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Ex-W. Virginia, Indiana (Pa.) coach Cignetti dies
Former West Virginia and Indiana (Pa.) coach Frank Cignetti Sr. has died on the age of 84.
His son, James Madison coach Curt Cignetti, made the announcement Saturday. No reason for demise was given.
I used to be blessed to have an important Dad! He impressed me and so many others. Love you Dad! Relaxation in peace. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/J4XtmYC0Ck
— Curt Cignetti (@JMUCurtCignetti) September 10, 2022
Frank Cignetti Sr. coached at West Virginia from 1976 to 1979, going 17-27, earlier than discovering his biggest success at his alma mater, Division II Indiana (Pa.). Over a 20-year profession there, Cignetti went 182-50-1 with 13 Division II playoff appearances and 15 playoff wins. He retired after the 2005 season because the third-winningest lively coach in Division II and was inducted into the Faculty Soccer Corridor of Fame in 2013.
Curt Cignetti will coach Saturday towards Norfolk State. Cignetti’s different son, Frank Jr., is the offensive coordinator at Pitt, and a supply advised ESPN that he’ll coach in Saturday’s sport towards Tennessee.
“So Proud to be your son, participant & assistant,” Frank Cignetti Jr. tweeted. “You’re my Hero, Love You So A lot.”