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Accused ringleader resigns as Michigan running back denies involvement

22:24 08.11.2023

In a shocking turn of events, records have recently emerged online suggesting that Michigan running back Blake Corum may have been involved in an LLC with Connor Stalions, the alleged mastermind behind the football program's sign-stealing scandal. The LLC, registered in Wyoming and called "BC2 Housing," appears to be a clever play on Corum's initials and his jersey number. However, Corum vehemently denied any affiliation with Stalions, stating that he had no knowledge of the LLC or any business dealings with the disgraced staffer.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday night, Corum expressed his surprise upon learning about the LLC, stating, "My first time hearing about it was when I went out to practice. First of all, I have no business with him. I don't have any businesses with Connor or anything like that." The Michigan running back also mentioned that his legal team was already involved in the matter, aiming to clear his name and disassociate himself from the LLC. Corum expressed gratitude to the person who discovered the records online and pledged to resolve the issue swiftly.

According to the initial filing, the LLC was established on March 28, 2022, with the address listed as a property Stalions purchased shortly after joining Michigan's coaching staff. However, the university announced Stalions' resignation last week, following reports that he had been fired. Reports have also emerged suggesting that Stalions had purchased tickets to over 30 games at various Big Ten schools, spanning three seasons, including the current one. Intriguingly, none of the games for which he bought tickets involved Michigan.

ESPN revealed that an unnamed former coach from college football's Division III claimed Stalions had offered him "a couple hundred dollars" in exchange for recordings of the Wolverines' future opponents. The coach further disclosed that he had received complimentary tickets and shared the recordings by using an iPhone photo album. Additionally, Stalions has been accused of appearing on the Central Michigan sideline during their matchup against Michigan State on September 1, wearing a bench credential marked as "VB," which is typically reserved for players, coaches, trainers, and equipment staff. This revelation raises further questions about Stalions' involvement with other teams and the extent of his illicit activities.

In a surprising twist, it was reported on Tuesday evening that Ohio State and Rutgers had allegedly shared Michigan's signals with Purdue before their clash in last year's Big Ten title game. This revelation adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing investigation and suggests that the sign-stealing scandal may have had wider implications within the conference.

The NCAA launched an investigation into the University of Michigan's football program last month following allegations of sign stealing. As a result of the investigation, the university made the announcement on October 18 that Connor Stalions had resigned, despite earlier reports indicating he had been fired. Since the investigation commenced, additional incriminating evidence implicating Stalions in the sign-stealing scheme has come to light.

Sources have revealed that the former coach, who previously disclosed Stalions' financial incentives for obtaining opponent recordings, attended two Penn State games and a Rutgers game. It is worth noting that Michigan is scheduled to play against Penn State next month, raising concerns about the potential impact of Stalions' actions on upcoming games.

Initially, Stalions was suspended with pay by the university. His LinkedIn profile identified him as an off-field analyst for the football team. However, reports suggest that Stalions refused to cooperate with the ongoing investigations, further intensifying the scrutiny surrounding his alleged involvement in the sign-stealing scandal.

As the NCAA delves deeper into the investigation, the University of Michigan and its football program are left grappling with the fallout from these astonishing revelations. The implications of these alleged actions span far beyond the university and could potentially have significant consequences for the integrity of college football as a whole.

/ Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 10:24 PM /

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