Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti isn’t pulling any punches, straight up telling fans not to “b—h” about his team’s 38-0 shutout win over Western Kentucky. Yeah, you heard that right. A 38-point victory, with the opponent scoring absolutely nothing, and the coach has to tell some fans to chill out.
A Shutout isn’t Enough?
It’s wild, but apparently, some Indiana football fans were expressing concern that a 38-0 margin of victory wasn’t big enough. The “burden of expectations” is being cited as the reason for this fan reaction. Think about that for a second: a completely dominant performance, holding an opponent scoreless, and that’s somehow not meeting expectations for some people. That’s a level of expectation that feels a bit out of touch with reality, doesn’t it?
Cignetti’s Direct Message
Cignetti didn’t mince words when he addressed the situation on the Kirkwood and Dunn podcast. He laid it all out there, saying, “What are we, 29-2? When I came, I saw the pictures, 10,000 people in the stands. Don’t b—h about a 38-0 win.” That’s a coach who clearly remembers the leaner times for the program and is absolutely not here for complaints after a huge win. A 38-point differential is massive, and keeping the other team off the scoreboard is a massive achievement.
This is Week 4 of the season, and securing a shutout win like this speaks volumes about team control and execution. Cignetti wants his fans to appreciate the wins, especially when the defense completely suffocates the opposition. Enjoy the W, Hoosier faithful!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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