Curt Cignetti, Stewart Mandel's piece in The Athletic, and How Indiana Football Maintains the Edge
Podcast: CrimsonCastPublished On: Tue May 05 2026
Description: Galen Clavio reacts to Stewart Mandel’s profile of Curt Cignetti and uses it as a jumping-off point for a bigger conversation about Indiana football’s stunning rise, the confidence driving the program, and the challenge of sustaining success after a national championship season.This episode looks at Cignetti’s process, the idea of “controlled arrogance,” the parallels to Bob Knight-era Indiana basketball, and why IU’s next challenge may be even harder than the climb itself. Galen also reflects on how far CrimsonCast — and Indiana football fans — have come from the low point of 2023 to the top of the sport.
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