His offense was already off the field. It was fourth and one and Curt Cignetti’s team was on its own 50-yard line in a tie game in the first quarter.
During an Illinois timeout, Cignetti waved the offense back onto the field for a discussion. Moments later, he sent the punt team out and it looked like the Hoosiers would punt for a second straight possession.
A moment’s notice found the punt team on the bench as the offense raced into formation on the left hash of the 48-yard line.
Roman Hemby picked up a first down with a two-yard run up the middle.