Cocky Curt Cignetti called out the SEC, but he should Google Indiana's laughable schedule first - Fox News
Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti has publicly criticized the SEC, sparking a debate about the strength of Indiana's upcoming schedule. The article highlights the growing tension between Big Ten and SEC fans as the college football season approaches.
Why it matters
It reflects the intense regional rivalries and shifting power dynamics in college football as conferences expand and compete for dominance.
The cocky Curt Cignetti train rolled on through Big Ten Media Days this week, and it doesn't seem like it's slowing down any time soon. Nor should it, by the way. Indiana is the defending national champs. Cignetti has earned the right to be cocky. He's earned the right to pick fights with the SEC, and any other conference he chooses. BUT, it will come to a halt at some point, and fans of a certain conference are already foaming at the mouth. For those who missed it, Cignetti took a nasty little shot at the SEC on Thursday, calling out some unnamed teams — unofficially, of course — for making excuses. INDIANA'S CURT CIGNETTI ROASTS THE SEC AS ESPN STARTS THEIR PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGN ALREADY: 'WE DON'T WHINE' "I mean we don’t run a hype machine up here in the Midwest," Cignetti said. "We believe everything’s earned, not given.
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