Rick Neuheisel on the CBS halftime show…

[IUFreak]

just said our coach is the next Saban.

And discussion about whether we can keep him.

To that I say eff you people—let us have this moment. Lord knows we deserve it.

 

[td75]

Indiana will be forced to up Cignetti's pay very soon. After they spank Northwestern next Saturday, Dolson should probably renegotiate Cignetti's contract.

 

[Brockettman]

Renegotiate, and put in a huge buy out if someone wants to hire him away .

 

[Tammany Hall]

This appeared to be all Dolson’s hire and he sold Cig and staff on IU. I’m sure he has a plan if raises are deserved.

If things keep going well it will be interesting to see how much we can increase our NIL. Get some boosters excited I could see some pretty big increases. That coupled with the rev share (likely no issues for IU to fund that) could give this staff a lot more money for players.

All of the above could be a big boost in resources for the staff, which is obviously very appealing. No telling what happens if a huge program comes calling, but I suspect mid level programs may struggle to get him.

 

[ce36ei]

Just give him a lifetime. He’s old. Probably won’t coach past 70. Hand him the keys. He deserves it.

 

[OpenWheels]

Neuheisel ought to know about switching jobs.

 

[Orbit7958]

Indiana will be forced to up Cignetti's pay very soon. After they spank Northwestern next Saturday, Dolson should probably renegotiate Cignetti's contract.

and they should

 

[td75]

Just give him a lifetime. He’s old. Probably won’t coach past 70. Hand him the keys. He deserves it.

and they should

I concur

 

[Big Red Crimson Buffalo]

This appeared to be all Dolson’s hire and he sold Cig and staff on IU. I’m sure he has a plan if raises are deserved.

If things keep going well it will be interesting to see how much we can increase our NIL. Get some boosters excited I could see some pretty big increases. That coupled with the rev share (likely no issues for IU to fund that) could give this staff a lot more money for players.

All of the above could be a big boost in resources for the staff, which is obviously very appealing. No telling what happens if a huge program comes calling, but I suspect mid level programs may struggle to get him.

Cuban can do more with his $4.6 billion. But alas, Cuban is not a visionary. Doesn’t see the impact of college football and the returns down the road. And, he hates the game of football in general.

 

[Big Red Crimson Buffalo]

Just give him a lifetime. He’s old. Probably won’t coach past 70. Hand him the keys. He deserves it.

Saban was 72. Mack Brown 72 and currently coaching. Bill Snyder was 79 when he retired in 2018.

 

[Btownboom]

Lets be honest the next Saban Is already at Alabama. Former IU OC.

 

[BCCHoosier]

Still think this talk is too early. Let's beat a few good teams first. Maryland and UCLA are solid wins, but we've had a favorable schedule so far.

Love Cig but the ink is not even dry on this contract.

 

[TomEric4756]

Lets be honest the next Saban Is already at Alabama. Former IU OC.

And DeBore is up on UGa with the ball with under 4:00 to pkay in the 4th.

 

[zeke4ahs]

And DeBore is up on UGa with the ball with under 4:00 to pkay in the 4th.

Spoke too soon.

 

[TomEric4756]

Saban was 72. Mack Brown 72 and currently coaching. Bill Snyder was 79 when he retired in 2018.

I think Bill Snyder at K-state … would be a good model for CCC’s success at IU … Bill contended with Longhorns and those pony drawn wagons.

 

[zeke4ahs]

And DeBore is up on UGa with the ball with under 4:00 to pkay in the 4th.

This game is crazy

 

[TomEric4756]

Spoke too soon.

Fortunes are changing fast tonight.

 

[82hoosier]

Cuban can do more with his $4.6 billion. But alas, Cuban is not a visionary. Doesn’t see the impact of college football and the returns down the road. And, he hates the game of football in general.

Cuban is not a visionary. LOL

 

[82hoosier]

It’s deja vu all over again!

 

[Big Red Crimson Buffalo]

Cuban is not a visionary. LOL

When it comes to supporting his alma mater, he’s tunnel visioned on basketball. He doesn’t even recognize football as vital to the health of the university. I think he actually dislikes the sport. So, yes, he lacks vision. Invest in your cash cow Mark!

 

[Cap99]

When it comes to supporting his alma mater, he’s tunnel visioned on basketball. He doesn’t even recognize football as vital to the health of the university. I think he actually dislikes the sport. So, yes, he lacks vision. Invest in your cash cow Mark!

He doesn't support the basketball program either. He is ardently anti-NCAA, and he refuses to give money to support college sports because of it.

 

[iueyedoc99]

When it comes to supporting his alma mater, he’s tunnel visioned on basketball. He doesn’t even recognize football as vital to the health of the university. I think he actually dislikes the sport. So, yes, he lacks vision. Invest in your cash cow Mark!

Not so sure Cuban actually dislikes FB, he just thinks there is no future in the sport due to CTE, and isn’t going to pour money into something with no future.

