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Michigan football scandal draws reaction from ex-Ohio State star

Yesterday, an ex-Ohio State star had a chance to react to the Michigan football scandal regarding sign-stealing.

Published

1 year ago

October 26, 2023

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Oct 1, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Julian Fleming (4) celebrates with Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Dawand Jones (79) after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of the NCAA Division I football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Scheller-The Columbus Dispatch Ncaa Football Rutgers Scarlet Knights At Ohio State Buckeyes

Yesterday, ex-Ohio State star Dawand Jones, who was an offensive tackle for the Buckeyes over the past few years, and currently serves as an offensive lineman for the Cleveland Browns, was asked about the Michigan football scandal regarding alleged sign-stealing. According to Jones, it was “demoralizing,” and more — here is what he had to say, per Tom Withers.

Michigan football scandal draws reaction from ex-Ohio State star

Yesterday, ex-Ohio State star Dawand Jones had some thoughts on the current Michigan football scandal into alleged illegal sign-stealing methods used by suspended staffer Connor Stalions. Jones, who was on the only two teams to get embarrassed by Michigan in recent history, had a few answers to Tom Withers’ questions.

“It’s just sad to see it,” Dawand Jones said. “We’re kids at the end of the day, and you don’t want to cheat a kid out of a chance to showcase their skills on a national level. It’s just sad to see that.”

Jones also added that Ohio State was “demoralized” seeing Michigan football lined up before the Buckeyes could even get set.

Dawand Jones said seeing Michigan's players lined up pre-snap while knowing what was coming was "a little demoralizing."

— Tom Withers (@twithersAP) October 25, 2023

Jones also added that Ohio State knew of the Wolverines’ sign-stealing, and while the Buckeyes changed some things up, he notes that they could not change everything. “(Ohio State) made some changes but couldn’t change everything,” he said.

Spoke to former Ohio State tackle Dawand Jones — now with Browns — about the Michigan sign stealing scandal.

He said Buckeyes suspected Wolverines had their sideline signs last year and made some changes but couldn’t change everything.

— Tom Withers (@twithersAP) October 25, 2023

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