Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke has a commendable ride from being a Canadian underdog to climbing up as the Hosiers’ main guy to flex. His high-flying performances through the weeks not only added to his individual worth but also contributed greatly to the team’s historic transition. For the first time since 1960, Indiana reached an all-time high of 7-0 with an unfathomable offense. But destiny quickly pulled in a block on the road. Rourke had to break off with a grave thumb injury during the game against Nebraska. Ever since anticipation about the return of the 6 ft 3 has become a recurring theme to the CFB.  Finally, it’s time to take a breath and relax as some good news awaits us on the horizon.

The Hosiers easily surpassed the threats that Nebraska imposed in an intense week 8 fight but they lost their key architect Kurtis Rourke. It was all good for the Indiana poster boy in the first half. By that time, he was already 17/21 on the day for 189 passing yards, one interception, and one touchdown. But the situation took a pear-shape when Rourke’s thumb accidentally hit the helmet of an opposing cornerback on a passing attempt. The nail came out and the player was escorted to the locker room, making room for third-year quarterback Tayven Jackson to do the rest. Now, putting a stop to the growing uncertainty and concern, ESPN’s Pete Thamel, tweeted, implicating the nightmare is seemingly over for the Hoosiers. He noted that the QB is healing well and is highly likely to suit up against Michigan State on Nov. 2.

Initially, after the mishap, the team stunned the fanbase with an “indefinite period of time” and “expected to return in 2024” narrative. But they weren’t purposely spreading the terror. The situation genuinely called for tension unless and until a successful surgery on Monday made room for some optimistic progression.

But the seed of this good news has perhaps been there since the beginning. To elaborate, Rourke reportedly didn’t reach that extreme level of severity where he couldn’t finish the game, but coach Cignetti’s protective instinct got in the way and for the best.

Coach Curt Cignetti’ pulled off the right decision about Kurtis Rourke 

Anyone who watches college football can’t deny the fact that Indiana football is rolling with an unstoppable gear. While you may argue that they are yet to put their strength on the line against a team like Ohio State, it can’t fade out the brilliance Curt Cignetti has brought to the table as a coach so far. The coach who sailed through the course of IUPUI to Elon to James Madison, to stand where he’s at Indiana, knows the best where and how to launch a quick impromptu decision to chisel the best out of a class team. When asked about the secret behind stock-piling a slew of talents to the program that hasn’t even won ten games in a single season, Cignetti’s confidence shined on with a resounding  ‘‘I win. Google me,” statement.

This acute control over his ability made the veteran take out an injured Kurtis Rourke at the proper time as merely a precautionary decision. Well, the other side of the reality, you can only afford this kind of decision only when you are already on a leading front and have full faith in the rest of the collective.

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