Best moments from Cignetti's viral interview at Big Ten Media Days

Caio Miari ·
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 25: Head coach Curt Cignetti of the Indiana Hoosiers speaks to the media during Big Ten football media days at Lucas Oil Stadium on July 25, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti picked up where he left off last season, stealing headlines at the Big Ten Media Days on Thursday after leading the Hoosiers to the national title.

Cignetti provided must-see quotes from start to finish. As expected, he addressed the growing rivalry between the SEC and Big Ten, taking a shot at his rival conference.

The two power conferences have established themselves as college football's main forces. The Big Ten notably has gained momentum in recent years, winning three consecutive national titles with Michigan, Ohio State, and Indiana.

"The Big Ten is the best league in football," Cignetti said, according to Indiana On BTN.

He added, "The numbers speak for themselves. We don't run a hype machine up here in the Midwest. We believe everything is earned, not given."

Here are other viral remarks from Cignetti at Big Ten Media Days.

No more vacation 😂

It's safe to say Cignetti is ready for the new season.

The 65-year-old said he got tired of being "bossed around" by his wife while on vacation, adding that he's looking forward to returning to the team and being the one making the decisions.

"All we do is win" 😤

Cignetti reiterated his belief in what he's building at Indiana with yet another marquee quote.

"We don't talk about product, results. We don't talk about championships, playoffs ... those sorts of things," he said, according to Colin McMahon of On3. "I'm a firm believer in our blueprint."

He added, "We have a way of doing things, and all we do is win."

Cignetti hates bad apples 🍎

The Indiana boss used a great analogy to explain what he expects from his team when it comes to taking accountability.

"We don't have bad apples. Coach Cignetti takes care of the bad apples," Cignetti said.

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