Can we all agree

[welshman#]

Pitt is 4-0 and Nardizzi is probably pretty safe. He had a bad season last year but 3 of the last 4 have been stellar for Narduzzi with one being an 11 win season.

And while WVU’s only 2-2 currently, they’re coming off a 9-4 season in 2023, so I’d assume that Neal Brown is safe, at least for now.

I guess the Arky job might open up, but Cig doesn’t strike me as an SEC sort of guy. More of a northeastern-midwestern kinda guy.

 

[Big Red Crimson Buffalo]

Cig’s current contract.
Seeing the details of this and the huge amount of incentive built in….tells me that this is a coach who bets on himself. I actually love the incentive “commission style” pay structure.

https://247sports.com/college/india...ignettis-full-contract-details-223038368/amp/

 

[jb17]

Man, I’m just worried about not having a letdown against NW - all I know is that this is fun…..

 

[TomEric4756]

If the winning continues (which I think it will) and CCC is able to establish IU as a football power, he will assure himself of becoming legendary and probably HOF worthy... Think about it, turning around a football program with such a poor history like IU's will be recognized as monumental.... Sure, he could go to an established power and have success, like so many other coaches, but his legacy won't be viewed in the same light as it will be if he does an about-face with IU and keeps it that way for 5+-10 years.

I believe he realizes that too, and to him he'd love to be seen in the same way as his dad.... being named to the HOF... That's why I think he'd prefer to stay at IU.... Like he said, he wants this to be his last stop.

It’d be great to see CCC do what K-states Snyder did for K-state.

 

[Al Bino]

No way IU gets in bidding war,

Reasoning?

 

[Hoosier Clarion]

It’d be great to see CCC do what K-states Snyder did for K-state.

...and better...

 

[jughaid]

I like to think Cig and staff will be here for the next 8 years. We just don’t know it, yet. In the meantime, Be Here Now.

Be Here Now....nice little know Harrison tune

 

[abraxis]

Be Here Now....nice little know Harrison tune

Ram Dass lives!

 

[Tammany Hall]

And while WVU’s only 2-2 currently, they’re coming off a 9-4 season in 2023, so I’d assume that Neal Brown is safe, at least for now.

I guess the Arky job might open up, but Cig doesn’t strike me as an SEC sort of guy. More of a northeastern-midwestern kinda guy.

It’s nice that while WVU has more football culture than us and Cig has some ties, I doubt Cig would go down to a lesser conference and IU’s athletic dept is quite a bit larger than WVU — like 30-40% more revenue, and we can hopefully give him more resources here.

Agree Arky is whole other world to adjust to and a tough gig. Didn’t work well for Bret. Then there are the struggling big FB schools like Auburn, Florida, and FSU. And again that’s a big culture change and not sure if they would be interested, plus some of those jobs may be bad situations to jump into.

My only concern would be someone like a PSU coming knocking, can’t deny that is an amazing job. And to be a broken record, not too likely to be interested.

Tbh I’m not worried about this right now. But it is an interesting topic when brought up on the board or by a talking head.

 

[812jmac]

Let this sink in: We had 4 turnovers and STILL scored the most points out of anyone in the conference this week.

More than O$U
More than U$C
More than Oregon

We probably would have hung 50+ on MD if not for the turnovers.

 

[OpenWheels]

Cig’s current contract.
Seeing the details of this and the huge amount of incentive built in….tells me that this is a coach who bets on himself. I actually love the incentive “commission style” pay structure.

https://247sports.com/college/india...ignettis-full-contract-details-223038368/amp/

Those buyouts aren't anywhere near high enough that an SEC team, and several other schools, would even blink. 8 million if they poach him this year.
I don't think he'll go anywhere, my bet is the simplest answer is a big raise. Hopefully he can keep his staff. He credits them constantly. But I also feel good that he'd make good hires, no Walt Bell or Charlton Warren. (Not saying all the issues were those guys fault.)
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[abraxis]

Those buyouts aren't anywhere near high enough that an SEC team, and several other schools, would even blink. 8 million if they poach him this year.
I don't think he'll go anywhere, my bet is the simplest answer is a big raise. Hopefully he can keep his staff. He credits them constantly. But I also feel good that he'd make good hires, no Walt Bell or Charlton Warren. (Not saying all the issues were those guys fault.)
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It might be different if Cignetti was 48 years old. At 63, he's in it now for the long haul that remains. He's our bull in the pasture field who can still get it up, smiling cows awaiting.

