In the documentary, "Untold: Sign Stealer", Stalions mentions Niumatalolo on several occasions, but the former Navy head coach is never accused of any wrongdoing. The documentary illuminates the gray areas between information gathering and prohibited espionage, emphasizing how what starts as acceptable practice can cross ethical lines depending on execution.
Stalions recalls entering Niumatalolo's office to become a student coach, which highlights an early, formative moment for him: "When I asked a staff member what I would do on game day, they said I could try to decipher opponents' signals. This opened my eyes to the strategic depths of the game and set the trajectory for my future within football."
Stalions recounts his first game on the coaching staff against Ohio State: "I deciphered Ohio State's signals several possessions into the game and began yelling out what the Buckeyes were running. That was my first game - the birth of signal deciphering in my life." This moment marked a pivotal point in his approach to competitive football.
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