Title: Michigan Analyst Connor Stalions Resigns amid NCAA Investigation into Sign-Stealing Scandal
Subtitle: Wolverines’ opponent expresses concern as evidence mounts against Stalions
November 5, 2023
Michigan analyst Connor Stalions has resigned from his position with the university’s athletics department, the university announced on Friday. This development comes in the midst of an ongoing NCAA investigation into the alleged sign-stealing efforts by the Wolverines. Stalions, who was previously suspended on October 20, has refused to cooperate with internal and external investigations, according to multiple reports.
The University of Michigan released a statement regarding Stalions’ resignation, saying, “Connor Stalions resigned his position with Michigan Athletics this afternoon. We are unable to comment further regarding this personnel matter.”
Purdue, Michigan’s Week 10 opponent, expressed concern over the sign-stealing scandal ahead of their upcoming matchup on Saturday. Purdue coach Ryan Walters did not mince his words during a recent radio interview, stating, “It’s unfortunate. What’s crazy is they aren’t allegations. It happened… We know for a fact that they were at a number of our games.”
Evidence against Stalions continues to mount, with reports indicating that he purchased tickets to over 30 games at 12 of the possible 13 Big Ten stadiums and even bought tickets to out-of-conference College Football Playoff contenders’ games. The involvement of Stalions in such activities violates NCAA Bylaw 11.6.1, which prohibits off-campus, in-person scouting of future opponents in the same season.
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh has denied any knowledge of sign-stealing attempts and has pledged his full cooperation with the NCAA investigation. Harbaugh is already dealing with separate Level II violations and accusations of misleading investigators.
The timeline of events leading up to Stalions’ resignation sheds light on the escalating seriousness of the matter. The Big Ten announced an investigation into alleged sign-stealing and illegal in-person scouting at Michigan on October 19, with Stalions at the center of it. Following the announcement, other schools and coaches have come forward with evidence and concerns regarding Stalions’ actions.
The resignation of Connor Stalions underscores the increasing gravity of the NCAA investigation into the sign-stealing scandal at the University of Michigan. As the story unfolds, CBS Sports will provide live updates and comprehensive coverage of the evolving situation.
[Link to live coverage of the NCAA investigation]