 

[Hoosiers Rising]

They didn’t need to decide really. It was a no-brainer that for the sake of the department’s future with realignments, big deals completely centered around the sport of football. They knew it was a no-brainer. Not much of a decision. In one sense, their hand was forced to do the logical thing.

We always do the right thing, after we try everything else.

 

[Kelly_32]

Those buyouts aren't anywhere near high enough that an SEC team, and several other schools, would even blink. 8 million if they poach him this year.
I don't think he'll go anywhere, my bet is the simplest answer is a big raise. Hopefully he can keep his staff. He credits them constantly. But I also feel good that he'd make good hires, no Walt Bell or Charlton Warren. (Not saying all the issues were those guys fault.)
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$8 million is nothing. Just look at what A&M paid Jimbo to go away.

 

[Hoosier Clarion]

Those buyouts aren't anywhere near high enough that an SEC team, and several other schools, would even blink. 8 million if they poach him this year.
I don't think he'll go anywhere, my bet is the simplest answer is a big raise. Hopefully he can keep his staff. He credits them constantly. But I also feel good that he'd make good hires, no Walt Bell or Charlton Warren. (Not saying all the issues were those guys fault.)
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Warren was a complete waste. He started the downward trajectory of the IU D. The 1st shoe to drop bringing the end of Allen at IU. Bell was the 2nd, final shoe.

 

[TominDallas]

Warren was a complete waste. He started the downward trajectory of the IU D. The 1st shoe to drop bringing the end of Allen at IU. Bell was the 2nd, final shoe.

Wait a minute...what about the Oline coach that he took years to fire. That one was a head scratcher.

 

[ESalum86]

Reasoning?

Let this sink in: We had 4 turnovers and STILL scored the most points out of anyone in the conference this week.

More than O$U
More than U$C
More than Oregon

We probably would have hung 50+ on MD if not for the turnovers.

4 turnovers.
4 punts.
42 FRIGGIN' points!

 

[welshman#]

It’s nice that while WVU has more football culture than us and Cig has some ties, I doubt Cig would go down to a lesser conference and IU’s athletic dept is quite a bit larger than WVU — like 30-40% more revenue, and we can hopefully give him more resources here.

Agree Arky is whole other world to adjust to and a tough gig. Didn’t work well for Bret. Then there are the struggling big FB schools like Auburn, Florida, and FSU. And again that’s a big culture change and not sure if they would be interested, plus some of those jobs may be bad situations to jump into.

My only concern would be someone like a PSU coming knocking, can’t deny that is an amazing job. And to be a broken record, not too likely to be interested.

Tbh I’m not worried about this right now. But it is an interesting topic when brought up on the board or by a talking head.

Given his time at NC State and Elon, as well as “next door” at JMU, I wouldn’t be shocked if UNC might be interested in Cig (if Mack Brown “retires”) but I don’t know why any B1G 10 coach would walk away from $85-$90 million in annual TV revenue in order to cope with the God-awful TV contract the ACC schools are saddled with.

Especially if their league office caves in and makes concessions to FSU in order to keep them in the conference. Clemson would demand the same concessions. So would Miami, at which point that whole conference could begin to evaporate into non-existence.

 

[Bucket Getter]

Wait a minute...what about the Oline coach that he took years to fire. That one was a head scratcher.

Where are those 3 guys now? Surely not in high demand. I was stunned to see Sheridan in the box last night calling Alabama’s offense.

 

[Kelly_32]

Where are those 3 guys now? Surely not in high demand. I was stunned to see Sheridan in the box last night calling Alabama’s offense.

I don’t think Sheridan is actually calling the plays.

 

[Al Bino]

4 turnovers.
4 punts.
42 FRIGGIN' points!

Why are you posting this in response to me?

 

[ESalum86]

Why are you posting this in response to me?

I have no idea how your quote ended up in my post.

 

[snarlcakes]

Our G-5 all-star team is pretty damn good and can play with just about anyone in the league?

We're gonna go to a bowl game and have a shot at 9, maybe 10 wins.

Nobody thought we were gonna look as good as we do. If they would have said we win 6 and go to a bowl at the beginning of the year, there isn't a person on this board that wouldn't have taken that.

Lets enjoy this season. It's turning out to be a good one.

We can agree were the best football team in the country. 11-1 and a playoff birth are a real possibility. Michigan's offense is atrocious and Cig isn't scared. Neither am I.

