Episode 55: The Savior Stays

Trent and Tim kick off the episode with the massive breaking news that occurred just moments before they started recording: Head Coach Kurt Cignetti has signed a long-term contract extension to stay at Indiana. Overcome with emotion and relief, the guys celebrate the news that ends any speculation of Cignetti leaving for the vacant Penn State job. They dive into the details of the eight-year, $11 million+ per year deal, hailing it as a monumental statement from the university and a massive win for program stability and recruiting. Cignetti's decision to announce it himself via video, declaring he will retire a Hoosier, is seen as the ultimate power move to shut down all future rumors.After celebrating the extension, they turn their attention to the upcoming homecoming game against Michigan State, a program they describe as being in "disarray". They predict an absolute domination by Indiana against a Spartan team that is on "quit watch". While they acknowledge the small possibility of a "trap game" scenario where a complacent Indiana team could get caught off guard, both hosts ultimately predict a massive blowout victory for the Hoosiers.