NFL-- Hall of Fame College Football Coach Deceased At Age 84

The death of a prominent coach on Saturday morning brought devastating news to the college football community.

This past weekend saw the passing of Frank Cignetti Sr., a brief-term coach at West Virginia. He was 84 years old.

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I was lucky to have a fantastic father! Like many others, I was inspired by him. Thank you, Dad! Curt sent a statement on social media saying, "Rest in peace.

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Frank Cignetti Sr. became well-known in the world of collegiate football coaching

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In Pennsylvania, Cignetti continued his playing career at Indiana University.

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Nick Saban was one of his assistants as he advanced through the coaching ranks before taking over the West Virginia position.

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The collegiate football programme at Cignetti's alma mater often advanced to the playoffs after he took command.

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Throughout his tenure there, he amassed a 182-50-1 record.

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In 2013, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

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