 'magic 1970's percolator' to Bloomington.

[OGIUAndy 918]

1 hour ago, OGIUAndy said:

THIS^^^ I was the one who posted about the recruit saying the practices under CTA were "a sh*show" and "middle school". CTA was a good guy but for IU to be a consistent winner and raise the floor, you need someone who's the CEO and can instill a real foundation for success. Just the fact that Cigs is talking about this specifically is a very good sign. 

And this particular recruit's dad is already texting a positive story about Cignetti. I think we're in good hands here.