that should all be common knowledge to every coach in college football. and will hopefully quiet the ryan walters' of the world crying about how horrible the IDEA of sign stealing is. we all know - well, those of us who arent here simply to troll michigan fans- that every school steals signs.
the other "rumors" of people sharing film of michigan practices is more damning and potentially more troublesome for the accused, but that's only an internet allegation and no one from the AP or unaffiliated with michigan press member has put a name to it. the rumors continue but as of now theyre still just rumors.
and the idea that others simply stole signs - while putting the moralizing BS of the big ten coaches to rest - doesnt help michigan with the sanctions. the sanctions arent for stealing signs, that's legal; rather, the allegations are for having someone in person steal them. so michigan will get hit for that and so will harbaugh.
seems like a distinction without a difference, but it is the rule.