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Indiana’s Curt Cignetti Linked to Unexpected NFL Job

Indiana’s Curt Cignetti Linked to Unexpected NFL Job

Summary

Curt Cignetti, the coach of Indiana's college football team, has greatly improved the team's performance over the past two seasons. This success has drawn interest from NFL teams looking for a new head coach. Several teams, including the Las Vegas Raiders, are considering him for their open positions.

Key Facts

  • Curt Cignetti has led Indiana to 26 wins in 28 games over two seasons.
  • Indiana won its first Big Ten championship since 1967 under Cignetti.
  • The team reached a No. 1 ranking and its first national championship game.
  • Cignetti is being considered for NFL head coach positions.
  • The Las Vegas Raiders are one of the teams interested in Cignetti.
  • Other teams with open head coach positions include the Arizona Cardinals and the New York Giants.
  • Cignetti has no experience in professional football management.
  • Cignetti's buyout from Indiana is reported to be $15 million.

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