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The original was posted on /r/cfb by /u/TMWNN on 2023-10-28 00:11:22.
While reading the discussion of TCU being warned about Michigan’s sign-stealing system before the 2022 playoffs, I found /u/wheelsno3’s analysis of the game. He believes that TCU used both real and fake signs.
Let’s say you’re the head coach of University of X. The week before playing X State University, you are told that XSU has all/most of your signs. What is your strategy?
a) Completely change the sign methodology from the start, for example going from arm patterns to Chip Kelly-style pictures on boards (opponent learns very quickly that their intelligence is no good),
b) Only change a few signs (opponent benefits on most plays, but not on maybe the most crucial plays), or
c) Keep the same signs, but change all of their meanings (opponent goes longest before realizing intelligence is bogus, but likely confusing to own players/coaches)?
Also, how does your answer change if instead of a week it’s four weeks before a bowl game, like what happened to TCU before the playoff game with Michigan?
PS - Leaked photo of Jim Harbaugh participating in sign stealing
