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Curt Cignetti Defends QB Josh Hoover From Critics as No. 5 Indiana Begins Its Big Ten Title Defense
Cignetti said Hoover has been unfairly criticized after three wins, noting the transfer quarterback has thrown 10 touchdowns and no interceptions.
- On Monday, Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti defended quarterback Josh Hoover against social media criticism, calling the scrutiny "unfair" and stating, "I think there is too much scrutiny of Josh Hoover right now."
- Despite the 38-0 victory over Western Kentucky on Saturday, Hoover faced online criticism over missed throws, though he has completed more than 72% of his passes with 10 touchdowns and zero interceptions through three games.
- After reviewing the game tape, Cignetti stated Hoover only missed one significant throw, attributing other incompletions to poor blitz pickup and route execution involving Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh. "I'm glad he's our quarterback," Cignetti said.
- Replacing former Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, who led Indiana to a national championship, presents a nearly impossible challenge that Hoover must navigate to silence critics.
- Upcoming matchups against Ohio State, Michigan, USC, and Washington will provide tougher tests after the team's lighter schedule before opening Big Ten play against Northwestern this Friday.
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