Spoiler

I do reserve the right to walk back all of these statements if we lose against Northwester

 

[Kelly_32]

We can agree were the best football team in the country. 11-1 and a playoff birth are a real possibility. Michigan's offense is atrocious and Cig isn't scared. Neither am I.

Spoiler

I do reserve the right to walk back all of these statements if we lose against Northwester

He’s not scared of Ohio State either. They both suck. Just ask him. 😉

 

[Big Red Crimson Buffalo]

Where are those 3 guys now? Surely not in high demand. I was stunned to see Sheridan in the box last night calling Alabama’s offense.

Darren Hiller is an Offensive Line Analyst this year at Auburn. Charlton Warren is the AHC and DB coach at North Carolina under Mack Brown.

 

[OpenWheels]

Darren Hiller is an Offensive Line Analyst this year at Auburn. Charlton Warren is the AHC and DB coach at North Carolina under Mack Brown.

Hiller: "My analysis says the line is better than my lines. Anything else?"

J/K ! Once a Hoosier always a Hoosier.

 

[RunninRichie]

aint played nobody

 

[Big Red Crimson Buffalo]

aint played nobody

I watched UK’s loss to South Carolina at home. You got your asses handed to you. Other losses were legit and congrats on the fluke win this past weekend.
I’m surprised you follow football at all. Does your Mark Pope love doll need inflated again?

 

[RunninRichie]

I watched UK’s loss to South Carolina at home. You got your asses handed to you. Other losses were legit and congrats on the fluke win this past weekend.
I’m surprised you follow football at all. Does your Mark Pope love doll need inflated again?

Did you also watch our win against #6 ole miss? Lol, fluke win? Seems like that was a fluke loss. We played #1 UGA to the wire. Of course I follow football, it’s the SEC.


Id like to see IU play USC. Would be over at halftime.

 

[Baller23Boogie]

aint played nobody

Jesus, you Kentucky people hurt my brain trying to read your hick talk.

 

[Tammany Hall]

Did you also watch our win against #6 ole miss? Lol, fluke win? We played #1 UGA to the wire. Of course I follow football, it’s the SEC.

Lane is a choke. Georgia doesn’t take you seriously and they still won.

 

[RunninRichie]

Lane is a choke and Georgia doesn’t take you seriously.

UK has a top 15 defense in the country.

 

[RunninRichie]

Jesus, you Kentucky people hurt my brain trying to read your hick talk.

We say the same when you yankees start talking, in your TV commercial accent.

 

[Baller23Boogie]

We say the same when you yankees start talking, in your TV commercial accent.

I'd rather be called a Yankee then a hick.

 

[RunninRichie]

I'd rather be called a Yankee then a hick.

Vice versa.

 

[vesuvius13]

Vice versa.

Get off this site and stay off since you love the SEC. IU beat UCLA more than LSU did.

 

[Big Red Crimson Buffalo]

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Did you also watch our win against #6 ole miss? Lol, fluke win? Seems like that was a fluke loss. We played #1 UGA to the wire. Of course I follow football, it’s the SEC.


Id like to see IU play USC. Would be over at halftime.

So, I guess you answered the question:
The Mark Pope love doll is currently out of commission in your household which has led to a bunch of sexual pent up anger.
I know….we suck. That’s why in the head to head with UK in football we lead

Indiana–Kentucky football rivalry - Wikipedia

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[OpenWheels]

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Id like to see IU play USC. Would be over at halftime.

Bull! B.U.L.L.

Well, maybe... But I think S. Carolina might hang with the Hoosiers until mid third, maybe a bit longer before we put them away.
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[Big Red Crimson Buffalo]

Did you also watch our win against #6 ole miss? Lol, fluke win? Seems like that was a fluke loss. We played #1 UGA to the wire. Of course I follow football, it’s the SEC.


Id like to see IU play USC. Would be over at halftime.

The go ahead score for UK was an obsolute fluke. The ball was jarred loose like a bullet right into a WRs hands.

 

[hookyIU1990]

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So, I guess you answered the question:
The Mark Pope love doll is currently out of commission in your household which has led to a bunch of sexual pent up anger.
I know….we suck. That’s why in the head to head with UK in football we lead

Indiana–Kentucky football rivalry - Wikipedia

en.m.wikipedia.org

I'm amazed they want to play us in anything. Hell, they don't even want to play us in baseball if they have to come to Bloomington. Trash school with fans like Richie carrying the flag.