The Indiana Hoosiers are finalizing a deal to hire Curt Cignetti as their new football coach

[cigaretteman]

The Indiana Hoosiers are finalizing a deal to hire Curt Cignetti as their new football coach, two people with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday.

The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because contract details and approval were still to be completed.



The 62-year-old Cignetti has spent the past five seasons at James Madison, where he presided over the Dukes’ transition from FCS to FBS. He’s gone 52-9, won three conference titles and led No. 24 James Madison to a Sun Belt East Division title this season.

Cignetti replaces Tom Allen, who was fired Sunday after seven full seasons in charge of the Hoosiers.

Indiana finalizing deal to hire Curt Cignetti as new football coach

The Indiana Hoosiers are finalizing a deal to hire Curt Cignetti as their new football coach.

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[Jimmy McGill]

Now they need to finalize a deal for a fanbase that supports their team

 

[OutbackBowl2017]

Now they need to finalize a deal for a fanbase that supports their team

They are holding out for NIL.

 

[JRHawk2003]

Place is a graveyard. Good luck Dude.

 

[cigaretteman]

Place is a graveyard. Good luck Dude.

Yep, where coaches go to die. Used to be a basketball school, but haven't done much since they canned Knight, and Purdue has overtaken them.

 

[JRHawk2003]

Yep, where coaches go to die. Used to be a basketball school, but haven't done much since they canned Knight, and Purdue has overtaken them.

The last good football period they had was the Bill Mallory era in the late 80's-early 90's.

 

[SoProudNole]

I've been to Bloomington. It's a very nice college town. Thanks for posting this.

 

[LuteHawk]

At the age of 62, Cignetti has more miles behind him than
ahead of him. He will not have a long term impact on Indiana
University football. He will be another coach who was past
his prime and everyone knew it.

 

[hawkirugged17]

 

[SolarHawk]

Millions of guaranteed dollars will attract candidates, but, shouldn’t Indiana just give up on football? I know, they are obligated as a B1G team to field a football team. It’s just….pointless lol.

 

[joelbc1]

Well, the guy certainly believes he can turn Indiana U. fb around.
“cringey” confident…

 

[wausauhawk]

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I noticed he didn't call out Iowa. Probably wants to hire BF to coordinate his offense.

 

[FAUlty Gator]

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lol. Good move. They’re gonna beat you by 40 whether to say that or not. Might as well get your shots in.

 

[onlyTheObvious]

They win over a bunch of people if they wore throwback uniforms for a couple home games.

 

[Hawkfan_08]

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Oh. My.

 

[who r u]

 

[win4jj]

They win over a bunch of people if they wore throwback uniforms for a couple home games.

Breaking Away. One of my all time favorite movies.

 

[onlyTheObvious]

Breaking Away. One of my all time favorite movies.

Was on YouTube for free viewing just a few weeks ago. Good flick.