Sign-stealing controversy involving Michigan football: current information, events, and future plans
The University of Michigan’s football team is embroiled in a practice that’s as old as college football itself: sign-stealing.
A Michigan staffer has been accused of buying tickets to games against the team’s conference and possible future College Football Playoff opponents with the sole purpose of sign stealing and scouting so the Wolverines could have an advantage in games.
That staffer, Connor Stalions, has resigned and the NCAA is also investigating. Head coach Jim Harbaugh has denied any involvement in the sign-stealing scheme. Harbaugh’s words didn’t protect him from discipline, as he was handed a suspension from the Big Ten in the aftermath of the investigation.
