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

[monskisprodigy]

9 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Any guesses on what Cig meant by his multiple allusions to "no self-imposed limitations"?

Curious what folks around here think.

Curious about this as well...

Assuming that him and Dolson had a very frank conversation, and Cig's vision included improving several areas Indiana is lacking or has lacked in the past (NIL, Recruiting Budget, etc...). If Cig was Dolson's guy, and he clearly laid out his vision and plan, it could be as simple as IU is coming to the table and committing to the entirety of that plan, and not limiting ourselves in areas we can control to win games, be successful and not simply limp into bowl games here and there.

[rcbowla]

Any guesses on what Cig meant by his multiple allusions to "no self-imposed limitations"?
Curious what folks around here think.

Was curious as well. No excuses? Goal will be to always win a NC rather than just be bowl eligible??

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[IUHoosierJoe]

5 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Any guesses on what Cig meant by his multiple allusions to "no self-imposed limitations"?

Curious what folks around here think.

No limit to how good we can be.

[cthomas]

If he coaches half as good as he talks, we are immediately better. This is a step up in competition but I like that he is confident he can handle it. We need what he brings as a coach and we also need better players to move significantly up in conference. But, that said, better coaching probably has us in a bowl this year.

[8bucks]

Anyone notice that gleam in his eye when he said the dog was gone?  Makes you wonder. 

[monskisprodigy]

9 minutes ago, cthomas said:

If he coaches half as good as he talks, we are immediately better. This is a step up in competition but I like that he is confident he can handle it. We need what he brings as a coach and we also need better players to move significantly up in conference. But, that said, better coaching probably has us in a bowl this year.

He brings a high level of expectation and winning mindset, and is expressing it for all to hear, with confidence...what that does for a locker room and a team is huge. Change the culture, change the mindset..."High standard, high expectation, high accountability". 

Anddd I just ran through the wall. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

18 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Any guesses on what Cig meant by his multiple allusions to "no self-imposed limitations"?

Curious what folks around here think.

Whitten told Compliance to back off?

[tyappleg]

4 minutes ago, 8bucks said:

Anyone notice that gleam in his eye when he said the dog was gone?  Makes you wonder. 

The dog got complacent.  It had to go. 

[Golfman25]

19 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Any guesses on what Cig meant by his multiple allusions to "no self-imposed limitations"?

Curious what folks around here think.

Getting rid of the "we can't do that mentality."   Heck, there are several posters here who would just settle for "Kentucky like" results and go to a few bowl games.  He's made it clear -- he expects to play in the B10 Championship. 

[JSHoosier]

1 hour ago, Trish said:

HOOSIERS! 
 

Let’s get some portal kids these next several weeks!

Let's nab the kid mentioned earlier that runs a 4.4, Jah Jah Boyd.

[Hovadipo]

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

Whitten told Compliance to back off?

Compliance chilling out would be a significant development. 

[TTT]

There should be two happy coaches:  one who receives a pocket full of cash to work to clean up a mess and work to make some IU football history.  The other receives a pocket full of cash to leave an unpleasant situation and start a new job/career life on his own timeline.

[monskisprodigy]

I loved his second answer on NIL...

Said we won't have the same resources that other top teams have, but that wont be detrimental...said he would love to see the price tag of the top guys compared to their production...it's all abut how you evaluate and develop kids...his worst transfers at JMU were power 5 kids, best were FSC kids. 

We won't likely ever compete with the big schools for NIL dollars...but Coach Cig is making no excuses....

 

[go iu bb]

37 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Any guesses on what Cig meant by his multiple allusions to "no self-imposed limitations"?

Curious what folks around here think.

The IU football mindset, maybe? "We're IU football, we can't beat that team."

[go iu bb]

31 minutes ago, cthomas said:

If he coaches half as good as he talks, we are immediately better. This is a step up in competition but I like that he is confident he can handle it. We need what he brings as a coach and we also need better players to move significantly up in conference. But, that said, better coaching probably has us in a bowl this year.

Yep, he talks the talk now he'll need to walk the walk. Past results indicate he should be able to do that.

As for the last sentence, I agree. This team could have gotten 6 wins this year. Looks possible next year, too.

[OGIUAndy]

8 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

Yep, he talks the talk now he'll need to walk the walk. Past results indicate he should be able to do that.

As for the last sentence, I agree. This team could  should have gotten 6 wins this year. Looks possible next year, too.

 

[go iu bb]

13 minutes ago, monskisprodigy said:

I loved his second answer on NIL...

Said we won't have the same resources that other top teams have, but that wont be detrimental...said he would love to see the price tag of the top guys compared to their production...it's all abut how you evaluate and develop kids...his worst transfers at JMU were power 5 kids, best were FSC kids. 

We won't likely ever compete with the big schools for NIL dollars...but Coach Cig is making no excuses....

 

IU has a large fanbase. The problem is we're used to the football team being bad and the administration not seeming to care. If they start winning, and doing it consistently, I think you'll see the NIL dollars increase. If they start winning big like the big schools do? Well, I think IU can compete. A lot of ifs in there (and big ones at that) but winning changes a lot things, including how much money fans are willing to part with.

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

1 hour ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

He doesn’t give the warm and fuzzy, friendlies. I mean, that’s probably the case for most winning football coaches. But he’s long married. He’s a family man and football is his top priority. His past indicates it works. I love his confidence that’s for sure. I love his recruiting philosophy. I hope it works against the best of the best.


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He isn't a clappy clappy boy like Allen. Watched JMU playing Coastal Carolina and hecwas ripping into dudes while up 40. He seems more like the type that'll hold the players accountable in the moment, rather than throwing them under the bus after the game.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

He isn't a clappy clappy boy like Allen. Watched JMU playing Coastal Carolina and hecwas ripping into dudes while up 40. He seems more like the type that'll hold the players accountable in the moment, rather than throwing them under the bus after the game.

I’ve got no problem with a tough coach. He’s just got to get kids that match his personality. I like what he’s selling so far.


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[IU - Kaulie]

4 hours ago, Chris007 said:

I'm sure this guy will get your wife to some games next year. our new QB coach

It works for me :)