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Sam Pittman addresses alleged Michigan sign-stealing controversy, potential for in-helmet radios
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Sam Pittman is all for having in-helmet radios following the alleged Michigan sign-stealing controversy.
In-helmet radios were a topic of conversation during the SEC coaches teleconference Wednesday in light of the sign-stealing saga with Michigan. Several coaches gave their thoughts on the matter, with most being in favor of them. Pittman was one of those coaches, and he gave his reasoning for it.
“I don’t believe in feigning, I don’t,” Pittman said. “I don’t think it’s part of the game, I don’t believe in stealing signals. I don’t think it’s part of the game. So I think the helmet situation would help tremendously in those aspects. I don’t know why we can’t do it. We should be able to do it and it would take some of those situations that you just mentioned, it would take some of that out of the game and make sure that it’s all fair.”
Unlike the NFL, college football does not allow for in-helmet radios. With the sign-stealing controversy, it seems like that could change soon. Having in-helmet radios would prevent teams from having to signal different play calls on the sideline, which allows opposing coaches or scouts the opportunity to try and steal those signs.
While many coaches have voiced their opinions on in-helmet radios, there is not clear answer to whether or not a change is coming.
