Controversial former Michigan staffer Connor Stalions spotted at Rose Bowl

Connor Stalions was reportedly spotted at the Rose Bowl, according to Michigan legend Chase Winovich’s Instagram story. The Athletic first brought attention to Stalions in Pasadena.

In a screenshot, Winovich took a picture that said “Let’s Go Blue!!” captioned over a man appearing to be the former staffer Stalions. The latter was tagged in the Instagram story by Winovich.

You can see the picture below. Allegedly, it is Stalions with no beard and a shaved head.

According to former Michigan LB Chase Winovich's Instagram story, Connor Stalions was in attendance for the Wolverines' Rose Bowl win over Alabama 🌹 pic.twitter.com/0bWNstuDdW

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Stalions was the alleged mastermind behind the Michigan sign stealing operation. That included decoding signs and traveling in-person to other opponents and filming signals on the sidelines.

Stalions and his attorney provided statements following his firing, or shall we say, resignation.

“As he informed the school earlier today, Connor chose to resign because recent stories regarding his time with the University of Michigan have created a distraction for the team,” Stalion’s attorney, Brad Beckworth of Nix Patterson, said. “He hopes his resignation will help the team and coaching staff focus on tomorrow’s game and the remainder of the season.

“Connor also wants to make it clear that, to his knowledge, neither Coach Harbaugh, nor any other coach or staff member, told anyone to break any rules or were aware of improper conduct regarding the recent allegations of advanced scouting.”

Stalions was investigated by the NCAA after reports arose of the Michigan staff “sign-stealing.” Stalions allegedly bought tickets to four different campus games of four College Football Playoff contenders last year.

Additionally, there are records of SEC title game ticket purchases from 2021 and 2022. Finally, twelve of the other 13 Big Ten schools have record of Stalions buying tickets. Stalions reportedly did not cooperate with any internal or external investigations or discussions.

“I love the University of Michigan and its football program,” Stalions said in a statement provided to The Athletic. “And I am extremely grateful for the opportunity I’ve had to work with the incredible student athletes, Coach Harbaugh and the other coaches that have been a part of the Michigan football family during my tenure. I do not want to be a distraction from what I hope to be a championship run for the team, and I will continue to cheer them on.”

Grant Grubbs contributed to this report