MGoBlue Podcasts with Jon Jansen: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to MGoBlue Podcasts -- the new podcast home of Michigan Athletics. Here at MGoBlue Podcasts, you'll find several recurring series: In the Trenches (an in-depth look at the Wolverines' football program), Defend the Block (interviews, game recaps and more with Michigan men's and women's basketball), and Conqu'ring Heroes (a one-stop show for the latest on every Michigan program). MGoBlue Podcasts are produced by the Michigan Sports Network from LEARFIELD, in partnership with Michigan Athletics.
Jon attempts to put J.J. McCarthy's strong start in perspective (4:00), points out a few players he will be watching on Saturday night against Bowling Green (7:30), and reacts to the rest of last weekend's action across the country (14:00). Then, sophomore defensive lineman Kenneth Grant joins us to recap the defense's performances over the first two weeks (31:00), detail how he has acclimated to his size (34:30), and talks about the improvements he and the program have made from last season (38:00).
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We catch up with one of our favorites on the podcast - men's basketball Assistant Coach Saddi Washington. After discussing his daughter's transfer to a Michigan rival, Washington shares some insight on his recruiting philosophies and the program's approach to visits (7:00). Then, he breaks down where the team stands at this point of the offseason (15:00) and reflects on last season's missed opportunities (25:00).
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We began this week's radio show with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, who reacted to the Wolverines' win over UNLV, reflected on his memories from September 11, 2001, and discussed his fondness for Bowling Green. Then, Offensive Coordinator Sherrone Moore, who will be the acting Head Coach this weekend, stops by at the 26-minute mark, before transfer center Drake Nugent closes things out at the 36-minute mark.
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Michigan Athletics' new Executive Associate Athletic Director of Development Brian Kegler joins us on Conqu'ring Heroes this week. Kegler details how the Development team fits into the big picture of Michigan Athletics (2:00), breaks down some of the ways that Development assists Wolverine student-athletes (7:30), and shares how Michigan fans can learn more and contribute (14:00).
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On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon puts a bow on Michigan's season-opening win over ECU (5:00), looks ahead to the preparation for the Wolverines and their two acting head coaches for UNLV (15:00), and recaps the key storylines from the Big Ten and the Top 25 during Week 1 (23:00). Then, fifth-year defensive back Keshaun Harris discusses his transition from track to football (36:00), his performance as a starter last week against ECU (41:00), and the story behind his wearing of the number 36 (44:00).
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The 2023 season is almost here, which means our preview episodes are back! After our radio network scene setter, Jon shares his Keys to the Game for the Wolverines' offense, defense, and special teams before giving us his first Locker Room Speech of the season.
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Conqu'ring Heroes is back for another season! We kick things off with the great Greg Harden, who worked for the University of Michigan Athletic Department from 1986-2019 and finished his tenure as Executive Associate Athletic Director, Student Athlete Health & Welfare. Harden details the evolution of his responsibilities at Michigan (2:00), shares how he has tried to help people when they seek his expertise (7:30), and talks about his new book - Stay Sane in an Insane World (13:30). The book is out now, with purchase information available at gregharden.com/books.
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It's finally game week! Jon and Brian discuss the Wolverines’ coaching staff assignments for the first three games (5:00), Jim Harbaugh's comments about revenue sharing in college football (12:00), and what they will be watching for during a jam-packed Week 1 (18:00) in our "Seven from 77." Then, Jon catches up with newly-elected captain Trevor Keegan. The Wolverines' star offensive lineman reflects on the opportunity to be a 2023 captain (40:00) and shares his thoughts on the team heading into Saturday's matchup with ECU (43:00).
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Brian catches up with a Michigan legend this week, as Fab Five member Jimmy King makes his Defend the Block debut. King details his return to school to finish his Michigan degree (4:30), discusses why being a presence in this region is so important to him (11:00), and shares some thoughts about the upcoming season for the Wolverines (15:00).
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The "Inside Michigan Football" Radio Show is back for another season! Jon kicks off the show by welcoming in Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, who discusses his coaching plan for the three games he will miss and breaks down each position group as we approach week one (2:00). Then, Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter, who will be the acting Head Coach against East Carolina on Saturday, stops by the program (26:00). We wrap things up with defensive lineman and newly-elected captain Kris Jenkins (38:00).
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Jon kicks things off by reacting to the self-imposed three-game suspension for Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), updating the other key storylines around fall camp (8:00), and offering his Big Ten and national predictions for the upcoming season (21:00). Then, senior EDGE Jaylen Harrell stops by to share his thoughts on fall camp (40:30), reflect on some of his best memories in his Michigan career (43:00), and look ahead to the upcoming season (45:30).
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In a wide-ranging conversation, Michigan men's basketball guard Jace Howard recalls his memories from past Miami Heat playoff runs (2:30) and an amazing 2023 NBA Draft for the Howard family and Michigan program (11:30). Then, Jace breaks down his offseason work (17:00), the mindset of the program (21:30), and his early impressions of the roster (27:00).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss Michigan Athletics' exciting new partnership with Champions Circle™ (1:30), the early returns from fall camp (6:00), and some strong performances by former Wolverines in the NFL Preseason (15:00). Then, Jon sits down with senior wide receiver and Hawaii native Roman Wilson. Jon starts by asking him about the tragedy going on in Maui (24:00), before Wilson shares his thoughts on the first couple of weeks of fall camp (29:00) and the potential of the team in 2023 (35:00).
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It's always a treat when Associate Head Coach Phil Martelli joins us on Defend the Block! During this visit, Martelli shares his thoughts on the program at this stage of the offseason (1:00) before offering his impressions on most of the players on the Wolverines' roster (10:00).
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We begin by reacting to the wild week in conference realignment (5:00) and discussing some key takeaways from Michigan's recent media availability (25:00) in our "Seven from 77" segment. Then, Jon catches up with transfer defensive back Josh Wallace, who details his path to Ann Arbor (38:00), breaks down his style of play (41:30), and shares his thoughts on the team as a whole (45:00).
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We talk Michigan women's hoops on this week's episode of Defend the Block, as Brian gets to know a pair of graduate transfers who started their college careers in the MAC. First, Michigan native Taylor Williams discusses her path from Western Michigan to Ann Arbor (3:30). Then, former Bowling Green star Elissa Brett details her journey from Australia to becoming a Falcon and now a Wolverine (15:00).
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Media Day is over, and fall camp is upon us! Jon and Brian break down some of the key comments by the Wolverines' representatives during last week's Big Ten Media Day (4:30) before reacting to the discussion around the timing of The Game (18:30) and Colorado's decision to leave the Pac-12 for the Big 12 (27:45).
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We kick things off this week by catching up with sophomore point guard Dug McDaniel. After talking about his new dog Ace, McDaniel looks back on his first college basketball season (4:00), details the vibe around the program (8:30), and reacts to Jett Howard and Kobe Bufkin getting drafted (13:00). Then, we get to know Harrison Hochberg, a preferred walk-on who the Wolverines added this offseason. The lifelong Michigan fan detailed his journey to now wearing the Maize and Blue (18:00) before talking about what he will bring to the program (21:00).
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Football season is almost here, so Jon and Brian set the scene for the final few days before fall camp (3:30), and then they break down each team's expectations in the Big Ten (11:00). They conclude with a detailed look at the Wolverines' top two threats in the East - Penn State and Ohio State (33:00).
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We introduce incoming freshman George Washington III on this week's episode of Defend the Block. Washington recaps his recruiting process (4:00), shares the importance of his upbringing to his basketball career (7:00), and breaks down his style of play (12:30).
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With training camp just around the corner, Jon sits down with former Wolverine star Jake Butt, who has now carved out an outstanding career for himself in broadcasting with the Big Ten Network. Butt shares some detailed thoughts on each position group of the 2023 Michigan roster (2:00) before reflecting on his time at Michigan and in the NFL (46:00).
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Another week, another Michigan men's basketball introduction! On this episode of Defend the Block, Brian sits down with Alabama graduate transfer Nimari Burnett, who recalls his well-traveled path to Ann Arbor (4:00), breaks down his style of play (9:30), and discusses his unique NBA fandom (16:00).
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We have two more assistant coaches on In the Trenches this week, as Jon starts by welcoming in Defensive Backs Coach and Co-Defensive Coordinator Steve Clinkscale. Clinkscale details some of his coaching tactics (2:00) and breaks down the depth in the Wolverines' secondary (7:30). Then, Defensive Line Coach Mike Elston reflects on his successful first year back in Ann Arbor in 2022 (14:30) and analyzes the players in his position group heading into this season (17:00).
