Disgraced former Michigan football analyst Connor Stalions has released a statement this evening via his attorney and one directly from himself.
The statement comes after Yahoo, ESPN and the Athletic all reported Stalions was fired.
Hours later, Michigan put out a statement calling those reports "erroneous" and saying that Stalions had resigned.
The statement from Stalions' attorney is as follows (via the Athletic):
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. 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 himself sent the following statement to the Athletic:
“I love the University of Michigan and its football program. 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.”
Ok, America, do with those as you see fit.
This is far from over.