"MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Indiana defensive lineman Hosea Wheeler pulled out his phone and displayed a meme of Gilbert Huph, the aptly named, ever-scowling insurance boss of fictional superhero Bob Parr from "The Incredibles." But rather than a dark suit and tie, Huph is wearing an Indiana polo shirt and a headset. His arms hang at his sides, and one eyebrow is slightly raised as he glares ahead."
"The Cignetti memes are multiplying during Indiana's historic run through the College Football Playoff. Every IU game -- and win -- has added to Cignetti's online presence. While Cignetti's first season at Indiana brought soundbites -- namely, "I win. Google me" and "Purdue sucks, but so does Michigan and Ohio State" -- his second year, which will culminate Monday against Miami in the CFP national championship game (Monday, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN and ESPN App),"
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti's stern, often-slightly-raised-eyebrow expression has become an online phenomenon, generating memes that players and staff regularly share. The meme culture intensified as Indiana advanced through the College Football Playoff, with each game and victory expanding Cignetti's digital presence. Cignetti's first season produced memorable soundbites such as "I win. Google me" and provocative remarks about rivals; his second season has been defined visually by images and videos capturing his steely look. Players embrace the jokes, circulate memes among friends and teammates, and draw attention to Cignetti's distinctive demeanor ahead of the CFP national championship against Miami.
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