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We continue our men's basketball introductions with a young man who is returning to Southeast Michigan, Seton Hall graduate transfer Tray Jackson. Jackson details his return home to play for the team he cheered for growing up (4:00) and breaks down what his skill set can bring to the program (9:00).
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Over the next couple of weeks, we will catch up with some Michigan position coaches. On this episode of "In the Trenches," presented by Meijer, Jon chats with Wide Receivers Coach Ron Bellamy about the offseason work to this point (2:00) and the players he gets to work with in the wide receiver room (6:00). Then, Tight Ends Coach Grant Newsome reflects on his first season as a position coach (25:00) and breaks down the group of tight ends he has in 2023 (27:30).
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Over the next few weeks, we'll get to know the newest members of the men's basketball program. We begin with Tennessee graduate transfer Olivier Nkamhoua. He details his path to the Wolverines (5:00), breaks down his game and potential role this season (8:00), and shares the importance of his upbringing (14:00).
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Heading into the holiday weekend, we have a bonus episode of Defend the Block for you, as Brian chats with the newest member of the Orlando Magic - Jett Howard. Howard details his experience at last week's NBA Draft (3:00), discusses what is next for him in the coming months (8:00), and shares what Michigan Basketball means to him (10:30).
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With kickoff about two months away, Jon and Brian break down each position group at this stage of the offseason. Jon assigns a confidence level for each unit and assesses some areas where things seem to be solidified, while also offering up some critical questions that must be answered between now and the opener. They start with the offense at the 8:00 mark, transition to the defense at the 32:00 mark, and finish with some thoughts on special teams and the coaching staff at the 45:30 mark.
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Brian starts this week's episode by reacting to the two Wolverines who were selected in the top 15 picks of last week's NBA Draft - Jett Howard (11th, Orlando) and Kobe Bufkin (15th, Atlanta). Then, Brian sits down with one of the new members of Michigan women's basketball - fifth-year senior Lauren Hansen. Hansen details her journey to the program (9:00), describes her style of basketball (13:00), and discusses her life off the floor (22:00).
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As we wrap up another season of Conqu'ring Heroes, Jon Jansen sits down with Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics here at the University of Michigan. Manuel reacts to the athletic department's record-setting 13 Big Ten Championships during the 2022-23 season (1:00), shares his thoughts on some of the changes within the Big Ten (5:00), discusses NIL and the transfer portal (15:00), and provides some other updates from around the department (21:00).
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Former Wolverine and current Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Mo Hurst stops by "In the Trenches" this week! Hurst discusses his NFL journey to this point (1:30), reflects on his time in Ann Arbor (6:00), and shares his thoughts on the state of the Wolverines program (24:30).
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After discussing the program's addition of three transfers (Nimari Burnett, Tray Jackson, and Olivier Nkamhoua) and looking ahead to this week's NBA Draft, Brian sits down with former Big Ten Freshman of the Year and All-Big Ten performer Daniel Horton, who reflects on his four seasons in the Maize and Blue (9:00) and shares his thoughts on the upcoming Michigan men’s basketball season (19:00).
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Fresh off a landmark season for Michigan men's lacrosse, Head Coach Kevin Conry stops by the show to reflect on all of the team's accomplishments (1:30), including his memories from winning the program's first Big Ten Tournament Championship and earning a victory in the NCAA Tournament for the first time (11:30).
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Jon and Brian break down a busy week for Michigan Football, including a couple of roster updates for 2023 (4:00), the launching of the "M Power" program (9:30), the injury that Donovan Edwards battled through last season (13:00), and the 2024 and 2025 Big Ten schedule announcements (24:00).
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Brian catches up with soon-to-be senior Terrance Williams II about his offseason work and goals (3:00), his observations of the other returning Wolverines (9:00), and the departure of his close friend Hunter Dickinson (14:30) during a wide-ranging conversation.
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A pair of women's golf stars recently announced that they would utilize their fifth year and return to Michigan for the 2023-24 season. Hailey Borja joins us at the 1:00 mark, and Mikaela Schulz stops by at the 15:00 mark. They both detail their decisions to come back for one more year and reflect on their outstanding Michigan careers to this point.
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During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon reacts to last week's scheduling news (2:30), some of Jim Harbaugh's recent comments (14:00), and the SEC's decision to only play eight league games in 2024 (23:30). Then, Jon welcomes offensive lineman Giovanni El-Hadi to the podcast for the first time. El-Hadi takes fans through his first two years in Ann Arbor (33:00), recalls some of his opportunities to get on the field (35:30), and looks ahead to the 2023 season (43:30).
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It was a productive weekend for Michigan Track & Field, as seven student-athletes and one relay team qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Kevin Sullivan, the Director of Track & Field here at Michigan, recaps the productive season for the program to this point (1:30) and previews the opportunity for each Wolverine participating in next weekend's events in Austin, Texas (8:00).
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We have all the reaction from a special night in Indianapolis, as the Wolverines won their 44th Big Ten championship. Rob Joyce is in for Brian, and he breaks down Michigan’s performance with Jon Jansen, Doug Karsch, and Jack Miller. Then, we hear from Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (15:00), quarterback J.J. McCarthy (16:30), tight end Luke Schoonmaker (19:00), center Olu Oluwatimi (22:00), defensive lineman Kris Jenkins (23:30), cornerback Will Johnson (25:30), and kicker Jake Moody (27:00).
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Championship Weekend is here, and the Wolverines will close out the awesome weekend of college football with a primetime matchup against Purdue on Saturday night. Get ready for the Big Ten Championship Game with our radio network scene setters, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech!
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Our Hall of Honor interviews conclude this week with two more inductees into this exclusive club. First, Jon chats with Abby Crumpton Minihan, the first women's soccer player to reach the Hall of Honor. She recalls her remarkable career and details her transition to coaching (2:00). Then, we hear from Debbie Williams-Hoak, the first Big Ten champion in Michigan Women's Track and Field history. She talks about the impact that Bo Schembechler had in her decision to attend the University of Michigan, along with the incredible career she enjoyed in multiple sports (15:00). Last month, Michigan Athletics celebrated the 2022 Hall of Honor class, which is the first in school history that consists entirely of female student-athletes and coaches of women's teams at Michigan. It is in honor and recognition of the 50th anniversary of Title IX legislation.
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You better believe that we're still talking plenty about Michigan's huge win at Ohio State on this episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. We kick off our "Seven from 77" with more on the successful trip to Columbus (3:30) before looking ahead to the week of preparation and the matchup with Purdue in the Big Ten Championship Game (16:30). Then, Jon catches up with sophomore running back Donovan Edwards, who reflects on the brilliant performance by him and the team on Saturday (24:00) and discusses the team’s next opportunity against the Boilermakers (36:30). We wrap up the episode by setting the table for Championship Weekend around the rest of the country.
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The Wolverines dropped a tough one to Virginia on Tuesday night at Crisler Center. Brian reacts to a loss that can be a building block for the team before bringing in color analyst Terry Mills to provide his thoughts (8:00). Then, we hear from Head Coach Juwan Howard (12:00) and listen back to the highlights of the game (17:30).
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Championship Week is here! Jon recaps the big win in Columbus and looks ahead to the week of prep before the matchup with Purdue with three great guests: Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:30), Director of Strength and Conditioning Ben Herbert (25:00), and captain Mazi Smith (38:00).
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The "Inside Michigan Basketball" Radio Show returned on Monday night at the Pretzel Bell in downtown Ann Arbor. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills chatted with men's basketball Head Coach Juwan Howard about his Thanksgiving, the football team's win in Columbus, and some early observations on his team (3:30). Then, women's basketball assistant coach Harry Rafferty stopped by to break down the keys to the Wolverines' championship in the Gulf Coast Showcase this past weekend in Florida (30:00).
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You can relive Michigan's win in "The Game" with the hometown call of the action. Join Doug Karsch, Jon Jansen, and Jason Avant, as they detail the Wolverines 45-23 victory over Ohio State on Saturday, November 26. Audio courtesy of the Michigan Sports Network from LEARFIELD, with limited commercial interruption.
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Michigan surged past Ohio State and into next week's Big Ten Championship Game with a 45-23 win in Columbus on Saturday. Jon and Brian break down the incredible performance before Brian catches up with Doug Karsch (9:30) and Jack Miller (15:30). Then, we bring you some great postgame interviews: Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (21:30), wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (27:15), running back Donovan Edwards (28:45), offensive lineman Trevor Keegan (32:00), defensive back Rod Moore (36:00), and edge rusher Jaylen Harrell (38:00).
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The Game is almost upon us! Get hyped up for 11-0 Michigan at 11-0 Ohio State with our radio network scene setters, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech.
