Big Ten notes: Curt Cignetti subtly jabs SEC, Kyle Whittingham steadies ship Sam McKewon World-Herald Sports Editor Jul 30, 2026 Jul 30, 2026 Updated 36 mins ago 0 × World-Herald Sports Editor Sam McKewon unpacks Day 2 of Big Ten Media Days and Troy Dannen's interview comments Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save CHICAGO — Indiana coach Curt Cignetti started his Big Ten Media Days podium appearance a few minutes behind schedule with his usual unique flair. kAmQtG6CJ3@5J C625J E@ 86E @FE @7 96C6 2?5 86E 9@>6nQ 96 2D<65] }@E 367@C6 96 E2=<65 E@ E96 C@@>[ E92E H2D 7@C DFC6] k^AmkAmp?5 9:D >2:? 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