re: Is Cignetti already a hall of fame coach?

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Hasn't the whole age thing already been proven false. Weren't Miami's starters actually older?

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Sixteeen of Indiana's regular 22 starters are playing their fourth or fifth season at the collegiate level. WR E.J. Williams, who is fourth on the team in receiving yards, is actually in his sixth season of college football.

How does that compare to Miami? 15 of the Hurricanes' regular 22 starters are playing out at least their fourth season at the collegiate level, including sixth-year QB Carson Beck, who is 11 months older than Fernando Mendoza. It's worth noting, though, that four of Miami's biggest contributors are not among that group, as EDGE Rueben Bain Jr., OT Francis Mauigoa, RB Mark Fletcher Jr. and WR Malachi Toney have all played three or fewer years.

The average Indiana starter has 3.86 years of experience, or roughly the level of experience of a traditional fourth-year senior who would be in the range of 22 years old. 15 of the 22 starters have a redshirt season in their past, meaning they sat back and watched at some point in their careers, whether due to injury or simply inexperience. The average age of Indiana's roster is likely younger than the average age of the Hoosiers' starters, as Cignetti has seven true freshman on the depth chart in a reserve role.

The average Miami starter has 3.91 years of experience. That's actually a touch higher than Indiana, thanks to nine redshirt seniors, and it should put the idea of an experience advantage for the Hoosiers in the national championship game to rest.

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