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USA Today
4 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Connor Stalions fires back at TCU coach's sign-stealing narrative
Brett McMurphy has just started his new job at On3 and felt like he had a bit of a juicy story, even if it's one that's already been told. All the way back in October 2023, a TCU contingent told ESPN that the Horned Frogs were aware of Michigan football's Connor Stalions and his sign-stealing ways, and that they had devised a clever plan which made the Wolverines' machinations backfire on them. Now, years removed, TCU head coach Sonny Dykes is adding gasoline to the flames by telling McMurphy and On3 at Big 12 media days about the countermeasures that the Horned Frogs took against the Wolverines in that 2022 Fiesta Bowl. 'We had some intel that (the sign stealing) was going on,' Dykes told On3 from Big 12 media days. 'Look everybody does it to an extent, but we had some intel that it was kind of next level there.'Dykes' solution? 'We changed some signs, we left some the same,' Dykes said. 'We found out early enough (before the game) where we could change a lot of our signals and then we had some dummy signals and some things where we checked a dummy signal to a signal that we knew they knew. 'We got some favorable matchups because of that and, yeah, there was some big plays in the game. No one who was a part of that Michigan football team had been able to fight back on the allegations publicly. But now, as he waits for the NCAA to levy its punishment for the advanced scouting scandal, Stalions isn't letting this one go by idly. Stalions took to X (formerly Twitter) to rebut McMurphy's story on Dykes, responding to the article post in great, great detail about why this account from the Horned Frogs coach is erroneous. To be 'tipped off' that your next opponent is good at stealing signals is like saying you were tipped off that you had an upcoming game. To save everybody's time so we can move on from the same recycled story from Coach Dykes, I'll provide some more details and we can wrap this up: We lost because we turned the ball over & had a poor game tackling. And TCU played well. Congratulations. The same way we won the Natty (when I was not with the program) because we blocked well, tackled well, and took care of the rock. Welcome to the game of football. Since people are so intrigued by signals…The entire Air Raid communication system is the offensive coordinator signaling to the QB, then the QB signaling to the Receivers. USC, TCU, etc. It's all the same. They're all the same signals too. And TCU kept everything from the coordinator to QB the same, but had dummy signals & some new signals from the QB to Receivers. But that didn't matter because I'm watching the coach and seeing what they changed in real time. Similar to Ohio State 'changing their signals.' They changed their route concepts & some run concepts — not their formations & pass protection signals, which is all I cared about. To say anyone 'fooled' me is admitting that you have no idea how signal deciphering & protecting works. No team has ever 'changed' signals — meaning they don't recycle the same signal to have a different meaning because that would confuse the 18-year olds on the field more than it would confuse me. They simply create new signals. And if I see a new signal, I'm not guessing what it means. There were games where I relayed information 0% of the time, all the way through 99% of the time. No one is forcing you to signal. Rutgers & Minnesota huddled (didn't signal). Nebraska didn't signal until the 2nd quarter when they were down 14-0. Even we, Michigan, didn't signal on offense. If you don't want teams to steal your signals, then don't signal. Any team that signals on offense is trying to force the defense to signal so they can steal it. There's really no other advantage unless you're trying to prevent a sub, or it's 2-minute. If that weren't true, you'd see the entire NFL go up tempo to find advantages. But you don't. And it's still going on today in college with coach comms. Notice how teams still signal — it's because they're going up tempo. The continuous attempt to correlate signals to any wins & losses at Michigan is funny. There were 7 games in my time at Michigan where I knew almost every signal the whole game: 2021 MSU, 2022 MSU, 2022 PSU, 2022 OSU, 2022 TCU, 2021 Georgia, and 2021 Wisconsin. We lost 3 of those games because we didn't tackle well, and Georgia was historically good. We won the four other games because we dominated the line of scrimmage & tackled well. Blocking, ball security, tackling, run fits & coverage tools. That's football. This is not rocket science. That is true -- it wasn't so much that TCU took great advantage of Michigan being in the wrong place throughout the game. The Wolverines struggled throughout the entire College Football Playoff semifinal with the fundamentals, and ultimately found themselves making mistake after mistake -- from J.J. McCarthy's two interceptions, to a fumble at the goal line, to running the Philly special on a fourth down. Then, when TCU had the ball, Michigan struggled to finish tackles or whiffed entirely. It wasn't a case of catching the Wolverines off guard; it was a case of Michigan not being able to get out of its own way. Even still, the game came down to the maize and blue's final possession. Of course, narratives will persist, regardless, especially since Stalions didn't start going on the record until Netflix's 'Sign Stealer' was released in August 2024. He's since made a trio of podcast appearances and is becoming more and more of a social media presence.
