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Cignetti Mocks Notre Dame's Independent Status
16 Aug
Summary
- Coach Cignetti joked Notre Dame should play in Indiana twice.
- He cited the Irish's lack of conference affiliation for this.
- Fans debated his remarks following a past heavy loss.
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti recently commented on the potential cancellation of a future home-and-home series with Notre Dame. Speaking on the Big Ten Network, Cignetti lightheartedly proposed that the Fighting Irish should play in Bloomington twice, given their status as a football independent.
His remarks generated amusement and sparked online debate. Some fans interpreted his comments as a challenge, while others criticized him, particularly in light of a significant loss Indiana experienced against Notre Dame during the previous college football playoff season. This past defeat, one of the worst of Cignetti's tenure, fueled discussions about his current statements.
While Cignetti is celebrating a historic season for Indiana, the historical record between the two programs remains stark. Indiana has not defeated Notre Dame in decades, and Cignetti himself has one loss against them since taking over the Indiana coaching position. Ultimately, on-field performance is seen as the true measure for settling such competitive discussions.
