Cignetti Reprimands Transfer WR Marsh for Gold Cleats

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti delivered a stern reminder about team discipline to new transfer wide receiver Nick Marsh before the program's first spring practice on Thursday in Bloomington, reprimanding him for arriving in gold cleats.

The incident, which Cignetti detailed during a post-practice news conference, underscored the no-nonsense culture he has instilled since taking over the Hoosiers in 2024. Marsh, a 6-foot-3 standout who transferred from Michigan State this offseason, had produced 100 receptions for 1,311 yards and nine touchdowns over two seasons with the Spartans. Despite praising Marsh's film and potential, Cignetti focused on the footwear choice as a potential distraction.

"I didn't love those gold shoes he came out in today," Cignetti said. "He learned what getting your ass ripped is all about. I don't know if that happened to him very often at Michigan State. That was before practice started. That was a wakeup call."

Cignetti quickly balanced the criticism by noting Marsh's effort since joining the team. "He's really worked hard, done a great job for us," the coach added. During the session, Marsh impressed observers with a one-handed catch on a...