Indiana University football head coach Curt Cignetti is the 2024 Big Ten Coach of the Year.
In his first year leading the Hoosiers, Cignetti revitalized the program, guiding the team to an impressive 11-1 (8-1 in the Big Ten Conference) record. The Hoosiers are likely bowl game-bound, their first appearance since 2020.
This accolade marks a significant milestone for Cignetti and IU football as the program continues building momentum in one of the nation’s most competitive conferences.
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Cignetti joined IU after a successful tenure at James Madison University, where he built a reputation for turning programs into contenders.
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Noral Parham is the multi-media & senior sports reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder, one of the oldest Black publications in the country. Parham has worked with various leagues to provide a diverse perspective in sports, including the Big Ten, Big East, IHSAA, IndyCar, MLB, NHRA, NFL, NBA, WNBA, WWE and the Olympics. Prior to joining the Recorder, Parham served as the community advocate of the MLK Center in Indianapolis and senior copywriter for an e-commerce and marketing firm in Denver.
