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that is the key. he brought a lot of players with him and used the portal so that 15 starters are portal and 50% comes from his former team. He also got a hand made schedule with only 4 games away and 8 at home. plus UMich not the same team this year. This gave him what he needed to bring it all together. He and his staff are good coaches but this may not be sustainable.
Yea, He's had a nice short run against subpar competition - IU's schedule was ranked 103rd last week - but what happens when-if they fall back some in the next few years? I understand, though, the pressure to sign him as some down programs were probably ready to throw the bank at him. We'll find out - in Columbus next week - how legit they are. I'm staying away from betting on that one.
I'm not sold on Indiana yet. The preliminary line for IU @ OSU has the Buckeyes as a 10.5 point favorite. I think they cover easily. But I'm often wrong which is why I never place bets.
I’m with you. Their SOS is now 100th in the country. I would take OSU to cover the spread, but, I too, never place bets.
Yea, I'm just not sure about this Indiana team with that schedule. They had a very hard time with a really DOWN Michigan team last week at that crowd noise will be off the charts next week in Columbus. I'm just not betting on this one (so far) although I'm starting to lean on taking OSU and giving the points
Mel did not master his domain.Hopefully, he shows more self control than mel tucker.
Curt won’t take IT out!Hopefully, he shows more self control than mel tucker.
You want to establish a culture. Just win, the culture thing will take care of itself.
Mel should have used tongs.Hopefully, he shows more self control than mel tucker.
Well it was either give him a raise or expect him to walk. Cignetti was going to get a lot of attention from programs that can easily outbid Indiana.
Can't decide what will be the most fun after James Franklin's contract extension. The weeping or the gnashing of teeth. 10 more years?10-0 Indiana gives Cignetti new 8-year contract
Indiana has agreed to a contract extension and raise for coach Curt Cignetti after he has led the Hoosiers to a 10-0 start in his first season.
”Dr. Kraft, it’s Coach Franklin on Line 1. He says it’s urgent.”
Excellent point. Heard a commentator question if the portal mercenaries FSU brought in are buying in when a season goes sideways like it has for the Noles this year. Cignetti has done a good job but seems very cocky having played one of the softest schedules so far. We shall see.
He caught lightning in a bottle this year with his portal transfers from JMU, no question about it. I highly doubt it is sustainable (just ask Mel Tucker or Mike Norvell). How many times is he likely to win future recruiting battles (whether it be high school or portal) with kids choosing between Indiana and Penn State, Ohio State, Michigan, Oregon .... and so on ... because those are the type of kids he'll need to consistently compete against the top 10.
