Sign Stealing

[Old Shorts]

Thought I saw a thread about this previously but couldn’t find it so thought I’d start one. With all the hype last year about college teams stealing signs I’m curious if there are high school teams doing it. Legally of course. Are there any teams out there putting effort into this?

[Eagle Pappaw]

I remember back when Ralph Holder would send people over to steal signs from Jack ORoarke. That was part of why Belpre was so good back then. Holder always knew what he was about to see.

[CuckooNest]

There was an SOC team that used two people with iPads to record on the sideline and I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s part of what they were doing. The rule used to be you couldn’t review anything recorded during the game but those two people always went into the locker room. Not sure if the rule is the same or if they’re still doing it.

[Jawnjkang98]

Did wheelersburg get caught doing this a few years back in playoffs?

[callie11]

Put them in concrete too heavy to steal.

[callie11]

Sorry couldn't resist.

[The Ultimate Lancer]

Back in the day our kids used to spotlight deer. They made some great jerky. Along with that, they may/may not have taken possession of a few stop signs but it was all in good fun.

[Lucky Charms]

Bill Belichick has nothing on Arch Rose. Arch stole signs using a whole system he invented. Thats why he went 10-0 and was #4 in the state. He sent Richard Gagai to everyones game and used the scientific method to decipher their signals. Then Arch invented a system to let QB Mike Bissell know what was coming so that he could call the perfect play every time. Those were the days.

That system is so good that it still works. Its why we beat Southern all the time. Every Eastern coach has access to Arch's system. They get the signals and then counter with the perfect call. The only one who wouldn't listen was Casey Coffey. That system has been really good the last few seasons against Racine. Cassady's signals are super easy.

[Almost Champions]

Back in the day our kids used to spotlight deer. They made some great jerky. Along with that, they may/may not have taken possession of a few stop signs but it was all in good fun.

Poor old Fed Hawk Tuah. They cant do anything right.

[FIDO]

HS football, and sports in general, isn't that important. Those willing to cheat and/or bend the rules for a "W" speaks volumes about those running the program. Way to set a great example!!

[eagle25]

I remember back when Ralph Holder would send people over to steal signs from Jack ORoarke. That was part of why Belpre was so good back then. Holder always knew what he was about to see.

The worst time in Belpre football history was when VC figured out what Belpre was doing. Once they did they made changes to prevent the sign stealing and beyond that they spread the word across the TVC and that’s when the downturn began. Ralph stepped down shortly thereafter. Hasn’t been the same since. It’s a shame that the secret got out if you’re a Belpre fan.

[JBsezBELIEVE]

I remember back when Ralph Holder would send people over to steal signs from Jack ORoarke. That was part of why Belpre was so good back then. Holder always knew what he was about to see.

The worst time in Belpre football history was when VC figured out what Belpre was doing. Once they did they made changes to prevent the sign stealing and beyond that they spread the word across the TVC and that’s when the downturn began. Ralph stepped down shortly thereafter. Hasn’t been the same since. It’s a shame that the secret got out if you’re a Belpre fan.

Roll forward 30 years and the table turned. We figured out everyone had our signals. That a reason we couldn’t beat nobody. Found out too late.

[meatswinger]

Bill Belichick has nothing on Arch Rose. Arch stole signs using a whole system he invented. Thats why he went 10-0 and was #4 in the state. He sent Richard Gagai to everyones game and used the scientific method to decipher their signals. Then Arch invented a system to let QB Mike Bissell know what was coming so that he could call the perfect play every time. Those were the days.

That system is so good that it still works. Its why we beat Southern all the time. Every Eastern coach has access to Arch's system. They get the signals and then counter with the perfect call. The only one who wouldn't listen was Casey Coffey. That system has been really good the last few seasons against Racine. Cassady's signals are super easy.

Arch Rose and his ability to snag signs from the sideline was the top reason why North Gallia always struggled with Eastern

[Undefeated_Eagle]

Bill Belichick has nothing on Arch Rose. Arch stole signs using a whole system he invented. Thats why he went 10-0 and was #4 in the state. He sent Richard Gagai to everyones game and used the scientific method to decipher their signals. Then Arch invented a system to let QB Mike Bissell know what was coming so that he could call the perfect play every time. Those were the days.

That system is so good that it still works. Its why we beat Southern all the time. Every Eastern coach has access to Arch's system. They get the signals and then counter with the perfect call. The only one who wouldn't listen was Casey Coffey. That system has been really good the last few seasons against Racine. Cassady's signals are super easy.

Mike Bissell called his own plays

[Lucky Charms]

Bill Belichick has nothing on Arch Rose. Arch stole signs using a whole system he invented. Thats why he went 10-0 and was #4 in the state. He sent Richard Gagai to everyones game and used the scientific method to decipher their signals. Then Arch invented a system to let QB Mike Bissell know what was coming so that he could call the perfect play every time. Those were the days.

That system is so good that it still works. Its why we beat Southern all the time. Every Eastern coach has access to Arch's system. They get the signals and then counter with the perfect call. The only one who wouldn't listen was Casey Coffey. That system has been really good the last few seasons against Racine. Cassady's signals are super easy.

Mike Bissell called his own plays

Right. That gave Arch time to steal signs and then signal to Mike what was happening. Arch made Mike look like a guru.