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Michigan men's basketball improved to 5-1 with a Wednesday night victory over Jackson State at Crisler Center. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills react to the win before chatting with Head Coach Juwan Howard (13:00) and freshman point guard Dug McDaniel (19:00). We wrap up this postgame edition with the highlight recap from Rob Joyce (22:00).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon breaks down the lessons that Michigan learned from last week's close call against Illinois (4:30) and dissects the matchup and rivalry with Ohio State (10:00). Then, Jon catches up with star kicker Jake Moody, who reflects on his incredible weekend (21:00) and looks ahead to Saturday’s mammoth clash against Ohio State (30:00). Jon and Brian return to analyze the latest around the Big Ten West race and the College Football Playoff conversation (36:00) before we wrap things up by welcoming in former Wolverine wide receiver and current radio sideline analyst Jason Avant, who previews Ohio State’s offense (50:00) and shares his excitement for Saturday and this epic showdown (59:30).
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Our week-long coverage of Michigan-Ohio State began on Monday night with the "Inside Michigan Football" radio show. Jon sat down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:30), co-Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach Sherrone Moore (22:00), and junior guard Zak Zinter (37:00) to recap last weekend's thrilling win over Illinois and look ahead to the clash with the Buckeyes.
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It was a roller coaster of a game at Crisler Center on Sunday night, as Michigan outlasted the Ohio Bobcats in overtime, 70-66. Brian breaks down the narrow victory before chatting with the national champ Terry Mills (9:30), Head Coach Juwan Howard (16:30), and junior center Hunter Dickinson (19:00). We wrap things up with the highlight recap of this wild game (24:00).
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The Wolverines improved to 11-0 in dramatic fashion, knocking off Illinois 19-17 on Saturday afternoon at the Big House. Jon and Brian break down the game before Jon chats with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (7:00). Then, Brian welcomes in Doug Karsch (16:00) and Jack Miller (23:30) to get their postgame thoughts. We conclude with some postgame player interviews, as Jason Avant talks with Mazi Smith (30:15), Kris Jenkins (31:45), Rod Moore (35:00), J.J. McCarthy (38:00), and Ronnie Bell (41:30).
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On the eve of Michigan's final game at the Big House this season, Jon previews the Wolverines' clash with Illinois by breaking down his Keys to the Game and delivering his weekly Locker Room Speech.
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Arizona State led wire-to-wire in an 87-62 victory over the Wolverines on Thursday night in Brooklyn. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills react to the loss, before we hear from Head Coach Juwan Howard (9:00).
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Last weekend, Michigan Athletics celebrated the 2022 Hall of Honor class, which is the first in school history that consists entirely of female student-athletes and coaches of women's teams at Michigan. It is in honor and recognition of the 50th anniversary of Title IX legislation. On this week's episode, we hear from Joan (Spillane) Postma, U-M's first female Olympic gold medalist (1:30), and Ellen Tomek, one of two female Wolverines to participate in three Olympic Games (20:00). Please note: these interviews were recorded before last weekend's ceremony.
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The Wolverines dominated Pittsburgh on Wednesday night at Barclays Center, thus earning a spot in the Legends Classic championship game. Brian reacts to Michigan's 31-point win before we hear from radio analyst Terry Mills (6:00), Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:00), sophomore Kobe Bufkin (15:00), and freshman Dug McDaniel (16:30).
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During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon discusses some areas of potential improvement for the Wolverines (6:00), the impact of Michigan's senior class (11:30), and all the important Big Ten and national storylines with just two weeks remaining in the regular season (17:30). Then, Jon welcomes captain Ronnie Bell to the podcast. Michigan’s outstanding wide receiver breaks down the challenges that Illinois will present on Saturday (33:00), the focus on the Illini needed with The Game looming next week (37:00), and his motivation behind the “be where your feet are” message he gave to the team last month (39:00).
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We aired another jam-packed edition of "Inside Michigan Football" on Monday night, along the Michigan Sports Network from LEARFIELD. Jon chats with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (2:00), co-Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter (26:00), and defensive lineman Mike Morris (38:00) about last week's win over Nebraska and Saturday's Senior Day matchup with Illinois.
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The Wolverines dominate Nebraska to improve to 10-0 on the season. Jon and Brian analyze Michigan's strong performance, before Doug Karsch (10:00) and Jack Miller (17:00) provide their perspectives. Then, we get into our postgame interviews, including Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (24:00), tight end Colston Loveland (30:30), running backs Blake Corum (32:00) and CJ Stokes (36:00), linebacker Junior Colson (38:15), and defensive back Mike Sainristil (40:30).
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The Wolverines outlasted Eastern Michigan on Friday night in Detroit, and we have the full recap for you here on Defend the Block. Brian gives his initial thoughts, and then we hear from the national champ Terry Mills (8:00). Our postgame interviews were with Head Coach Juwan Howard (12:00), Terrance Williams II (18:00), and Jaelin Llewellyn (19:30).
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The Wolverines have a chance to improve to 10-0 on Saturday against Nebraska. We prepare you for the matchup at the Big House with our radio network scene setter, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's locker room speech.
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Jon sits down with two key members of Michigan’s Athletic Department, Danielle Davison (Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance & NIL Education) and Brian Townsend (Director of Leadership Development and Community Engagement), to discuss new NCAA guidelines pertaining to Name Image & Likeness and how they affect Michigan’s student-athletes and the department as a whole.
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Jon breaks down whether Michigan's best version can win the national championship and how the Wolverines sustain that type of play (4:30), before talking through the landscape-changing week in college football (12:30) in this week's "Seven from 77." Then, linebacker Mike Barrett reflects on his tremendous effort against Rutgers (28:00) and looks ahead to the stretch run, including Saturday's battle with Nebraska (30:30).
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Due to the men's basketball game on Monday night, this week's "Inside Michigan Football" radio show was a special Tuesday edition. Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (2:00), Co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach Matt Weiss (22:00), and sophomore quarterback J.J. McCarthy (30:30) talked with Jon Jansen about last week's win at Rutgers and looked ahead to Saturday's home game against Nebraska.
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Michigan men's basketball kicked off the regular season with a 75-56 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne on Monday night at Crisler Center. Brian shares his takeaways from the strong performance before welcoming in Terry Mills for his analysis (9:00). Then, Head Coach Juwan Howard (12:30) and junior center Hunter Dickinson (20:30) stop by, and we finish with a highlight recap (23:30).
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The Wolverines overwhelmed Rutgers in the second half en route to a 52-17 victory on Saturday in Piscataway. Jon Jansen, Doug Karsch, and Brian Boesch break down the win before Jon chats with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (13:30). Then, Jason Avant interviews Mike Morris (17:30), Michael Barrett (21:00), Will Johnson (23:30), and Mazi Smith (25:15).
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Our postgame editions of Defend the Block are back! Brian shares his thoughts on the Wolverines' exhibition win over Ferris State on Friday before breaking it down with the national champ Terry Mills (6:30). Then, the guys catch up with leading scorer Jett Howard (11:00) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (14:00). We conclude with all the radio highlights of the wire-to-wire victory (22:00).
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The November stretch run begins on Saturday, with the Wolverines traveling to Piscataway to take on Rutgers. Get ready for the game with the radio network scene setter, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's weekly Locker Room Speech!
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On a special preseason episode of "Inside Michigan Basketball," Brian Boesch and Terry Mills caught up with the Head Coaches of Michigan Basketball--Juwan Howard (XXXXXX) and Kim Barnes Arico (XXXXX)--to recap their offseasons and look ahead to the start of the season. The Inside Michigan Basketball Radio Show will air on select days during the 2022-23 season, live from the Pretzel Bell in downtown Ann Arbor. Here is a listing of the show dates.
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Michigan Athletics' 2022 Hall of Honor is the first in school history that consists entirely of female student-athletes and coaches of women's teams at Michigan. It is in honor and recognition of the 50th anniversary of Title IX legislation. We will be chatting with several individuals from this new induction class in the coming weeks. On this episode, former softball star Samantha Findlay reflects on her career, including her home run to clinch the 2005 National Championship (2:30). Then, longtime women's swimming and diving head coach Jim Richardson recalls his incredible 27-year tenure at the University of Michigan (15:00).
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Jon reacts to all the key storylines coming out of last weekend's game with Michigan State (6:30), shares his early thoughts on the 2023 schedule (17:00), and does his weekly check of the other college football results (22:00). Then, true freshman Mason Graham stops by to discuss his first year in Ann Arbor (37:30) and look ahead to the final four games of the regular season (44:00).
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Like we did a couple of weeks ago during men's basketball media day, Brian asks most members of the women's basketball team some random questions. You'll hear from Leigha Brown, Maddie Nolan, Laila Phelia, and many others on this final offseason episode of Defend the Block.
