Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti addressed the ongoing sign-stealing scandal involving Michigan at the preseason kickoff event in Indianapolis this week. Despite the Wolverines remaining tight-lipped about the issue, Penn State coach James Franklin shared his perspective on the impact of the scandal on college football.
Franklin believes that the recent approval of radio communication between coaches and players is a direct response to the sign-stealing controversy. He expressed concerns about the effectiveness of the new communication system, particularly in transmitting information to wide receivers in a no-huddle offense.
While the controversy surrounding the scandal continues, Netflix announced the upcoming release of the fourth season of its series “Untold,” featuring Connor Stalions, the individual accused of stealing signals. Stalions will break his silence on the matter in the upcoming episode titled “Sign Stealer.”
In other football news, Dillon Gabriel, the quarterback for Oregon, opted to remain in school for another season after considering a jump to the NFL. With the opportunity to play in a fast, high-scoring offense at Oregon, Gabriel aims to improve his draft stock and potentially contend for the Heisman Trophy. He expressed excitement about following in the footsteps of former Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, wearing the same No. 8 jersey.
First-year Indiana coach Curt Cignetti reflected on his relationship with his late father, Frank Cignetti Sr., a College Football Hall of Fame coach. Despite his father’s role as a tough critic, Cignetti acknowledged his father’s influence on his coaching career and expressed gratitude for his support.
Oregon coach Dan Lanning reminisced about his previous success at Lucas Oil Stadium, where he celebrated a national championship victory with his former team from Georgia. Now at Oregon, Lanning looks forward to the upcoming season and the possibility of competing in the Big Ten championship game at the same venue.
As the college football season approaches, coaches and players across the country are gearing up for another exciting year on the gridiron. Stay tuned for more updates and insights as the season unfolds.