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How the only Indiana assistant Curt Cignetti retained built the Hoosiers’ secret weapon

Indiana kept Bob Bostad on staff, praising his technical excellence and fit with Curt Cignetti’s system as a key factor in sustained offensive success.
Bostad helped Indiana cut sacks allowed from 38 in 2022 to 20 in 2023, while rising rushing output for a more balanced attack.
Cignetti credits Bostad with aligning run-game philosophy and improving pass protection through tight, repetition-heavy teaching.
Indiana’s line under Bostad benefited from veteran development and strategic roster moves, including key returns from transfers and Notre Dame-adjacent talent.
Pat Coogan’s arrival from Notre Dame helped the center position anchor Indiana’s improved line play.
Bostad’s Wisconsin background shaped a physical, gap-based running game that influenced Indiana’s current offensive style.
The Joe Moore Award recognition underscored Indiana’s line as a top unit due to teamwork and technique.
Bostad emphasizes consistent coaching points and pre-snap preparation to minimize miscommunications in protection.
Indiana’s run game production rose to 218.3 rushing yards per game, up from 110.8 the prior year.
Bostad’s approach blends experience with technique, balancing transfer talent and internal development.
Scott Dochterman of The Athletic profiles Bostad as a developer who maximizes the 'whole' through cohesive coaching.

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