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Cignetti Challenges SEC’s Dominance | Birmingham News
Curt Cignetti’s bold critiques of the SEC are sparking a firestorm, as he proudly champions the Big Ten’s grit over the SEC’s “hype machine,” claiming Midwestern pride is earned, not handed out. With his new role at Indiana, Cignetti isn’t just talking—he’s flexing, even imagining a beatdown over Alabama. While SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey counters with hard numbers—SEC remains the U.S.’s second-most-watched sports property and draws global attendance records—Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti points to playoff dominance, with four straight wins against the SEC and more playoff victories than…
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