Fox News
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Ex-Michigan Staffer Connor Stalions Says TCU's 'Dummy Signals' Were Overblown
The college football world, specifically the Big Ten, was taken for a ride during the 2023 season amid revelations that Michigan gained impermissible access to opposing teams' on-field signals — an effort spearheaded by former Wolverines defensive analyst Connor Stalions. Earlier this week at Big 12 Media Days, TCU head coach Sonny Dykes stated that the Horned Frogs had to use "dummy signals" against the Wolverines in their 2022-2023 College Football Playoff semifinal round matchup. Stalions vehemently denied what he referred to as "the same recycled story" from Dykes. He went on to provide some details on social media in response, saying that Michigan lost because of turnovers and poor defensive play, not because TCU "fooled" the Wolverines with changed signals. "TCU kept everything from the coordinator to QB the same, but had dummy signals & some new signals from the QB to Receivers," Stalions wrote. "But that didn't matter because I'm watching the coach and seeing what they changed in real time. Similar to Ohio State "changing their signals." They changed their route concepts & some run concepts — not their formations & pass protection signals, which is all I cared about." Stalions doubled down, saying that if TCU had changed its signals, it "would have confused the 18-year-olds on the field more than it would confuse me." "If you don't want teams to steal your signals, then don't signal," Stallions wrote. "Any team that signals on offense is trying to force the defense to signal so they can steal it. There's really no other advantage. … The continuous attempt to correlate signals to any wins & losses at Michigan is funny. There were 7 games in my time at Michigan where I knew almost every signal the whole game. … We lost 3 of those games because we didn't tackle well, and Georgia was historically good. We won the four other games because we dominated the line of scrimmage & tackled well. "Blocking, ball security, tackling, run fits & coverage tools. That's football. This is not rocket science." [MORE: Greed. Selfishness. Lack of Integrity. Big 12 Coaches Propose Change in NIL Era] Stalions resigned from his position in November 2023 in the wake of the scandal and amid the NCAA's investigation. Michigan later fired linebackers coach Chris Partridge for purportedly covering up details about the scandal. Then-head coach Jim Harbaugh was suspended by the Big Ten for the team's final three games of the regular season. Harbaugh returned for the CFP, and Michigan went on to win the national championship for the first time in 26 years. That offseason, Harbaugh departed Michigan to become the new head coach of the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers. Following its tumultuous yet successful 2023 season, Michigan finished 8-5 in 2024. As for Stalions, he became the defensive coordinator at Detroit Mumford High School and then the offensive coordinator at Belleville High School, where star quarterback Bryce Underwood played, in 2024. Underwood committed to Michigan in November 2024, flipping his commitment from LSU. Stalions joined Michigan as a volunteer assistant in 2018 and was then promoted to defensive analyst in 2022. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
Fox Sports
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Ex-Michigan Staffer Connor Stalions Says TCU's 'Dummy Signals' Were Overblown
The college football world, specifically the Big Ten, was taken for a ride during the 2023 season amid revelations that Michigan gained impermissible access to opposing teams' on-field signals — an effort spearheaded by former Wolverines defensive analyst Connor Stalions. Earlier this week at Big 12 Media Days, TCU head coach Sonny Dykes stated that the Horned Frogs had to use "dummy signals" against the Wolverines in their 2022-2023 College Football Playoff semifinal round matchup. Stalions vehemently denied what he referred to as "the same recycled story" from Dykes. He went on to provide some details on social media in response, saying that Michigan lost because of turnovers and poor defensive play, not because TCU "fooled" the Wolverines with changed signals. "TCU kept everything from the coordinator to QB the same, but had dummy signals & some new signals from the QB to Receivers," Stalions wrote. "But that didn't matter because I'm watching the coach and seeing what they changed in real time. Similar to Ohio State "changing their signals." They changed their route concepts & some run concepts — not their formations & pass protection signals, which is all I cared about." Stalions doubled down, saying that if TCU had changed its signals, it "would have confused the 18-year-olds on the field more than it would confuse me." "If you don't want teams to steal your signals, then don't signal," Stallions wrote. "Any team that signals on offense is trying to force