In the aftermath of Michigan’s sign-stealing investigation, several high-profile college football coaches have made public their belief that helmet radios and electronic communication could resolve the issue.
The NCAA launched an investigation into the Wolverines’ program last Thursday, claiming that Michigan was involved in a sign-stealing scheme that was allegedly orchestrated by analyst Connor Stalions. Although Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh denied “any knowledge” about his program or a staff member participating in an “off-campus scouting” activity, the program suspended Stalions without pay pending the results of the investigation.
On Monday, ESPN reported that Stalions paid for more than 30 tickets for 11 different venues in the Big Ten within the last three years. While sign stealing is allowed by the NCAA, the use of video recording equipment to steal signs is prohibited, and teams are not permitted to send scouts to opposing games in advance to record signals. However, the NCAA claims that Stalions engaged in this behavior.