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There is plenty to discuss around Michigan Football, and we had some great guests on this week's radio show to do just that. Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), Defensive Line Coach Mike Elston (18:30), and defensive lineman Kris Jenkins (41:00) sit down with Jon Jansen, as the Wolverines prepare for a road game at Rutgers this weekend.
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The Wolverines knocked off Michigan State 29-7 on Saturday night at the Big House! Jon and Brian break down the game before Jon chats with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh about the win and the postgame incident (9:00). Then, we hear from Doug Karsch (13:00) and Jack Miller (19:30). Jason Avant follows by going into the Michigan locker room to interview D.J. Turner (25:00), Blake Corum (26:00), J.J. McCarthy (29:30), Junior Colson (33:00), and Jake Moody (35:30).
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Another installment of the Backyard Brawl is almost upon us! Jon gets you ready for the Wolverines and the Spartans with his Keys to the Game and Locker Room Speech.
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Michigan Wrestling is coming off a remarkable 2021-22 season, and Head Coach Sean Bormet sits down with Jon Jansen to preview the upcoming season, the 101st in program history. Bormet breaks down his early observations and expectations on the team (2:00), details the complexion of the team's roster (8:30), and discusses the opportunity to host the Big Ten Championships this winter (16:30).
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Jon breaks down Michigan State and the meaning of the rivalry (7:00) and reacts to the latest around the Big Ten and the other Power 5 conferences (15:30) during this week’s “Seven from 77.” Then, linebacker Junior Colson stops by to share his thoughts on the season to this point (32:00), his work during “Improvement Week” (37:00), and the opportunity to play a game like Saturday’s matchup with the Spartans (41:00).
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As the regular season quickly approaches, Brian welcomes in an individual who is integral to the Wolverines' success - Strength and Conditioning Coach Jon Sanderson. Sanderson discusses how his work with the team changes during the season (7:00) and offers his impressions of the newcomers on the roster (14:30).
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With the annual matchup against Michigan State coming up on Saturday, Jon sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), Running Backs Coach Mike Hart (23:00), and sophomore running back Donovan Edwards (38:00) to recap the bye week and preview the Spartans.
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This week, Jon chats with Mike Bottom, the Head Coach of Men's and Women's swimming and diving here at the University of Michigan. Coach Bottom talks about the return to normalcy after the pandemic (2:00), his early impressions and goals for this season's teams (6:00), and the impact of Michael Phelps' visit with his student-athletes last weekend (9:30).
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The Wolverines may be off this weekend, but we're still working here on In the Trenches! In this week’s “Seven from 77,” Jon and Brian put the finishing touches on Saturday's strong victory over Penn State (4:00), detail the areas of importance during "Improvement Week" (11:30), and describe the mindset around the building heading into the game with Michigan State (16:30). Our guest this week is sophomore running back Donovan Edwards, who discusses his and the team’s outstanding effort against Penn State (21:00), the development of his pass-catching abilities (24:30), and his high expectations for the rest of the season (27:30). Then, the guys finish with a quick trip around the main storylines from the other Power 5 leagues (32:00).
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There was plenty of coverage around Michigan men's basketball last week, with Big Ten Media Day on Wednesday and local Media Day on Friday. On this week's episode of Defend the Block, Brian mixes it up a bit by asking random, non-basketball questions to most members of the team.
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It may be a bye week for the Wolverines, but we still had a jam-packed edition of the "Inside Michigan Football" Radio Show. Jon talks with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), running back Blake Corum (33:00), and left tackle Ryan Hayes (40:00) about Saturday's dominant win over Penn State and the goals of "Improvement Week."
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Michigan dominated Penn State in a 41-17 victory on Saturday in Ann Arbor. Jon and Brian break it down before we get some postgame analysis from Doug Karsch (7:00) and Jack Miller (13:30). Then, Jon catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (20:15), while Jason Avant chats with center Olu Oluwatimi (25:30), running back Donovan Edwards (26:30), quarterback J.J. McCarthy (30:00), and kicker Jake Moody (33:30).
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For the first time since 1997, Michigan and Penn State will square off as undefeated teams. To get you ready for Saturday's massive matchup, we have the radio network scene setter, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech in this week's preview episode!
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This week, we introduce you to Cassie Churnside, the new Head Coach of Michigan Water Polo. She discusses her journey from playing to coaching (1:30), the work she has done since arriving in Ann Arbor (4:30), and what she needs to accomplish before the season starts (8:30).
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Jon and Brian put a bow on last week's win at Indiana (6:30), share their early thoughts on Penn State and an exciting weekend at the Big House (12:00), and react to the key storylines in the Big Ten and the Top 25 (19:00). Junior guard Zak Zinter is our player guest this week. He discusses his impressions on the first six games for the offensive line and the team as a whole (33:00), some of his hobbies off the field (37:30), and this weekend’s matchup with Penn State (40:00).
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With the season a few weeks away, Brian recaps a busy offseason here on Defend the Block by replaying 10 of the most impactful clips from his various conversations around the men's basketball program, including Hunter Dickinson's return, the leadership within the locker room, and much more!
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We review Saturday's victory at Indiana and look ahead to this weekend's Maize Out against Penn State on the "Inside Michigan Football" Radio Show, as Jon catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:30), Special Teams Coordinator/Safeties Coach Jay Harbaugh (25:30), and sophomore defensive back Rod Moore (39:00).
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The Wolverines remain undefeated with a 31-10 victory at Indiana on Saturday. Jon and Brian break down their initial thoughts, before we hear from Doug Karsch (5:30) and Jack Miller (10:30). Then, Head Coach Jim Harbaugh stops by to update fans on the status of Mike Hart and talk about the victory (16:30) before Jason Avant catches up with Ronnie Bell (21:30), Cornelius Johnson (23:30), Jaylen Harrell (26:30), and Mazi Smith (29:00).
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Get ready for Saturday's road game in Bloomington with our radio network scene setter, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's weekly Locker Room Speech!
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The field hockey season is in full swing, and Head Coach Marcia Pankratz stops by to discuss the Wolverines' first 10 games (2:00), preview some of the key Big Ten matchups down the stretch (5:00), and detail the importance of Title IX for field hockey and women's athletics as a whole (9:30).
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On this week's "Seven from 77," we rehash Saturday's strong win over the Hawkeyes (5:30) and analyze the biggest storylines from the Big Ten and Top 25 (14:00). Then, defensive lineman Mike Morris recalls his motivational tactics this weekend at Iowa (32:00), discusses the strong relationship he has with his sister (and Michigan Football graduate assistant) Milan Bolden-Morris (37:30), and shares a message for young players striving to earn more playing time (39:30).
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With fall practices underway at Crisler Center, we hear about the latest around Michigan women's basketball from Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico. She details the transition from summer workouts to preseason practices (3:00), shares her observations of some of the key players on this season's club (7:30), and breaks down the Wolverines' non-conference slate (21:00).
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Fresh off Saturday's win in Iowa City, Jon catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:30), Co-Defensive Coordinator Steve Clinkscale (24:00), and cornerback D.J. Turner (37:00) on this week's edition of the "Inside Michigan Football" radio show.
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The Wolverines passed their first road test of the season on Saturday with a 27-14 victory at Iowa. Jon and Brian break down the key aspects of the win before we welcome in Doug Karsch (8:00) and Jack Miller (13:30). Then, Jon catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (20:30), and Jason Avant interviews Donovan Edwards (23:15), J.J. McCarthy (26:00), Trevor Keegan (28:30), Eyabi Okie (31:00), and Mike Morris (33:30).
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On the eve of Michigan's first road game of 2022, Jon Jansen gets you ready for the matchup at Iowa with his Keys to the Game and Locker Room Speech.
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Michigan Baseball's new Head Coach Tracy Smith discusses what motivated him to take this great opportunity (1:30), why he loves coaching in the Big Ten (4:00), and how the roster is shaping up at this point of the offseason (6:45).
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Fresh off Saturday's win over Maryland, Jon and Brian break down the positives and negatives from the Wolverines' first Big Ten performance (6:00), share some early thoughts on the trip to Iowa (11:30), and react to the latest around the Big Ten and the Top 25 (16:00). Then, star running back Blake Corum recaps his brilliant performance against Maryland (34:00), details his work ethic and focus (37:00), and goes through some of his key runs against the Terps (41:00).
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On this week's edition of the "Inside Michigan Football" radio show, Jon catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), Wide Receivers Coach Ron Bellamy (17:00), and captain Ronnie Bell (38:00), as the Wolverines prepare for Saturday's trip to Iowa.
