Sports media world absolutely baffled by Curt Cignetti’s timeout strategy
No. 4 Indiana escaped their matchup on Saturday against Minnesota with the win, but in true Halloween fashion, it came with quite a big scare. The game was tied 13–13 in the final minute of play with the Golden Gophers driving around midfield. After getting stopped on third down, Minnesota faced a decision to either…
On Saturday, Indiana's Curt Cignetti's timeout strategy during a game against Minnesota left sports media baffled. With the game tied 13-13 in the final minute, Minnesota had the option to go for a 60-yard field goal, kick, or punt. However, Cignetti's decision to not call a timeout created a series of baffling game management decisions.
Shortly after Minnesota's final play of the game, which resulted in a 60-yard field goal, Cignetti failed to call another timeout. This decision left Indiana with just 19 seconds to respond, rather than having roughly a minute and a timeout still available. The collective sports media world, along with many fans, struggled to understand the rationale behind Cignetti's choices.
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