Is the Source of the NCAA Leaks a Name Familiar to the Michigan Football Program?

Jim Harbaugh and JJ McCarthy preparing for their game against Michigan State just days after the sign-stealing allegations were leaked. Photo: Michigan Football on "X"

The recent Michigan sign-stealing saga has stirred up a storm of speculations and theories in the college football arena. The initial suspicion naturally gravitated towards Big Ten rivals, especially Ohio State’s Ryan Day. Yet, a surprising theory emerged, suggesting the leak might be coming from an unexpected corner.

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Big House Bleachers Podcast: Michigan Shuts Out The Spartans, and Sign Stealing Allegations

JJ McCarthy scrambles against MSU. AP Photo/Al Goldis

The tumultuous week began with news of an NCAA investigation into alleged sign-stealing infractions by the Michigan football team. However, the mood quickly shifted as the Wolverines delivered a crushing 49-0 defeat over arch-rivals, Michigan State, in East Lansing.

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NCAA Launches Investigation into Michigan’s Alleged Sign Stealing

Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh.

The dynamic between the NCAA and Michigan has garnered attention, not just because of the allegations but due to the manner in which the news surfaces. Critics have pointed out that the NCAA often leaks information to the media without furnishing the complete context. This is further exacerbated by the fact that Michigan, like all institutions under investigation, is not permitted to comment on the ongoing inquiry.

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2024 Michigan Football Commit Has a Meteoric Rise in the Latest Recruiting Rankings

Jo'Ziah Edmond, Michigan commit.

Prospects can see their rankings fluctuate wildly based on a variety of factors, but few can boast of a meteoric rise as sharp as Jo’Ziah Edmond’s. In just four days, Edmond experienced a leap from the 645th spot to an impressive 151st in the nation, according to the recent 247Sports recruiting rankings. For those keeping score, that’s a staggering 494-place jump, unheard of in most circles.

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Podcast: Sparty on the Horizon, Michigan Continues to Dominate, and 2023 Impact Players Revisited

Roman Wilson, Donovan Edwards, and Cornelius Johnson line up against Indiana

In the latest episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast, hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell dive into Michigan’s dominant 52-7 victory over the Indiana Hoosiers, a game where the Wolverines asserted their dominance by piling up 52 consecutive points. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy shone brightly with three passing touchdowns, bolstering Michigan’s reputation as one of the most formidable teams this season.

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Podcast: Minnesota Reactions, Mid-Season Superlatives for Michigan Football

JJ McCarthy dives across the goal line against Minnesota.

The “Big House Bleachers” podcast, now a proud member of the Block M Podcast Network, is back with another riveting episode. Join hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell as they dissect Michigan’s resounding 52-10 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Who clinched the coveted “This Guy Right Here Award” for Player of the Game? 

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One Thing That Makes Michigan Offensive Coordinator Sherrone Moore Different From Any Other Coach in the Country

Sherrone Moore, Michigan football's offensive coordinator.

Sherrone Moore is skillfully managing both these roles, which, while interconnected, demand unique strategies and approaches. The success of this unusual arrangement is evident: Michigan’s offensive line has bagged the Joe Moore awards consecutively, crowning them as the best offensive line in college football. This year, 2023, the Wolverines are flaunting an offensive versatility that Ann Arbor hasn’t witnessed in ages.

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Podcast: Wilson, McCarthy, and Corum Husk Some Corn, and Unsuspecting Heroes for Michigan Football

Kenneth Grant interception against Nebraska.

In the most recent episode of “Big House Bleachers,” hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell delve deep into the triumphant performance where Michigan overwhelmingly defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 42-7, marking a 5-0 start for Michigan football.

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