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After reacting to the full men's basketball schedule, Brian welcomes in Chris Hunter, the former Wolverine player turned Director of Basketball Operations. Hunter discusses the busy summer for him and the program (8:30), his opportunity to be the team's third assistant late last season (12:15), some early thoughts on this year's roster (18:00), and his reaction to the Wolverines' challenging schedule (25:00).
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Michigan kicked off Big Ten play with a 34-27 victory over Maryland on Saturday afternoon at the Big House. Jon and Brian recap the game before we hear from Doug Karsch (9:00) and Jack Miller (15:30). Then, Jon catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (23:00), while Jason Avant gets the reaction from Gemon Green (27:30), Mike Morris (29:00), J.J. McCarthy (30:30), Luke Schoonmaker (33:00), and Blake Corum (35:30).
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Big Ten play is finally upon us! The Wolverines open the conference slate on Saturday against Maryland, and we get you ready for the game with the radio network scene setter, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech.
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Michigan Volleyball heads into the Big Ten portion of its schedule this week, following an outstanding 9-1 showing in non-conference play. This week on Conqu'ring Heroes, Head Coach Mark Rosen recaps the strong start to the season (2:00), breaks down some of the key players on the team (7:00), and previews the challenging Big Ten slate (14:30).
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Jon identifies some Wolverines who made the most of their opportunities during the non-conference slate (5:00) and analyzes the status of the Big Ten in this week's "Seven from 77" (14:30). Then, Jon welcomes sophomore defensive lineman George Rooks to the podcast for the first time. Rooks reacts to the Wolverines’ first three games (28:30), details his improvements so far this season (31:00), and discusses the team’s motivations heading into Big Ten play (33:30).
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Brian catches up with junior Jace Howard, who discusses his activities since the end of last season (3:30), the strides he has made on the court as of late (10:00), and his observations of the rest of the team (19:00).
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On this week's radio show, Jon catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), linebackers coach George Helow (25:30), and fifth-year linebacker Michael Barrett (36:30) to recap the non-conference schedule and look ahead to Saturday's Big Ten opener with Maryland.
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Michigan wrapped up non-conference play with a shutout win over UConn on Saturday at the Big House. Jon shares his thoughts on the victory before Brian catches up with the Voice of Michigan Football, Doug Karsch (10:00). Then, Jon chats with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (16:15), with Jack Miller reacting to his comments and the victory shortly thereafter (22:00). We conclude with some player interviews: linebacker Junior Colson (30:00), quarterback J.J. McCarthy (31:30), running back Blake Corum (34:30), and wide receiver A.J. Henning (38:00).
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With the non-conference finale approaching, Jon Jansen sets the scene with his Keys to the Game and Locker Room Speech for the Wolverines' clash against UConn.
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We talk Michigan women's soccer this week on Conqu'ring Heroes, as Head Coach Jennifer Klein joins the show! She reflects on a special weekend for the program (2:00), shares her early impressions on this season's team (4:00), details the circumstances surrounding Jayde Riviere's decision to end her Michigan playing career (7:30), and looks ahead to the start of Big Ten play this weekend (14:00).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," we discuss the decision to start J.J. McCarthy at quarterback (5:30) and break down a wild Week 2 in college football (13:30). Then, wide receiver Roman Wilson chats with Jon about his propensity to score the Wolverines’ first touchdown (34:00), the strides he and the team have made during his time in Ann Arbor (36:00), and the opportunity to play against a team from his home state last weekend (38:00).
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In a wide-ranging conversation, Brian catches up with Associate Head Coach Phil Martelli, who reflects on the Wolverines' trip to Europe last month (4:00), shares his early thoughts on the newcomers (13:30), and provides updates on a few of the returning Wolverines (29:00).
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On this week's radio show, Jon visits with Tight Ends Coach Grant Newsome (3:00), Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (19:30), and fifth-year tight end Luke Schoonmaker (36:00), as the Wolverines gear up for a matchup with Connecticut on Saturday at the Big House.
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Jon and Brian break down Saturday's 56-10 victory over Hawaii, before Doug Karsch (8:30) and Jack Miller (12:30) chime in with their thoughts. Then, Jon catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (18:00), and Jason Avant interviews offensive stars Cornelius Johnson (25:30), Blake Corum (28:30), Erick All (30:30), and Ronnie Bell (32:30).
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The Wolverines are back at the Big House on Saturday night against Hawaii. We get you ready for the game with our radio network scene setter, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech!
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It's a new era for Michigan Softball! Jon chats with new Head Coach Bonnie Tholl, who reflects on the opportunity to take over for Carol Hutchins (2:00), breaks down her hire of Amanda Chidester to the coaching staff (11:30), and shares her early thoughts on the roster she will have in 2023 (14:00).
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Jon and Brian break down the status of the quarterback situation (5:00), Michigan's defensive performance on Saturday (13:00), and what they saw during Week 1 in college football (18:00). Then, quarterback J.J. McCarthy discusses his approach to this week as the starter (35:30), his journey back from his shoulder injury this offseason (38:00), and the intricacies of playing in spurts so far in his Michigan career (42:30).
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We conclude our introductory interviews with the new members of the Michigan men's basketball program by catching up with Dug McDaniel and Cooper Smith. McDaniel discusses his rationale for joining the Wolverines (4:00), the key aspects of his game (6:00), and his impressions of the team at this point (13:00). Then, Cooper Smith details his injury-plagued journey to the program (17:00), shares what his family (including his father and Michigan Director of Player Personnel & Development Jay Smith) has meant to him (20:00), and breaks down his game on the floor and role on the team (23:00).
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On this week's radio show, Jon catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter (24:30), and linebacker Junior Colson (34:30). Then, we share a great conversation with 15-year-old Noah Wells of Milford, who is the newest member of the Michigan Football family thanks to Team IMPACT (41:15).
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The Wolverines rolled Colorado State 51-7 in Saturday's season opener, and we have the full breakdown here on In the Trenches. Jon and Brian analyze the victory before we hear from Doug Karsch (9:30), Jack Miller (16:15), and Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (27:30). Then, Jason Avant catches up with a handful of players who shined in the win: wide receiver Ronnie Bell (31:30), running back Donovan Edwards (33:00), defensive lineman Mazi Smith (35:15), and defensive backs Mike Sainristil (37:00) and D.J. Turner (40:15).
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Our Friday preview episodes are back! Each week, you get to hear the radio network scene setter before anyone. Then, Jon Jansen shares his Keys to the Game before firing you up with his popular Locker Room Speech!
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In our season premiere of Conqu'ring Heroes, Jon catches up with Michigan Hockey's interim Head Coach Brandon Naurato, who discusses his reaction to earning this incredible opportunity (2:00), the work he has done since taking over (4:30), and his impressions of the team at this point of the offseason (9:00).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian react to the Wolverines’ quarterback decision for the first two games (5:30), give their early thoughts on Colorado State (15:45), and break down some of the key Big Ten storylines from last weekend and coming up this weekend (18:30). Then, tight end Joel Honigford discusses the opportunity to play a sixth season in the Maize and Blue (37:00), his impressions of the tight end room (39:30), and the team’s excitement level for the start of the season (42:30).
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We introduce you to a pair of new Michigan men's basketball players this week. First, freshman Gregg Glenn III discusses his transition to the college game (4:00), how he has grown as a basketball player (6:00), and the value his versatility can bring to the Wolverines (8:30). Then, manager-turned-walk-on Jackson Selvala stops by to take fans through the process of becoming a player for the Wolverines (15:00), before giving fans a preview of what to expect from the team and from his style of play (20:30).
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The "Inside Michigan Football" Radio Show is back! Jon Jansen sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), Co-Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach Sherrone Moore (30:00), and starting center Olu Oluwatimi (39:00) to discuss the latest on the Wolverines heading into Saturday's season opener against Colorado State. Inside Michigan Football airs from 7-8 p.m. each Monday during the season on 950 AM-WWJ in Detroit, 1050 AM-WTKA in Ann Arbor, and the Michigan Sports Network from LEARFIELD.
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With the season opener one week away, Jon Jansen sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh to discuss the staff's decision on the quarterback position (3:00) and break down some other key battles on the depth chart (9:15). In the Trenches is presented by Meijer, presenting sponsor of the 2022 Michigan Football season and proud supporter of hundreds of local sports teams across the Midwest.
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The Wolverines selected their five captains in a player-only vote, and Jon Jansen catches up with each one on this bonus episode. He starts with the offensive captains–quarterback Cade McNamara, wide receiver Ronnie Bell, and tight end Erick All (3:00). Then, the two defensive captains–defensive back Mike Sainristil and defensive lineman Mazi Smith–take part in another combo interview (14:00).
