{
  "id": 515422,
  "title": "Curt Cignetti had the perfect response to new Purdue AD’s jab",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/curt-cignetti-had-the-perfect-response-to-new-purdue-ads-jab",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/curt-cignetti-had-perfect-response-000000551.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "West Lafayette, Indiana - November 28, 2025: The Indiana-Purdue rivalry made headlines last week, with incoming Purdue athletic director Tommy McClelland making an ill-advised comment during his introductory press conference. McClelland said, \"We are here to win championships. If you don't want to win championships, go to Indiana.\" The statement quickly went viral, causing a stir. Later, Curt Cignetti, Indiana's head coach, was interviewed by the media for the first time since McClelland's comment went public. When asked about the comment, Cignetti responded, \"Not really,\" and quickly moved on to the next question. Indiana's season begins on September 5, 2026, at 12 p.m. ET against North Texas at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.",
  "summary": "Indiana’s head coach was asked about the new Purdue AD’s viral quote last week during a press conference today.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tommy McClelland, Purdue AD, made controversial comment",
    "Curt Cignetti, Indiana head coach, responded calmly",
    "Indiana season starts September 5, 2026"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "WATCH: Indiana’s Curt Cignetti sits down with ESPN’s Rece Davis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/watch-indianas-curt-cignetti-sits-down-with-espns-rece-davis",
        "published": "2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}