High-profile Indiana Hoosiers transfer receives unique Curt Cignetti welcome
Head coach Curt Cignetti earned the suitable to run his Indiana Hoosiers program as he sees match.
Within a span of two years, Cignetti took Indiana from the losingest staff in FBS historical past to a nationwide champion. college football specialists are nonetheless attempting to determine how he did it.
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Meanwhile, Cignetti focuses on what’s subsequent. The Hoosiers started spring apply on Thursday, March 26, with loads of query marks.
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Wide receiver Nick Marsh, a transfer from the Michigan State Spartans, is predicted to fill a void left by departed pass-catchers Elijah Sarratt and Omar Cooper Jr.
According to IndyStar reporter Zach OstermanMarsh received a shock on the primary day of apply when Cignetti noticed him carrying gold cleats.
“I didn’t love those gold shoes he came out in today. He learned what getting your ass ripped is all about. I don’t know if that happened to him very often at Michigan State. … That was a wake-up call,” Cignetti said.
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Marsh impressed Cignetti when the coach reviewed tape of a Sept. 7, 2024, recreation in opposition to the Maryland Terrapins. In that recreation, Marsh exploded by catching eight passes for 194 yards and a landing. During a 38-13 Indiana victory over the Spartans in 2025, Marsh caught seven passes for 64 yards and a rating.
Later, Cignetti softened his feedback about Marsh. “He’s really worked hard, done a great job for us,” Cignetti mentioned.
Finally, Marsh completed his two-year Michigan State profession with 100 catches for 1,311 yards and 9 touchdowns.
Earlier, Cignetti responded to a query about how his staff can enhance after a 16-0 season that ended with a nationwide title.
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“That’s over. You can’t really improve on 16-0. … What you can improve on is your day-to-day consistency and the tools in your toolkit and the things you do to help guys are the best they can be. Even when you win games, there’s a lot of plays you’d like to have back,” Cignetti mentioned.
Finally, spring apply culminates within the Indiana spring at 8 pm ET April 23.
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