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Mac Engel: Indiana’s Curt Cignetti Is the Curve-Killing Coach Who Ruined It for Everyone
- Two days after Indiana's national-title win, Curt Cignetti was named national Coach of the Year at the Paul `Bear` Bryant Awards in Houston, after leading Indiana University to a 27-21 victory over Miami and a perfect 16-0 season.
- By leaning on older, experienced transfers rather than outspending rivals, Indiana University head coach Curt Cignetti credited having the right people and high standards as the foundation, drawing on his Alabama staff and head-coaching success at James Madison University, Elon University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
- A $2 million bonus for Monday's 27-21 win and market provisions will push Cignetti into the top three highest-paid coaches, prompting more than 30 FBS openings.
- Curt Cignetti's sudden fame generated a Google nod and talk of books and films chronicling his rise, with media producers planning documentaries beyond sports coverage.
- By resetting expectations, Curt Cignetti, Indiana University head coach, forced rivals to rethink pay and personnel as the incoming class of recruits and transfers, led by Josh Hoover, gains financially despite observers noting limited donor NIL spending.
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Google's Hilarious Cignetti Tribute: "Yup He Won"
As if the 2026 National Championship on Monday didn’t make it official, IU Coach Curt Cignetti is now certified on Google. During Curt Cignetti’s introductory press conference for Indiana University in 2023, he made quite the impact with four iconic words. The newly appointed coach was asked how he would be selling his vison to potential recruits for the Hoosiers, Cignetti replied “It’s pretty simple. I win. Google me.” Those confident words ha…
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Indiana coach Curt Cignetti once said, 'Google me.' This is what happens if you do it now.
Curt Cignetti was salty. Asked at a news conference about how he planned to sell his vision to young players, the recently hired Indiana coach didn't even look up while delivering his now-famous response. "It's pretty simple. I win," answered…
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