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On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss the addition of Eyabi Anoma (5:00), the Big Ten's new TV deal (7:00), memories from Jon’s captain selection process (16:30), and what games are intriguing during “Week Zero” (22:00). Then, junior guard Zak Zinter chats with Jon about his early impressions of the offensive line (32:00), the expectations around the program (34:00), and what he has seen from some of his other teammates this offseason (36:00).
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We talk Michigan women's basketball with junior forward Cam Williams, who breaks down the offseason work that she and her teammates have done to this point (4:00), shares her early impressions of the team and its mentality (10:30), and discusses her family's role in her success as an athlete and a student (14:30).
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Jon shares his observations from the first two weeks of training camp (5:00), reacts to the preseason college football polls (13:30), and provides more background to the four Wolverines who made Bruce Feldman's list of "Freaks" in The Athletic (23:00). Then, our player guest this week is defensive back R.J. Moten, who reflects on some memories from last season (35:30), gives his thoughts on a few members of the coaching staff (38:30), and offers some early impressions from the first couple of weeks of camp (41:00). We conclude with a special guest of the program last weekend, Dametrius "Meechie" Walker, who discusses his love for the game of football (48:30) and how he has stayed positive despite battling a rare bone cancer (54:00).
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This week, we get to know the newest member of the Michigan men's basketball program. Incoming freshman Youssef Khayat discusses his path to basketball (3:30), what drew him to try college basketball and join the Wolverines (8:30), and his growth and skill set as a player (13:15).
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We hear from the two newest members of the Michigan Football radio team - sideline reporter Jason Avant and pregame/postgame analyst Jack Miller. Avant discusses his past broadcast opportunities (2:00), his early impressions on the 2022 Wolverines (8:30), and the journey he took to become a star receiver at Michigan (12:30). Then, Miller talks about the path from his playing days to the broadcast booth (22:00), some of his memories in the Winged Helmet (25:30), and his impressions of the 2022 Wolverines and college football as a whole (32:00).
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Another week, another freshman profile here on Defend the Block. Tarris Reed joins the show to discuss the new challenges he has encountered as a college basketball player (3:00), how his toughness and size will be valuable in the Big Ten (8:00), and his early impressions of some of his teammates and the squad as a whole (13:00).
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With training camp underway, Head Coach Jim Harbaugh joins the show to offer his wide-ranging thoughts on the team (1:30), before breaking down what he is seeing from the Wolverines' defense (4:00), special teams (19:45), and offense (23:30) at this stage of camp. In the Trenches is presented by Meijer, presenting sponsor of the 2022 Michigan Football Season.
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Training camp is almost here! Jon and Brian begin the show by introducing Meijer as the new presenting sponsor of In the Trenches, before chatting about the team's trip around Michigan, the approach that the Wolverines must carry over from last season's camp to this one, and a few national topics of interest. Then, Jon catches up with wide receiver Ronnie Bell, who discusses his favorite memories from last week’s trip (26:00), the roller coaster year he has had since his injury in the 2021 opener (28:00), and how the team is approaching the upcoming season (30:30).
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Over the next few weeks, we will get to know the men's basketball program's incoming freshman class. First up, Jett Howard chats with Brian about his acclimation process to Ann Arbor (3:00), how his family helped him reach this point in his career (5:00), why he almost committed elsewhere (10:00), and the evolution of his game over the years (13:00).
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Fresh off Michigan's appearance at Big Ten Media Day in Indianapolis, Jon and Brian react to what they heard from the Wolverines' representatives - Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, quarterback Cade McNamara, tight end Erick All, defensive lineman Mazi Smith, and defensive back DJ Turner. Some of the topics include the quarterback battle, the team's mindset coming off a championship season, and Coach Harbaugh's TikTok appearances.
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Brian chats with another new Wolverine this week, as Duke transfer Joey Baker joins the podcast. Baker discusses why he decided to come to the University of Michigan (4:30), his experiences and lessons over the last four years at Duke (9:30), and how he would describe his game and fit with the program (15:00).
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The fifth and final installment of our 2021 Michigan Football Classics series takes us to Indianapolis for the Big Ten Championship Game. Enjoy some of the biggest moments and our reflections from a 60-minute coronation for the Wolverines, who cruised past Iowa 42-3 for the program's 43rd Big Ten title.
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We continue our profiles of new Wolverines by chatting with women's basketball transfer Greta Kampschroeder, who details her decision to join the Michigan Basketball family (3:30), breaks down her game on the floor (9:00), and shares her early impressions on the team (13:00).
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This week, Jon and Brian reflect on the late Gary Moeller's impact on and off the field (4:00), react to the Big Ten's additions of USC and UCLA and the ramifications of these huge moves (12:30), and start "prediction season" by discussing some outside opinions on Michigan and a couple of flag plants for Wolverines who will break out in 2022 (31:00).
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Second-year guard Kobe Bufkin of Michigan men's basketball is our guest this week! Bufkin breaks down his offseason work and goals (3:15), reflects on his big shot against Ohio State back in March (6:45), and details his early impressions of this season's team (9:30).
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Our 2021 Classics series has reached a snowy Saturday in Ann Arbor for the 117th edition of "The Game." Jon and Brian reflect on Michigan's 42-27 victory over Ohio State and listen back to all of the big moments from that incredible afternoon at the Big House. If you want to relive the entirety of our radio broadcast from that day, you can do so at this link.
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With the month of July on the horizon, Jon and Brian recap the busy offseason to this point by discussing some key storylines around Michigan Football: the 2021 Big Ten Championship rings the team received (5:30), the Wolverines' new-look staff (9:30), each position unit heading into fall camp (15:30), some of the biggest threats to Michigan's Big Ten title defense (31:00), and a few important items that still need to be sorted out (38:00).
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Incoming men's basketball transfer guard Jaelin Llewellyn stops by to discuss why he chose to join the Wolverines (4:30), details his unique four-year, three-season career at Princeton (9:00), and breaks down his game and acclimation process with the program (15:00).
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Dave Sulfaro, the Director of Communications at Pro Football Focus and a U-M alumnus, sits down with Jon for a wide-ranging conversation. Sulfaro discusses his experience at last season's Ohio State game (2:30), some takeaways from the Aidan Hutchinson-themed podcast series he did with PFF (7:30), his impressions of the Wolverines for the upcoming season (14:00), and the key storylines he is monitoring in the Big Ten and throughout the national picture (29:00).
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Emily Kiser recently announced that she will use her fifth season of college basketball eligibility and return to Michigan women's basketball. On this week's episode, Kiser reflects on the process of reaching that decision (3:30), shares some thoughts on next season's roster (15:00), and talks about her experience at last week's NIL Summit in Atlanta (19:30).
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We've reached November in our 2021 Classics series, as the guys take you back to Michigan's thrilling win at Penn State. Listen back to the key moments from Wolverines' come-from-behind victory, including every play from the game-winning drive and some postgame thoughts from tight end Erick All.
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We catch up with Isaiah Barnes of Michigan men's basketball on this week's episode! Barnes reflects on his first year in Ann Arbor (4:00), breaks down his improvements on the floor during that time (8:30), and previews some aspects of the team heading into the upcoming season (15:30).
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In our 2021-22 season finale of "Conqu'ring Heroes," Jon chats with Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics here at the University of Michigan. Manuel reacts to the athletic department's "amazing" season (1:30), discusses some of the pandemic-related changes and adversity he and the department faced (6:00), raves about the competitive nature of Michigan's student-athletes and coaches (15:00), and shares his thoughts on Name Image and Likeness and the concept of collectives (19:00).
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On this week's "Seven from 77," we discuss Michigan Baseball's heartbreaking loss on Monday, Ronnie Bell's rehab progress, Fred Jackson's return to the program, and much more. Then, Jon welcomes quarterback Cade McNamara to discuss the need for his leadership to expand in 2022 (27:30), his early impressions on other members of the offense (31:00), and his thoughts on the competition at quarterback (37:30).
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Brian catches up with sophomore guard Laila Phelia from Michigan women's basketball on this week's episode! Phelia updates fans on her work since last season ended (3:45), reflects on the journey and chemistry of last year's team (8:00), and shares some thoughts on the current roster's potential and motivations (11:00).
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Michigan Baseball won the Big Ten Tournament title last week in Omaha! Senior Riley Bertram joins the show to reflect on the Wolverines' path to the championship (1:00), compare this season to the magical 2019 run that ended in Omaha (6:30), and preview the Louisville Regional and Friday's opponent - the Oregon Ducks (11:30).
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We resume our "2021 Classics" series with Michigan's Week 6 clash against Nebraska in Lincoln. Jon and Brian listen back to and reflect on some of the key moments from the Wolverines' 32-29 victory over the Huskers on October 9.
