Former American coaches hired to rescue Power Four programs struggle in Week 1: 'I'm utterly embarrassed'

All three were hired off American Conference sidelines by Power Four athletic directors running the same play: get an offensive head coach, then let him bring his roster and his staff with him. Curt Cignetti rebuilt the Hoosiers around a wave of his James Madison players and won a national title in Year 2. Every administrator and search committee in the country noticed [1].

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1. cbssports.com · Former American coaches hired to rescue Power Four programs struggle in Week 1: 'I'm utterly embarrassed' Sep 8, 2026

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