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Two Hoosiers Make Inaugural Top 100 Most Influential People in Sports List
- Curt Cignetti and Fernando Mendoza were named to TIME’s inaugural Top 100 Most Influential People in Sports list.
- Cignetti led Indiana to a 27-2 record in his first two seasons and guided them to the 2025 national championship.
- Mendoza is celebrated for his leadership, work ethic, and role in Indiana’s historic season, including earning the Heisman Trophy.
- Indiana’s 2025 title run is presented as a turning point for the program and the sport's coaching and recruiting landscape.
- Mendoza’s leadership is described as genuine and pivotal for the Hoosiers’ unity and success.
- The TIME list categorized honorees into Icons, Titans, Innovators, and Leaders.
- Mendoza is described as the program’s poster player for Indiana’s 16-0 season and Heisman winner.
- The article emphasizes Mendoza’s clutch play and resilience as keys to Indiana’s championship run.
- The report notes Mendoza’s status as the top NFL Draft pick following Indiana’s season.
- The TIME feature credits Cignetti’s use of modern tools and a distinctive practice philosophy for IU’s success.
- The piece quotes Mendoza as the ultimate glue guy for the 2025 Hoosiers.
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