If there’s anything that Jim Harbaugh and Michigan know, it’s how big of an advantage having another team’s signals is. Harbaugh isn’t on the sideline today against Maryland and won’t be against Ohio State as he serves his suspension for the sign-stealing scheme.
Michigan has resorted to an interesting tactic to protect from broadcast revealing anything ahead of their matchup against Ohio State next Saturday.
Michigan is blocking the cameras with flags pic.twitter.com/liJiJDQxOc
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 18, 2023
Sherrone Moore is serving as Michigan’s head coach and to protect his team from Ohio State’s version of Connor Stallions, Michigan has begun to shield its sideline meetings from the overhead cameras using banners and the internet has no shortage of jokes.
Michigan gonna start huddling up inside the medical tent next 😂 pic.twitter.com/C1XTioL5JT
— Aaron Murray (@aaronmurray11) November 18, 2023
Michigan has spent the past few weeks telling the rest of the college football world that they didn’t gain an edge from filming their opposing teams, but actions speak a lot louder than words.
I don’t understand what the blocking banner is for?!? We’ve been told consistently for weeks that know what the other team is going to do gives you no advantage? Just keeping guys busy?
— Matt Finkes (@MattFinkes) November 18, 2023
Michigan cheated pic.twitter.com/obIQuxbUo0
It’s not clear that this reveals Michigan’s cheating scandal, but with the evidence mounting, this may not have been the smartest move for the program that is desperate to play the victim. Twitter isn’t letting “America’s team” off the hook.
No peeking at Michigan’s signs.
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) November 18, 2023
Respect the Integrity of the Game. pic.twitter.com/7B49w68K4a
Private eyes
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) November 18, 2023
They're watching you
They see your every move
VIDEO. Michigan blocks opponents’ view with flags
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Michigan is hanging on to a late lead against Maryland. It was clearly a trap game for the Wolverines coming off a big win against Penn State with Ohio State looming a week away. This won’t knock the Wolverines out of the top four of the College Football Playoff rankings, but this was the first sign of vulnerability for the defending Big Ten champions.
Seeing the reaction on Twitter today, it feels like social media will be rooting for Ohio State in the rivalry game next week.
Michigan employed a covert ops specialist from the Marines and the best they came up with was buying tickets on Stub Hub with a credit card and holding up a big flag. pic.twitter.com/UwvGkX6Obz
— Damon Amendolara (@DamonAmendo) November 18, 2023

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