Harbaugh’s gonna Harbaugh.
Teams are normally provided extensive video footage to scout opponents. At issue, according to sources, is whether Michigan used unnamed individuals to attend games of both scheduled opponents and possible College Football Playoff opponents in an effort to gather information on the signs they use to call both offensive and defensive plays.
Sign stealing is not technically prohibited and has a long and colorful history as part of the game. Scouting opponents in person has been prohibited since 1994. [Emphasis added.]
We know Michigan’s already paying special attention to Georgia in practice. It’s not much of a leap to think they’re taking other steps to gain an advantage.