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Curt Cignetti: The best thing to happen to Indiana Hoosiers since 1967? What do you think?

“It’s pretty simple. I win,” Curt Cignetti answered when asked about him attracting new players to the program. The new head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers football team is receiving significant applause. He has led the team to an impressive 7-0 record, marking their best start since 1967. Did you know that? Last Saturday, the Hoosiers achieved a resounding 56-7 victory over Nebraska, which not only maintained their undefeated status but also showcased their dominance in the Big Ten Conference.

Hoosiers are fortunate to have Cignetti as their leader. He is not only in the headlines because of the current season. He has an impressive track record at previous football programs as well. He started his coaching career in 1983; since then, he has guided more than 10 teams. Analyst Joe DeLeone shed light on his achievements and the impact of his coaching approach.

In the latest episode of The Ruffino & Joe Show—Weekly College Football, the former player of the University of Rhode Island, Joe, showed deep respect for Curt Cignetti’s coaching abilities. “I give Coach Cignetti a ton of props, and I have said this. And I’ve said this a million times, and I bring it up in any opportunity that somebody brings up. I played against this band when I was at Uri, and this dude when he was at Elon and he was at JMU, kicked the sh-t out of us.”

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Joe further highlights that among all the coaches they have played against, Cignetti is the only one who truly stood out. And we can trust Joe on that, right? Cignetti’s work speaks for him. “He is the only coach that I have faced in the times where he was at two different schools that I could say that’s a football coach who knew how to kick us, kick our a** in every single facet of the field.” Curt Cignetti joined the Indiana Hoosiers with a strong sense of confidence, and he has successfully maintained that confidence throughout the season.

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Curt Cignetti praises Shawn Asbury for his game-changing move

“Great win,” Cignetti said as he addressed the media after their dominating victory over Nebraska. Running back Justice Ellison displayed some impressive game last Saturday. He rushed for 105 yards and scored two touchdowns. This was Hoosiers’ best start in 57 years. While everything was going right for the Hoosiers, unfortunately, quarterback Kurtis Rourke injured his right hand and had to leave the field after the first half. Tayven Jackson took the golden opportunity and played the remainder of the game.

The Hoosiers have secured four victories in Big Ten play this season, and their win over Nebraska marked the largest margin in conference history. Under head coach Curt Cignetti, the team is clearly on the right path, showcasing their strength and determination.

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Curt Cignetti: The best thing to happen to Indiana Hoosiers since 1967? What do you think?

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Sport’s Illustrated reported HC’s statement on the turning point of the game; proudly, Cignettu said, “Let me say this. Shawn Asbury’s play (a 78-yard interception return) was probably the big play in the game. There were a lot of big plays in that game, but that was a real momentum-turning play.”

We can feel you, HC! You and your team deserve all the praise and acknowledgement. You and your team deserve all the praise and acknowledgement. Let’s see if the Hoosiers continue to maintain their winning streak moving ahead.

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