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The original was posted on /r/cfb by /u/odsquad64 on 2026-01-20 12:40:57+00:00.

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I always like these kinds of threads that take a look back at this sub’s initial reactions to stuff like this, so lets look at some highlights:

-First, a lot of upset JMU fans; generally a pretty good sign for the team making the hire.

-The general consensus is that this is a great hire for Indiana:

“Kind of a heist for IU, no? Happy for all of my Hoosier friends!”

“This feels like a really solid hire, Cignetti has done literally as well as possible with a big jump in competition. Might as well try another one Here’s hoping, Hoosiers”

“On paper he’s what Indiana needs: a seasoned coach who is able to sustain and/or improve a program at any level. They need someone who can navigate program adversity and develop players successfully. My only concern is that Mike Houston looked very similar and is likely to be fired next season at East Carolina. But Curt Cignetti successfully navigated James Madison to FBS play, which is more than can be said currently than K.C. Keeler, who is a respected coach, and Sam Houston State. It might just work out well for the Hoosiers, and I wish them luck.”

-Here’s some takes that ended up being bad, although given the history of Indiana football, I don’t think anyone could really blame them:

“Am I crazy for thinking that JMU is a better job than IU? With expanded playoff they could for sure be a G5 representative contender. Indiana with the new big 10 seems like a ceiling of 7-5.”

“I know the money makes this not so but honestly if the money was even i think i may just stay at JMU. Indiana is like vanderbilt it’s just a terrible job. Most games you’re gonna get killed.”

“Why would he go there? Another good year and he could have his pick of ACC jobs, almost all of which are better than Indiana”

“Bro did all that hell raising to then abandon the program when they get a bowl game and possibly a shot at a playoff spot next year. All for a basketball focused school in a conference that’s getting tougher next year.”

“JMU is a much better college program than Indiana has ever been. This move seems like a demotion and slightly desperate on his part.”

“Good for this 62 year old to establish a retirement plan. Work at IU for 3ish years, take a buy out when you can’t win because IU, enjoy life.”

“Losing him to a program like Michigan state or something would have hurt but been understandable Losing him to Indiana is just insulting”

Also in this post, a controversial comment: “Cuban just sold the Mavs for $3.5B and I’m assuming most of that is going to go toward IU’s NIL pool to start competing for championships.” with the response “Cuban only gives to basketball and it isn’t as much as you think.”

And there’s even a take about Cristobal: “I think Mario will end up with a pretty decent tenure at Miami but if I’m being straight, the ceiling at Miami (unless he’s a full on Saban level guy that I don’t think he is) is so much lower than at Oregon that he’ll do objectively worse regardless”