🏈 Jim Harbaugh suspended as UM regents discussed leaving the B1G conference

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[Brandon Van de Graaff]

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Sources: U-M staffer eyed as center of scheme

A low-level staffer with a military background has emerged as one of the linchpins in the NCAA investigation into Michigan's alleged sign-stealing operation, sources told ESPN.

www.espn.com

 

[TerryP]

The B1G is definitely known for hyperbole...but this line made me laugh.

"This is worse than both the Astros and the Patriots -- it's both use of technology for a competitive advantage and there's allegations that they are filming prior games, not just in-game," a Big Ten source said. "If it was just an in-game situation, that's different. Going and filming somewhere you're not supposed to be. It's illegal. It's too much of an advantage."​

 

[Crtuneman]

So is this one of those things that everyone does and Michigan is just not very good at? Or is this actually a big deal? It seems to me that it would be pretty easy to steal signs in the modern age because of TV and video cameras on everyone's phone. And I have to say that it's pretty strange to me that a USMC officer had time to also be a volunteer coach for a major college football program. That smells fishy to me.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

So is this one of those things that everyone does and Michigan is just not very good at? Or is this actually a big deal? It seems to me that it would be pretty easy to steal signs in the modern age because of TV and video cameras on everyone's phone. And I have to say that it's pretty strange to me that a USMC officer had time to also be a volunteer coach for a major college football program. That smells fishy to me.

I’d be surprised if there’s a lot of this type of thing going on (the illegal version). Programs can usually harvest signals by working within the rules if they really want to, without the liability of doing something dumb like Michigan. Some guys have a knack for decoding and deciphering, and it’s obvious that this guy has that skill. Michigan’s problem is, they apparently got too greedy.

I’d imagine at some point in the near future, especially with the initial success of college baseball doing it, CFB will move to electronic communication similar to what the NFL uses, and that’ll pretty much put a lot of this stuff to bed.

 

[BamaFisher]

Didn’t Clemson get accused of this by several programs back when Venebles was there?

 

[TerryP]

So is this one of those things that everyone does and Michigan is just not very good at?

In my opinion there are two parts to this story. The NCAA is already ticked off at Harbaugh because of the C-19 practice violations. Then this story comes across their desk and they are more than willing to pounce.

But, like Brandon said, it certainly looks like they just got sloppy.

 

[rammerjammer]

I have no problem with sign stealing. It happens (ed) in baseball all the time. It is part of the game. This is just stupid, just like the NCAA.

If the NCAA had half a brain, they would allow teams to use an ear bud in the helmet of the QB, like the NFL. That would be a better rule than the $hit show they have created with NIL and transfer portal.

 

[ElephantStomp]

Didn’t Clemson get accused of this by several programs back when Venebles was there?

I just read that yesterday. Day at Ohio St although he didn’t come right out and say i, reading and listening to him you can surmise what he’s getting at

 

[bamafan9201]

Oh no, another self-imposed 4-game suspension for the head coach to start next year of week 1, 3, 4, and 5 why not 2? because Texas is 2 and why would we impose a suspension then.

 

[rick4bama]

Why doesn't, he put a bigger card in front of their faces!

 

[ElephantStomp]

Oh no, another self-imposed 4-game suspension for the head coach to start next year of week 1, 3, 4, and 5 why not 2? because Texas is 2 and why would we impose a suspension then.

Wouldn’t his penalty be bigger because he’s alright gotten into trouble? Also, wouldn’t this also put him in the lack of control or whatever that big no no is called?

 

[bama alum]

Harbaugh's got a new pair of shades!

 

[Rsedge72]

Sign stealing is ok by me. Don’t think there’s an actual “rule against it” is there??? Other than listening in electronically? If you don’t want them stolen, change them up. I used to change them week to week with 12-14 yr olds without a problem (both football and baseball).

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

This article could have been 1/4 the length and still had all the necessary info, but… more details…

Sources: U-M staffer bought tickets at 11 schools

Suspended Michigan staffer Connor Stalions, who is at the center of the NCAA's sign-stealing probe, purchased tickets in his own name for more than 30 games over the past three years at 11 different Big Ten schools, multiple sources told ESPN.

www.espn.com

 

[SnakeDoc]

This is just getting ridiculous. If it weren't for Bama, I'd quit watching American football entirely.

 

[UAgrad93]

Stealing signs “in game” is part of it, but having someone travel to watch games and record signs/formations/plays is another.

 

[TerryP]

I’d imagine at some point in the near future, especially with the initial success of college baseball doing it, CFB will move to electronic communication similar to what the NFL uses, and that’ll pretty much put a lot of this stuff to bed.

If I'm not mistaken this has been approved for the bowl season this year.

 

[BamaFan334]

I can't imagine what they're doing is legal. What the Astros did sounds more in line here than what Meyer was having his guys do at Ohio State. There's toeing a line, and then there's just blatant cheating.

 

[PurlJam]

Stealing signs “in game” is part of it, but having someone travel to watch games and record signs/formations/plays is another.

See "Houston Astros".