Who Is Connor Stalions? The Guy On Sidelines, Being Investigated By CMU
Contentious Connor Stalion, a staff member from Michigan, is still a national mystery.
The controversy surrounding Michigan’s alleged theft of opposing teams’ signage revolves around Stalions.
Who Is Connor Stalions? The Guy On Sidelines, Being Investigated By CMU
Allegedly, Stalions was on the Central Michigan sideline for the team’s season opener versus Michigan State, according to pictures that went viral earlier this week.
Amy Folan, the athletic director at Central Michigan, declared on Tuesday that the institution is looking into the situation.
Incredible #DeathPenalty #VacateWins #Michigan #MichiganFootball #Harbaugh #connorstalions pic.twitter.com/smmwJmzxUH
— RightforMight (@rightformight) October 28, 2023
“We became aware of these photos late yesterday and we are in the process of determining the facts surrounding them,” Folan said in a statement. “We have no further comment at this time.”
ESPN reports that Connor Stalions, an off-field commentator for Michigan, has been designated as a “person of interest” by the NCAA due to the ongoing investigation. According to ESPN, as part of the investigation, detectives even attempted to access the Stalions’ computer.
Insane Connor Stalions video from the 2022 Ohio State game.
Stalions tells DC Jesse Minter "run right" on 2nd and 9 for OSU.
Michigan immediately crashes both safeties, leaves the middle of the field wide open, and the Buckeyes run offset to the middle-right. pic.twitter.com/38DX4us4Qe
— David Hookstead (@dhookstead) November 2, 2023
Despite being a “low-level staffer” at Michigan and a former captain in the USMC, Stalions is allegedly a key player in the NCAA investigation into the football team.
Stalions was charged with purchasing tickets to over thirty games featuring Michigan opponents, either on the schedule or in the future.
Former Michigan Defensive End Aidan Hutchinson was asked about his relationship with Suspended Michigan Staffer Connor Stallions. I'm no expert but this guy is a Bad Liar pic.twitter.com/mqv2sWgMzg
— 🆁🅾🅽 🅹🅰🅼🅴🆂 🌰 (@2_Tees) October 27, 2023
For the first time, the Stalions have been charged with being in the stands rather than on the sidelines against a prospective Michigan opponent, thanks to the Central Michigan claims.
Jim Harbaugh, the head coach of Michigan, has denied knowing about the alleged sign-stealing scheme, but according to the Wall Street Journal, university administrators have declined to extend Harbaugh’s contract.
Video from last year's OSU vs Michigan game appears to show Connor Stalions who is at the center of the alleged sign stealing operation standing next to the UM defensive coordinator.
See their pre-snap interaction:
Here is better quality video and story https://t.co/aOX1HCRdmN: pic.twitter.com/Q6nNYt2t9x
— Adam King (@AdamKing10TV) October 24, 2023
On ESPN, “it was known in the building that [Stalions] spent much of his time deciphering opponents’ signals, often watching television copies of opponents’ games.”
Even though Stalions is an off-field consultant and works in the recruiting department, he has shared pictures of himself on the internet with two previous Michigan defensive coordinators.
Well, well, well…
Is that Connor Stalions wearing gear, on the Cons sidelines as they opened their season up against the Guards? pic.twitter.com/NkxDFsWK72
— dileo 🌹 (@MichiganHail) October 31, 2023
As more information comes to light, Stalions prospects of running Michigan’s football program or even continuing to be a part of it in any manner seem to be dwindling. However, depending on how the sign-stealing inquiry turns out, he may very well have his name associated with the program indefinitely.
https://twitter.com/Swamp_Bastard/status/1719843155296633177
College football fans are eager to see if the NCAA or Big Ten would punish Michigan for any actions taken during the 2023 season. The Wolverines are moving on with the knowledge that they have a legitimate opportunity to win a national title even while the inquiry continues.
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