Meyer outlined the benefits of being aware of a team’s play calls on…

Urban Meyer explains ‘huge advantage’ Michigan’s alleged sign-stealing would have for Wolverines

Meyer outlined the benefits of being aware of a team’s play calls on the offensive and defensive ends.

The reasons why this is such a major concern, in the opinion of former NFL and college head coach Urban Meyer, have not been revealed as the Michigan Wolverines’ alleged sign-stealing story plays out in front of college football fans.

Meyer was glad that OutKick’s Dan Dakich had inquired about how sign theft may offer one football team a significant edge over the other, since he was prepared to provide several instances in response.

Meyer took the field first for defense.

A few factors have the ability to alter the outcome of the game. “It changes the game if the defensive line knows it’s pass,” Meyer said. For instance, if the defensive line knows it’s a play-action throw, they will pass you by because the offensive line expects the defensive line to play run. That makes it the top. Is it advantageous if the defensive line understands whether to run or pass? It’s a significant benefit.

Meyer went on to say that the offensive line would be able to go right through if the defense knew it was a screen throw because they would respond completely differently.

It’s an even greater advantage on offense.

After holding head coaching positions at Bowling Green, Utah, Florida, and Ohio State, Meyer noted, “On offense, if the offensive staff knows it’s field pressure, a boundary pressure, or a blitz – just a pressure – that’s a huge difference.” Meyer has a 187-32 record in collegiate coaching. “They’ll run the ball if they can figure out that it’s Cover 2. They will pass the ball if they are aware of any pressure or Cover 1. Thus, those are quite significant benefits.

There’s a debate going around over whether Michigan may have anticipated what was coming but still couldn’t stop their opponent. That case has been supported by Ohio State’s score, even though Michigan knew it was a throw.

Meyer laughs at that line of thought.

“For someone to say, ‘Eh, that’s not that big a deal’ – if it’s not that big a deal, why’d people work so hard to get your signals?” he said.

“It’s an unfair advantage if they obtain that information unlawfully and in violation of the law. That’s just unfair competition, something that dates back to your early childhood sports experiences. You really can’t talk to someone about anything else once they say that since they clearly don’t know what they’re talking about.”

Jim Harrington of Michigan agrees to handle the three-game ban and the Big Ten Drops’ sign-stealing investigation.

In the most recent College Football Playoff rankings, Michigan is ranked third. This weekend, the team that finishes third will play in the Big Ten Championship, versus No. 2 Ohio State. However, throughout Jim Harbaugh’s Wolverines’ unbeaten season, the alleged sign-stealing scandal—which revolves around former staff member Connor Stalions—has taken center stage.

In an arrangement with the Big Ten Conference, Harbaugh will serve a three-game ban in order to halt the investigation into the sign-stealing incident, so he won’t be on the sidelines for the Ohio State game either.”The Big Ten Conference will never waver in its support of student-athletes, good sportsmanship, and the Commissioner’s obligation to uphold the fairness of competition. The Conference and the University aim to maintain high standards and principles, as demonstrated by the University of Michigan’s decision today to rescind its legal appeal against the Conference’s Notice of Disciplinary Action of November 10. The Big Ten Conference released a statement saying, “The University of Michigan is a valued member of the Conference and the Conference will continue to work cooperatively with the University and the NCAA during this process.”