the defense to signal so they can steal it. There's really no other advantage. … The continuous attempt to correlate signals to any wins & losses at Michigan is funny. There were 7 games in my time at Michigan where I knew almost every signal the whole game. … We lost 3 of those games because we didn't tackle well, and Georgia was historically good. We won the four other games because we dominated the line of scrimmage & tackled well. "Blocking, ball security, tackling, run fits & coverage tools. That's football. This is not rocket science." [MORE: Greed. Selfishness. Lack of Integrity. Big 12 Coaches Propose Change in NIL Era] Stalions resigned from his position in November 2023 in the wake of the scandal and amid the NCAA's investigation. Michigan later fired linebackers coach Chris Partridge for purportedly covering up details about the scandal. Then-head coach Jim Harbaugh was suspended by the Big Ten for the team's final three games of the regular season. Harbaugh returned for the CFP, and Michigan went on to win the national championship for the first time in 26 years. That offseason, Harbaugh departed Michigan to become the new head coach of the NFL's Los Angeles Chargers. Following its tumultuous yet successful 2023 season, Michigan finished 8-5 in 2024. As for Stalions, he became the defensive coordinator at Detroit Mumford High School and then the offensive coordinator at Belleville High School, where star quarterback Bryce Underwood played, in 2024. Underwood committed to Michigan in November 2024, flipping his commitment from LSU. Stalions joined Michigan as a volunteer assistant in 2018 and was then promoted to defensive analyst in 2022. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience College Football Michigan Wolverines TCU Horned Frogs recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the College Football Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Hans India
a day ago
- Business
- Hans India
Mega job fair on July 15
Vijayawada: Amega job fair is scheduled for July 15 at Bishop Grassi School Grounds on Eluru road here. This significant event aims at connecting fresh graduates, job seekers, and skilled individuals with leading companies across various industries. The job fair is being organised by Talitha Cumi Unnati (TCU), an organisation dedicated to the upliftment of youth and women, in collaboration with Sarvajan Sneha Charitable Trust and Sharp India. Over 35 reputed companies are confirmed to participate, offering more than 1,500 job vacancies in key sectors including IT, manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, banking, finance, and retail. Prominent participating companies include Tech Mahindra, Wipro Infrastructure, MRF, Amarraja Batteries, Schneider Electric Pvt Ltd, TVS LUCAS, Aurobindo Pharma, Apollo Pharmacy, HDFC Life Insurance, and Sriram Life Insurance, among others. Prospective candidates must register in advance at and complete a mandatory document verification process before July 15. Document verification will take place for three days starting from Friday at Talitha Cumi Office, located opposite Bishop Grassi School in Gunadala here. Participants are required to bring original and Xerox copies of their educational certificates, updated resume copies, a valid ID proof (Aadhaar or PAN), and any relevant work experience documents. Fr Darsi, Director of Talitha Cumi Unnati, and Sr Suguna Francis, Trustee of Sarvajan Sneha Charitable Trust released the official poster for the Mega Job Fair on Friday. For further details and inquiries, interested candidates can contact +91 7675038828.
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
KK Bransford's return would be big boost to Notre Dame's women's basketball team
Is KK Bransford ready for a big return to the Notre Dame's women's basketball team after dealing with injury woes? The 5-foot, 11-inch junior guard redshirted last season to get back to full strength following a lower leg injury, but the program is seemingly teasing a return to action for the Fighting Irish, posting several pictures of her on campus this week. Niele Ivey's squad went on to become ACC regular season co-champions and reached the Sweet 16 for the fourth straight season in 2024-25, but there will be just four returnees from last year's roster: Bransford, forward Leah Macy, guard Hannah Hidalgo and guard Cassandre Prosper following an exodus of players, including Olivia Miles heading to TCU and Sonia Citron being drafted to the WNBA's Washington Mystics. Having a healthy Bransford would be a boost for the Irish. She still has two seasons of eligibility remaining following her last healthy season in 2023-24 when she played in 33 games (seven starts). She averaged 6.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 25.7 minutes per game, shooting 39 percent from the floor and 78.4 percent from the free throw line. She scored in double figures eight times. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Dave on X: Miller_Dave
