- Stallions had previously been suspended from pay pending the outcome of the investigation
- Several Big Ten schools say Stalions purchased game tickets in his name
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University of Michigan recruiting analyst Connor Stalions has resigned pending an investigation into his alleged personal scouting, according to a statement from the school
Stalions had previously been suspended with pay while the investigation continued and several media outlets reported that he had been fired.
But the university released a statement late Friday evening saying, “Connor Stalions resigned from his position with Michigan Athletics this afternoon.” We cannot comment further on this personnel matter.
sources told Nicole Auerbach of The Athletic that Stallions “refused to cooperate with any internal or external investigations or discussions.”
The employee was seen on the sidelines at several Michigan Wolverines football games this season.
Connor Stalions was released by Michigan amid a personal scouting investigation
Stallions was initially suspended with pay by Michigan as the NCAA began its investigation
Several schools in the Big Ten said they discovered that Stalions had purchased tickets to at least one of their games in his name over the past three seasons. One of these schools discovered surveillance camera footage showing him using his cell phone to record what was happening on the field.
NCAA rules do not directly prohibit sign stealing, but there are rules against using electronic devices to record an opponent’s signals. An NCAA statute also prohibits “in-person scouting of future opponents off campus (in the same season).”
There are also rules against unsportsmanlike or unethical activities by coaches, and head coaches are generally held responsible for violations that occur under their supervision.
‘[Stalions] is at the forefront of the operation,” a trainer told Yahoo in October. “I once told (Stalions), ‘We know what kind of shit you do and it sucks.’”
Just a few days ago, footage surfaced of someone seemingly matching images of Stallions standing courtside at a game between Michigan State and Central Michigan. The person, believed to be a stallion, was seen with a goatee, sunglasses and Central Michigan clothing.
That led to CMU football coach Jim McElwain addressing the issue, saying, “Our guys are doing everything they can to get to the bottom of this.” We’re not aware of it, completely unaware.
“I certainly can’t condone it, in any way, shape or form.” And I know his name wasn’t on any of the passports issued.’
Stallions allegedly refused to cooperate with any internal or external investigations or interviews
X and Instagram accounts – which were deleted during the course of the investigation – confirmed Stalions’ graduation from the US Naval Academy in 2017 and the work he does with linebackers.
Meanwhile, an inactive LinkedIn profile titled “Football Analyst – University of Michigan” contained lines pointing to his claim.
“I am focused on using my experience to translate Marine Corps philosophies and tactics into the sport of football, covering strategies in staffing, recruiting, scouting, intelligence, planning and more,” the LinkedIn page reads.
“I emphasize…identifying the enemy’s most likely and dangerous course of action; Identify and exploit critical weak points and focal points in the opponent’s scouting process…”
Prior to joining Michigan’s staff, Stalions worked as a military captain after graduating in 2017
Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh denied the allegations against the Stalions around the time they were revealed in mid-October.
“I am not aware that anyone on our staff did this or directed this action,” Harbaugh told ESPN.
“No matter what program or organization I have led throughout my career, my instructions and awareness of how to scout opponents have always strictly adhered to the rules.”
Harbaugh served a three-game, university-imposed suspension earlier this season for an unrelated and still unresolved case of NCAA recruiting-related violations.
Michigan recruiting analyst Connor Stalions resigns after being accused of using video to spy on other teams and stealing signs… as he ‘refused to cooperate with investigation’