Michigan QB JJ McCarthy Claims Sign-Stealing a Response to Ohio State's Actions
McCarthy Estimates 80% of College Football Teams Steal Signs, Insists Michigan's Success Should Not Be Diminished
- Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy claims that the Wolverines' sign-stealing scandal was a response to Ohio State's alleged sign-stealing, stating that Michigan had to 'make it an even playing field'.
- McCarthy estimates that around 80% of college football teams steal signs, a practice that he says has been around for years.
- The Michigan sign-stealing scandal resulted in a three-game suspension for head coach Jim Harbaugh and the resignation of staffer Connor Stalions, who was at the center of the scandal.
- Despite the scandal, McCarthy insists that the team's success should not be diminished, emphasizing the hard work and film study that goes into their game preparation.
- The NCAA is still investigating the incident, leaving the possibility of further disciplinary action, including vacating wins.