 

[IUNorth]

McAfee, Neuheisel...its a matter of time now before some of the more major guys like Herbstreit start talking about it. And I'm sure there will be a story with he and Saban on it before too long.

IU is going to have to both pay, and heavily persuade, Cig that IU is a better place to finish his career than a number of other traditionally "better" programs, because many of them will be after him, if they aren't already.

 

[whosyourholydaddy]

Not to forget that, at least imo, Coach Cignetti was highly sought after when IU got him. Did big things, in all facets, at JMU. Either other suitors didn't trust a "smaller school " coach with a great record, or Coach Cig didn't care for them (location/ethics/$offer), or, well, we made the best offer with best risk/reward which he loves. We took the chance with the big money first. Fans keep showing up, a few more wins this season, some bowl wins ... just assure him he's the man going forward, because he is the real deal. And remind him that the sky's the limit if he gets this sleeping B1G school ramped up here. And, what's not to like about Bloomington for a midwest career guy and family? Legacy.

 

[TominDallas]

Not to forget that, at least imo, Coach Cignetti was highly sought after when IU got him. Did big things, in all facets, at JMU. Either other suitors didn't trust a "smaller school " coach with a great record, or Coach Cig didn't care for them (location/ethics/$offer), or, well, we made the best offer with best risk/reward which he loves. We took the chance with the big money first. Fans keep showing up, a few more wins this season, some bowl wins ... just assure him he's the man going forward, because he is the real deal. And remind him that the sky's the limit if he gets this sleeping B1G school ramped up here. And, what's not to like about Bloomington for a midwest career guy and family? Legacy.

This my POV.

 

[FrankTGucker]

Not to forget that, at least imo, Coach Cignetti was highly sought after when IU got him. Did big things, in all facets, at JMU. Either other suitors didn't trust a "smaller school " coach with a great record, or Coach Cig didn't care for them (location/ethics/$offer), or, well, we made the best offer with best risk/reward which he loves. We took the chance with the big money first. Fans keep showing up, a few more wins this season, some bowl wins ... just assure him he's the man going forward, because he is the real deal. And remind him that the sky's the limit if he gets this sleeping B1G school ramped up here. And, what's not to like about Bloomington for a midwest career guy and family? Legacy.

That all sounds great until a school in the south offers $10 mil a year and seemingly unlimited NIL $

 

[IUNorth]

Not to forget that, at least imo, Coach Cignetti was highly sought after when IU got him. Did big things, in all facets, at JMU. Either other suitors didn't trust a "smaller school " coach with a great record, or Coach Cig didn't care for them (location/ethics/$offer), or, well, we made the best offer with best risk/reward which he loves. We took the chance with the big money first. Fans keep showing up, a few more wins this season, some bowl wins ... just assure him he's the man going forward, because he is the real deal. And remind him that the sky's the limit if he gets this sleeping B1G school ramped up here. And, what's not to like about Bloomington for a midwest career guy and family? Legacy.

Very reasonable take here. I hope it holds a lot of truth.

The good news is all of this worry of losing him relies on him winning more games. So it'd end up being a great problem to have.

 

[IUNCAAChamps2012]

It depends on what he wants his legacy to be. Is he a guy that would like to be THE coach that took lowly Indiana from the cellar to perennial big ten title champs, building a legacy at the school? Or does he want a shot to win a couple titles at schools where the expectation is winning and there is no new legacy to build?

I’m genuinely curious

 

[IUNorth]

It depends on what he wants his legacy to be. Is he a guy that would like to be THE coach that took lowly Indiana from the cellar to perennial big ten title champs, building a legacy at the school? Or does he want a shot to win a couple titles at schools where the expectation is winning and there is no new legacy to build?

I’m genuinely curious

Obviously that'll be the main question.

He has left 3 schools already though, to "step up". Indiana is obviously very different in lots of ways to JMU...but he could have stayed there to end his career, and probably had statues outside their stadium too.

IndyResident has convinced me that schools the size/stature of Florida, Florida State, etc... are probably not going to hire him due to his age. I think the biggest threat will be from schools that are off a little bit of late, but have deeper football history. Virginia Tech, maybe a school like Ole Miss if Kiffin leaves for one of the Florida schools, maybe North Carolina if they move on...if schools like that are looking this offseason, those would concern me the most.

As many have mentioned, I think an equally big concern will be him losing key members of his staff to head coaching gigs. Cig seems like the type that we should trust to back fill with good options, but we did see how damaging that was to Allen when he lost his main assistants.

 

[abraxis]

“Heavenly bodies came into proper alignment with your head coach, assistant coaches and schedule. Bask in the comfort of your nation knowing you have “the next Saban” whether prophecy ultimately proves real or imagined. Lingering so long in anticipation of the unknown future steals moments of joy from the known Now that obliterates all past futility. Be here, not there, in time’s ever present Now. It’s there for you to see, just take a look and Be. Burn slowly, the Candle of Life”.
~ Confucius (the former Dexter Whitehead) speaking in translated Sanskrit.