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Brian catches up with Will Tschetter about his work in the gym and on the court since last season ended (4:00), the unique experience of taking a redshirt year (7:30), the importance of culture within the men's basketball program (13:30), and some of the big games on next season's schedule (21:30).
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We catch up with a Michigan legend on this week's episode - former men's gymnastics Head Coach Kurt Golder. He reflects on his decision to retire (2:00), discusses the success that new Head Coach Yuan Xiao and the program enjoyed last season (5:30), and shares some thoughts on the future of college gymnastics (8:00).
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During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian look ahead to a few key storylines and predictions for 2022 Michigan Football (5:30) and talk through some national topics, including the evolution of college football scheduling (14:00). Dave Ablauf, Michigan's Associate Athletic Director for Football Communications, then joins the show to discuss the origins of the program’s upcoming summer trip through the state of Michigan (31:30), some of the team's stops on the trip (37:00), and the team's collective buy in for a week like this (45:30).
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This offseason, we will relive five of the biggest games from the 2021 season, as we enjoy the memories from the Wolverines' journey to the Big Ten Championship. We begin with Michigan's 31-10 victory over the Washington Huskies on September 11 in front of a Maize Out crowd at the Big House. Jon and Brian share some of their memories from that game, and we listen back to the best parts of the play-by-play radio broadcast.
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Meet new women's basketball assistant coach Erin Batth on this week's episode! Coach Batth shares why she made the move from NC State to Michigan (2:30), describes her coaching and recruiting philosophies (6:30), and provides her early impressions of the program she is joining here in Ann Arbor (15:00).
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In advance of the postseason for Michigan Rowing, Head Coach Mark Rothstein stops by to share what makes this season's team so special (1:00), break down some of the key individuals on the squad (6:00), and preview Sunday's Big Ten Championships in Indianapolis (9:15).
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On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss an exciting new project we will be launching next week (2:30) and break down the Wolverines' young, talented defensive line room (15:00). Then, Jon catches up with Mike Morris, one of those key cogs up front on the defensive side, about last season's Big Ten Championship run (31:00), his impressions of the defense and his role within the unit (34:00), and the opportunities ahead for the Wolverines in 2022 (42:00).
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Brian catches up with soon-to-be junior Terrance Williams II on this week's episode! Williams discusses what he is up to at this stage of the offseason (5:00), some of his memories from last season's wild ride to the Sweet 16 (11:30), and his areas of focus and excitement level for next season (17:30).
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Fresh off the program's first Big Ten Tournament championship, men's tennis Head Coach Adam Steinberg details the title run from his perspective (1:00) and sets the scene for the NCAA Tournament, which starts on Friday in Ann Arbor against Western Michigan (8:00).
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Jon and Brian break down last week's NFL Draft by discussing Aidan Hutchinson's fit in Detroit (2:30), the rest of the landing spots for the drafted Wolverines (7:30), and the possibilities for Michigan's undrafted free agents (14:30). They also talk about some 2022 Wolverines who have the chance to climb draft boards in the upcoming year (24:30).
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Brian catches up with Brendan Quinn of The Athletic to discuss Hunter Dickinson's decision to return to the Wolverines (13:00), dissect the impending NBA Draft decisions for Caleb Houstan and Moussa Diabate (21:00), and give an overview on the quickly-changing landscape of college basketball's offseason (37:00).
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Fresh off a series win over Ohio State for Michigan Softball, Jon Jansen catches up with a pair of Wolverines - outfielder Audrey LeClair (1:00) and infielder Taylor Bump (9:00). They discuss their individual and team-related success as of late and look ahead to the stretch run of the regular season.
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon discusses the emotions of NFL Draft week as a draft-eligible player (3:45) and touches on a few storylines around the Michigan football program (12:00). Then, Offensive Line Coach/Co-Offensive Coordinator Sherrone Moore stops by to discuss his new responsibilities within the program (20:00), his impressions of the offensive line group at this point of the offseason (23:30), and the opportunity to be a Head Coach in the Spring Game (34:45).
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Just days after announcing his return to Michigan for the 2022-23 season, Hunter Dickinson chats with Brian Boesch about the decision to come back to Ann Arbor (3:30), his last 12 months as a player and the “Big Man on Campus” here at Michigan (9:30), and his preparations for the upcoming season (18:30).
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Women's tennis is the focus this week, as Jon sits down with Head Coach Ronni Bernstein. She updates fans on where the team stands heading into the regular season's stretch run (2:30) and looks ahead to the challenging matches this weekend and beyond as the team approaches the postseason (8:45).
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Fresh off last week's lengthy conversation with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, Jon Jansen reacts to what he heard from the Wolverines' leader (5:30) before discussing some of the biggest threats in Michigan's quest to repeat at Big Ten champions (15:30) and projecting the top 10 of the NFL Draft and the best fits for several Sunday-bound Wolverines (24:00).
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Defend the Block is back with the start of our offseason content! We begin with now former Wolverine guard DeVante' Jones, who reflects on the wild ride of his one season in Ann Arbor (7:30), previews the future for Frankie Collins and the program as a whole (14:30), and details his preparation for the NBA Draft (19:00).
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Fresh off the conclusion of spring ball, Jon sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, who shares his impressions of the Wolverines heading into the summer. As you would expect, Jon starts with the offensive line (2:00) before getting into the rest of the offensive position groups (8:30), capped by his discussion about the quarterback room (20:15). Then, Coach Harbaugh talks about his staff's effort in the Spring Game and throughout the offseason (27:00) before dissecting each unit of the Wolverines' defense (32:30). We conclude with his early takeaways from the hiring of Milan Bolden-Morris, the first woman to become a Power 5 football graduate assistant (57:45).
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This week, we are flipping the release days for "In the Trenches" and "Conqu'ring Heroes." Here on Conqu'ring Heroes, we have women's water polo Head Coach Dr. Marcelo Leonardi, who discusses his team's run to a perfect record in regular season conference play (1:30) and looks ahead to the great opportunities ahead in the postseason, including the potential to play at home in the NCAA Tournament (9:00).
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Fresh off a Big Ten Team Championship performance last weekend, men's gymnastics assistant coach Jordan Gaarenstroom reflects on the team's incredible journey this season (1:30), details his path from competing at Michigan to coaching at Michigan (4:00), and discusses some of the key Wolverines heading into the NCAA Championships from April 15-16 (9:45).
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Jon offers up his observations from Saturday's Spring Game, presented by DTE MIGreenPower, and the Wolverines' 15 spring practices in this week's "Seven from 77." Then, transfer center Olusegun Oluwatimi stops by to detail his journey to the Wolverines (19:30), react to Saturday's Spring Game (24:00), and discuss his academic goals while in Ann Arbor (26:30).
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For the 26th time in program history, Michigan Hockey is heading to the Frozen Four! Jon catches up with Head Coach Mel Pearson about his team's journey to this point (2:00), the Wolverines’ two NCAA Tournament victories last weekend in Allentown, Pa. (9:45), the opportunity to compete in an event like the Frozen Four (14:00), and next Thursday’s matchup with Denver in the National Semifinals (18:00).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon offers up some more details on Saturday's Spring Game (7:00) and his observations of the defense at this point of the offseason (16:00). Then, sophomore linebacker Junior Colson discusses the Wolverines’ work in spring practice (23:00), details the differences on defense heading into 2022 (25:30), and shares his excitement about Saturday's Spring Game (28:30).
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For the first time in program history, Michigan women's basketball is heading to the Elite Eight! Brian breaks down the Wolverines' thrilling 52-49 win over South Dakota before chatting with Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico (6:30) and freshman Laila Phelia (14:00).
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Michigan men's basketball's season came to an end on Thursday night in the Sweet 16. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills share their thoughts on the game and the season as a whole on this edition of Defend the Block.
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Fresh off another Big Ten championship, women's gymnastics Head Coach Bev Plocki breaks down why this season's team is so special (1:30), provides context on Michigan's record-setting 198.200 score last weekend (7:45), and looks ahead to the NCAA Regionals next weekend (13:00).
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After discussing a huge weekend for Michigan Athletics, Jon breaks down Michigan's Pro Day last Friday (7:00) and answers some questions about the Wolverines' offense at this point of spring practice (15:00). Then, Jon sits down with junior running back Blake Corum, who discusses his impressions of the team during spring ball (23:15), where the rivalry with Ohio State stands after last season's win (26:00), the areas he needs to improve heading into 2022 (28:00), and the impact of NIL on his college experience (32:00).
