We will be honoring Coach Cignetti starting this Saturday with the “ BIG GUY “ sticker on the back of our helmets . We will never forget what he means to us and IUP Football . All In / Coach Tort
RIP Frank Cignetti, Sr.
1937-2022
The Cignetti family is synonymous with college football in Pittsburgh and this entire region. Our thoughts are with all who loved him, especially his family and his son and our OC, Frank Jr.
We lost a great human being today with the passing of Coach Cignetti . I’ve been in coaching for 37 years and never been around a better person who cared for his players , coaches and family like the Big Guy . Would not be here at IUP if it was not for him . Rest Easy BG 🐐
Frank Cignetti embodied class, compassion and dignity. Everyone has a “Big Guy” story, and I think that says a lot about the number of lives he has impacted.
What an amazing life.
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of IUP legend Frank Cignetti Sr.
Coach Cignetti was a force within Divison II from 1986-2005. He lead a record of 182-50-1 during his time at IUP. We give the Cignetti family our deepest condolences.
Coach Bernie was and always will be a legend . Had the chance to coach many games with him , he use to say after a win , “ put another one in the belt Tort “ . I am very fortunate to call him a great friend , Rest In Peace brother !!