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Indiana's Curt Cignetti Reacts to Raiders Drafting QB Fernando Mendoza

Indiana's Curt Cignetti Reacts to Raiders Drafting QB Fernando Mendoza

Summary

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti praised Fernando Mendoza after the Raiders selected him as the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft. Mendoza played one season at Indiana, where he won the Heisman Trophy, led the team to a Big Ten title, and a national championship.

Key Facts

  • Fernando Mendoza transferred to Indiana after two seasons at California.
  • He won the Heisman Trophy in his only season with the Hoosiers.
  • Mendoza helped Indiana win the Big Ten title and a national championship.
  • The Las Vegas Raiders chose Mendoza as the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
  • Coach Curt Cignetti said Mendoza works very hard and prepares thoroughly.
  • Mendoza is described as intelligent, community-focused, and special by Cignetti.
  • Mendoza is expected to start as backup to veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins with the Raiders.
  • The Raiders have had limited playoff success recently, with only one postseason appearance in six years.
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