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BREAKING: James Madison Hires Elon’s Curt Cignetti

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December 14, 2018
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BREAKING: James Madison Hires Elon’s Curt Cignetti

James Madison has made its hire, and the Dukes didn't have to go too far to do it. The Dukes stayed with the FCS and the Colonial Athletic Association to hire Curt Cignetti, who has spent time coaching with Nick Saban at Alabama, among many career stops. 

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Cignetti comes over from Elon after a two-year stint where he immediately took the Phoenix from irrelevance to being a contender. In fact, it is somewhat reminiscent of what Mike Houston did when he arrived from The Citadel in 2016. A tone was set and the players bought in — and FCS Playoff trips followed. He took Elon to the 8-win mark after the program had won 2 games in 2016. This year, his Phoenix defeated James Madison.

The new JMU head coach is known for his disciplined approach, and for the success that ensues. He is a strong recruiter who immediately brought top talent to the Elon roster — and many of them played early, like star QB Davis Cheek, who started from day one. 

“I’d like to thank President Alger, Jeffrey Bourne, Charlie King, Roger Soenksen and Mike Battle for extending this opportunity to become the head football coach at James Madison University,” Cignetti said at the announcement. “I respect and understand the tradition of James Madison football and the great things that have gone on here in its growth and development. We’re going to have high goals and expectations and a blueprint to become the best we can be, there will be no self-imposed limitations on what we can accomplish. I’m anxious and eager to meet the players when they return on January 7th and just can’t tell you how excited I am to be the head football coach at James Madison.”

Cignetti signed a six-year contract to become the eighth head coach in program history. He has a 67-26 record in eight years as a head coach in the Division II and FCS ranks (see resume below).

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YEAR PROGRAM POSITION HC REC
1983 Pittsburgh Graduate Assistant  
1984 Pittsburgh Graduate Assistant  
1985 Davidson Quarterbacks/Wide Receivers  
1986 Rice Quarterbacks  
1987 Rice Quarterbacks  
1988 Rice Quarterbacks  
1989 Temple Quarterbacks  
1990 Temple Quarterbacks  
1991 Temple Quarterbacks  
1992 Temple Quarterbacks  
1993 Pittsburgh Quarterbacks/Tight Ends  
1994 Pittsburgh Quarterbacks/Tight Ends  
1995 Pittsburgh Quarterbacks/Tight Ends  
1996 Pittsburgh Quarterbacks/Tight Ends  
1997 Pittsburgh Quarterbacks/Tight Ends  
1998 Pittsburgh Quarterbacks/Tight Ends  
1999 Pittsburgh Quarterbacks/Tight Ends  
2000 NC State Recruiting Coord./Tight Ends  
2001 NC State Recruiting Coord./Tight Ends  
2002 NC State Recruiting Coord./Tight Ends  
2003 NC State Recruiting Coord./Quarterbacks  
2004 NC State Recruiting Coord./Quarterbacks  
2005 NC State Recruiting Coord./Tight Ends  
2006 NC State Recruiting Coord./Tight Ends  
2007 Alabama Recruiting Coord./Wide Receivers  
2008 Alabama Recruiting Coord./Wide Receivers  
2009 Alabama Recruiting Coord./Wide Receivers  
2010 Alabama Recruiting Coord./Wide Receivers  
2011 Indiana (Pa.) Head Coach 7-3
2012 Indiana (Pa.) Head Coach 12-2
2013 Indiana (Pa.) Head Coach 9-2
2014 Indiana (Pa.) Head Coach 6-5
2015 Indiana (Pa.) Head Coach 9-3
2016 Indiana (Pa.) Head Coach 10-2
2017 Elon Head Coach 8-4
2018 Elon Head Coach 6-5
2019 James Madison Head Coach  
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