UCLA defensive lineman Darold DeNgohe says he sees similarities between UCLA head coach Bob Chesney and James Madison head coach Curt Cignetti. The comparison centers on how each coach moves from earlier stops into a successful Division I program.
Both articles note that DeNgohe points to a shared path: each coach previously leads teams at lower levels before reaching James Madison, where they win at a high rate. The discussion frames the idea of Chesney following a “Cignetti-like” trajectory, based on what DeNgohe describes as parallels in coaching backgrounds and results.
While the outlets approach the story through the same lens—DeNgohe’s take on coaching similarities—the emphasis differs slightly. Yahoo Sports presents the comparison as a question that has been raised for months about whether Chesney could mirror Cignetti’s success. The New York Post similarly relays DeNgohe’s viewpoint but more directly highlights the earlier head-coaching experience and the major wins associated with their respective tenures at James Madison.
