NOTEBOOK: Non-Conference Finale brings ‘Around-the-World Messaging’ and Avoid-Sloppy-Play Expectations

By Pete DiPrimio | IUHoosiers.com BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Curt Cignetti didn’t get to where he is today without high standards and relentless focus. It’s a winning culture that has delivered a national championship, a Big Ten title, 18 straight victories, numerous national coach-of-the-year honors, a 29-2 Indiana record and, this season, a 2-0 record and No. 4 national ranking. Now comes Saturday’s non-conference finale against Western Kentucky and expectations and demands remain high. During his Thursday night radio show with Voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer, Cignetti offered insight that was as entertaining as it was enlightening. For instance, he…