Curt Cignetti addresses rumors of NFL interest ahead of national championship
Key Points:
- Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti, a Pittsburgh native, firmly stated he has no interest in coaching in the NFL despite rumors linking him to the Pittsburgh Steelers after Mike Tomlin's departure.
- Cignetti, a seasoned college coach with a 145-37 overall record, has committed to college football and is currently 26-2 in nearly two seasons with Indiana.
- Indiana's success this season is attributed to a veteran-laden roster, largely built through the transfer portal, with many players having multiple years of starting experience.
- Cignetti emphasized the strategic use of the transfer portal to quickly rebuild the team, signing 22 experienced players upon his arrival and gradually reducing reliance on transfers as recruiting improves.
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