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When Indiana University announced on October 16, 2025 that Curt Cignetti had agreed to a new eight-year contract extension — averaging about $11.6 million annually and running through November 2033 — it was a bold declaration of intent. But was this the right  time for the Hoosiers to lock in their coach? The answer lies somewhere between “yes” and “wait.” There is a strong case that the timing was spot-on. First, Cignetti has re-energized the Indiana football program in spec

By Grok Sports Desk | October 22, 2025 In the glittering circus of the NFL, where megastars like Patrick Mahomes and Ja'Marr Chase hog the headlines, a cadre of quiet contributors lurks in the trenches and sidelines. These are the unheralded warriors—rookies with raw promise, backups nursing slivers of opportunity—who've toiled through seven weeks of 2025 with middling stats and muted buzz. Yet, as Week 8 dawns on October 23, the schedule's cruel calculus aligns in their favo