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Curt Cignetti clarifies how much Indiana football did not spend on championship roster
TL;DR
Coach Curt Cignetti stated that Indiana football's spending on its championship roster is significantly less than the $40 million estimate by a rival GM. He did not disclose specific figures but emphasized that the amount is 'not even close.'
Key points
- Curt Cignetti is the coach of Indiana football
- He commented on spending for a championship roster
- A rival GM estimated $40 million in player payroll
- Cignetti stated Indiana's spending is 'not even close'
- The discussion relates to competing in the College Football Playoff
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Coach Curt Cignetti knows how much Indiana football spent on building a national championship team.
While he is not revealing details, he chimed in on a rival football general manager estimating teams are paying $40 million of player payroll to compete at the highest level.
Cignetti's response on social media: "Not even close."
Alabama football GM Courtney Morgan talked with Front Office Sports, estimating that teams trying to win the College Football Playoff are exceeding $40 million.
The Hoosiers beat the Crimson Tide 38-3 in the Rose Bowl, a CFP quarterfinal, on the way to an undefeated season.
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Q&A
How much did Indiana football actually spend on its championship roster?
Curt Cignetti has not disclosed the exact amount Indiana football spent on its roster, only stating it is significantly less than $40 million.
What did Alabama football GM estimate for player payroll to compete at the highest level?
Alabama football GM Courtney Morgan estimated that teams are paying over $40 million in player payroll to compete for the College Football Playoff.
