Rich Janzaruk

Photography Editor for the Bloomington Herald Times

[Jim Gordillo @JimGordillo]

State runner-ups

[Michael Niziolek @michaelniziolek]

Indiana football's Fernando Mendoza going through his standard warmup routine at Pro Day, getting reading for on-field drills

[Rich Janzaruk @Janzaruk]

Fernando Mendoza getting warmed up at #iufb pro day.

[Zach Osterman @ZachOsterman]

HEAR YE HEAR YE:

IndyStar’s *48-page* special section commemorating IU’s national championship run is in newsstands today. Packed with coverage of the March through Miami. Wherever you get your Star.

If you need some direction, check this link: https://t.co/MBYnOng9zg

[Bryant Haines @Coach_BHaines]

As I said, it always started with him. The green dot will be passed down, but the standard has been 4️⃣ever raised #IUFB

[Zach Osterman @ZachOsterman]

Upland’s Gameday Lager eventually became synonymous with Indiana’s run to the national title. When he got back from Miami, Curt Cignetti delivered a token of appreciation back in the direction of the long-standing Bloomington brewery. #iufb

[Aiden Fisher @theaidenfisher]

Indiana University and Hoosier Nation, It has been an absolute honor to play in the Cream and Crimson infront of the best fans in the nation. A true blessing to always be a Hoosier. Thank you Indiana!

Hebrews 11:1

[Omar Cooper Jr @TheOmarCooper]

Thank you Lord❤️ and Thank you Hoosier Nation!❤️

[Pat Coogan @coogs53]

It has been the honor and privilege of a lifetime. 16-0. National Champions. Go Hoosiers Forever.

[Elijah Sarratt @elijah_sarratt]

Forever blessed. Excited for this next book. The Marathon Continues 🙏🏽

[Carter Smith @thecartersmith0]

Sorry to keep you waiting Hoosiers, I’m not going anywhere! Year 5 let’s run it back! #NeverDaunted

[Tyrique Tucker @TuckerTyrique]

No place better than BLOOMINGTON! Hoosier Nation, let’s get another one🏆
#NeverDaunted #RUNITBACK

[Mario Landino @landinomario72]

Blessed to be at Indiana!! Let’s do it again next season🏆

[Zach Osterman @ZachOsterman]

Fernando Mendoza high-fives fans as IU arrives for national title celebration. #iufb

[Michael Niziolek @michaelniziolek]

Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti and the rest of the team has arrived at Memorial Stadium

[Michael Niziolek @michaelniziolek]

Instant oral history of the greatest play in Indiana football history.

On a QB draw for the ages, as told by the coaches and players involved:
https://t.co/ABZgCYRWhI

[Michael Niziolek @michaelniziolek]

Indiana football's Curt Cignetti had thoughts:

"That's called a paradigm shift, it's like people can cling to a old way of thinking."

"It was strictly lack of commitment from the top," that held IU back in past years.

Also, said 2024 Hoosiers didn't get their proper due.

[Michael Niziolek @michaelniziolek]

Indiana football coaches had 45-minute discussion in the days leading up to the game on a specific play call that Curt Cignetti dialed up on a key 4th down in the national title game.

What happened next was a moment for the ages:
https://t.co/ABZgCYRosa

[Michael Niziolek @michaelniziolek]

Indiana running back Kaelon Black headed to the Senior Bowl now as well, only previous player who accepted invite before CFP title game was Elijah Sarratt

[Michael Niziolek @michaelniziolek]

Strong indicator that D'Angelo Ponds will likely head to the draft, but no official announcement on that yet, short turnaround time for him coming off title game, practices start Jan. 27, Senior Bowl has added handful of guys from that game today