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Michigan women's basketball has reached the Sweet 16 for a second consecutive season! Brian discusses this incredible accomplishment before catching up with Naz Hillmon (7:00), Leigha Brown (10:00), and Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico (13:00).
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For a fifth consecutive season, Michigan men's basketball is heading to the Sweet 16! Brian breaks down the Wolverines' come-from-behind win over Tennessee before chatting with sophomore Terrance Williams II (9:30), Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:00), sophomore Hunter Dickinson (13:30), and the national champ Terry Mills (16:00).
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The Wolverines rallied past Colorado State on Thursday to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament! Brian shares his thoughts on the come-from-behind victory before talking with captain Eli Brooks (6:45), Head Coach Juwan Howard (7:50), and freshman Frankie Collins (10:45). We wrap things up by hearing from the national champion Terry Mills (12:45).
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Fresh off a Big Ten championship, Michigan wrestling star Myles Amine sits down with Jon Jansen to discuss the program's first league crown since 1973 (1:15), his experience at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo (6:45), and this weekend's opportunity in Detroit at the NCAA Championships (11:00).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon breaks down the latest around spring practice (6:00) and previews Michigan's Pro Day, which is set for Friday (10:45). Then, new Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter joins the show to discuss his acclimation to Ann Arbor and the Michigan Football program (22:30), his early impressions of the Wolverines' defense at this point of the offseason (29:00), and what he has seen during the first six practices of spring ball (38:00).
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We had a jam-packed radio show on Monday night! Men's basketball associate head coach Phil Martelli joined Brian and Terry at the beginning of the program to break down the Wolverines' NCAA Tournament draw. Then, women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico talked about the opportunity for the Wolverines to host the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament at Crisler Center (20:00). We concluded with legendary softball Head Coach Carol Hutchins, who discussed her program's strong start to the season and the 13th annual Michigan Softball Academy (37:00). For more information on that great program, head to MSoftballAcademy.org.
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The Hoosiers rallied for a 74-69 victory over the Wolverines, who are one-and-done in the Big Ten Tournament. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills dissect this tough loss and discuss Michigan's NCAA Tournament resume on this episode of Defend the Block.
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We talk all things Michigan men's lacrosse this week, as Jon catches up with Head Coach Kevin Conry here on Conqu'ring Heroes. Conry discusses the Wolverines' outstanding 7-0 start (1:30), some of the key players to this undefeated run (4:30), and the challenging schedule ahead for the program (11:00).
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We have the new radio crew for Michigan Football on this week's episode. Doug Karsch is the play-by-play voice, and Jon Jansen is the color analyst. The guys discuss their excitement for these new roles (2:00), how they plan to evolve into and embrace these important responsibilities (8:00), and their early impressions on the 2022 team at this point of the offseason (20:00).
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Fresh off Sunday's win in Columbus, Brian and Terry discuss all things Michigan men's basketball with assistant coach Howard Eisley. Then, women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico stops by to share her plans during this off week before the NCAA Tournament reveal this weekend.
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The Wolverines closed the regular season in style by earning a huge win at Ohio State on Sunday afternoon. Brian shares his thoughts on this resilient, short-handed effort before welcoming in Terry Mills (7:30), Terrance Williams II (11:30), DeVante' Jones (12:40), and Phil Martelli (14:30). We conclude with some of the key highlights from the road victory (18:30).
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It was a tough night at Crisler Center, as Iowa spoiled Senior Night with an 11-point win over the Wolverines. Hear from Brian Boesch, Terry Mills (9:30), and acting Head Coach Phil Martelli (13:30) on this postgame edition of Defend the Block.
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For the first time, we welcome in men's gymnastics interim Head Coach Yuan Xiao, who discusses his early impressions on the team near the schedule's midpoint (2:00) and some of the key contributors and events for this season's squad (8:00).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon talks about his early impressions from spring practice (2:30), the new hires within Michigan's Player Personnel department (5:00), and the Wolverines selected in last week's USFL Draft (11:15). Then, Jon sits down with former Michigan quarterback and new Assistant Director of Player Personnel Denard Robinson. Robinson discusses his path to this role since his playing career ended (17:00), breaks down his new responsibilities with the Wolverines (21:00), and reflects on his amazing career in the Maize and Blue (25:00).
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What a night at Crisler Center, as the Wolverines cruised past Michigan State 87-70. Brian Boesch breaks down his initial thoughts before welcoming in the national champ Terry Mills (10:00). Then, we hear from leading scorer Hunter Dickinson (17:00) and acting Head Coach Phil Martelli (21:15) before reliving some of the best highlights from the victory (29:00).
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We begin this week with a great conversation with former Wolverine and current Director of Basketball Operations Chris Hunter, who has moved into the third assistant coach spot with the temporary shuffling of the coaching staff. Then, women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico joins the show at around the 25:00 mark to discuss the end of the regular season and look ahead to the third-seeded Wolverines' journey in the Big Ten Tournament.
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Brian recaps a tough Sunday for both the men's and women's programs before welcoming in Terry Mills to analyze the home loss to Illinois (7:00). Then, we hear from acting Head Coach Phil Martelli (11:00) before listening back to the highlights of the men's game.
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We put a spotlight on the surging women's lacrosse program, as Head Coach Hannah Nielsen discusses the team's outstanding 4-0 start (2:00), some of the key contributors so far in 2022 (5:15), and the team's areas for potential growth the rest of the season (11:30).
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The short-handed Wolverines earned a vital win over Rutgers on Wednesday night, and we have you covered with great analysis from Terry Mills (8:30) and C.J. Baird (13:00). Then, we hear from freshman Caleb Houstan (20:30) and acting Head Coach Phil Martelli (23:45) before concluding with a full highlight recap (29:45).
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With spring ball starting up this week, Jon reflects on his conversation with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh from last week (3:30), breaks down the new-look coaching staff (10:15), and sets the scene for Michigan's spring practice work (20:15).
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Acting Head Coach Phil Martelli returns this week to discuss a tough 24 hours for the men's basketball program and look ahead to Wednesday's challenging home matchup with Rutgers (1:00). Then, we pivot to Michigan women's basketball, as guard Leigha Brown (22:00) and assistant coach Harry Rafferty (36:00) talk about the critical stretch run and Thursday's key home clash with Michigan State.
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What a win for the Wolverines at Iowa on Thursday night! Brian Boesch shares his observations from Iowa City before radio analyst Terry Mills reflects on the victory (11:00). Then, we hear from leading scorer Moussa Diabate (15:30) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (17:30) before Rob Joyce takes you through the roller coaster game with a highlight recap (21:00).
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Fresh off signing his new contract with the University of Michigan, Head Coach Jim Harbaugh sits down with Jon Jansen on this bonus edition of In the Trenches. Coach Harbaugh discusses the exploration of potential NFL openings (2:30), some of the new members and roles within the Wolverines' coaching staff (12:00), his impressions on the roster at this point of the offseason (25:30), the plans for this season's Spring Game (33:00), and his memories of the late Al Glick (37:30).
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With Name, Image and Likeness a key topic in college athletics, we discuss a new initiative within Michigan Athletics - the VICTORS Local Exchange - with Kurt Svoboda, Associate Athletic Director for External Communications and Public Relations. Kurt introduces this new program and its value to Michigan's student-athletes (1:30), discusses the evolving nature of NIL within collegiate athletics (7:15), and details the positive early returns on this new program among student-athletes and recruits (11:15). To learn more about this exciting new program, head to MGoBlue.com/VICTORS.
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Two weeks ago, we caught up with Dan Dierdorf. On this episode, Jon chats with the other now-retired member of the Wolverines' broadcast booth--Jim Brandstatter. During this lengthy conversation, Brandstatter discusses his early thoughts on retirement (2:00), the transition from the football field to the broadcast booth (6:00), his memories of the great Bob Ufer (13:00), some of the best stories from his broadcast career (21:00), his relationship with the late Frank Beckmann (36:00), and the opportunity to broadcast with Dan Dierdorf for the final eight seasons of his career (46:00).
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We were back live at Pretzel Bell in downtown Ann Arbor for the "Inside Michigan Basketball" radio show. Men's basketball Associate Head Coach Phil Martelli joined us for the first few segments, before we caught up with women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico at the 27:00 mark.
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It was a tough night at Crisler Center on Saturday, as the Buckeyes knocked off the Wolverines 68-57. Brian Boesch, Terry Mills (5:30), and Head Coach Juwan Howard (8:00) break it down, with the highlight recap at the end of the episode (14:00).
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What a night at Crisler Center! We have all the reaction from Michigan's blowout win over third-ranked Purdue on Thursday night, including thoughts from radio analyst Terry Mills (11:30), freshman forward Moussa Diabate (15:00), and Head Coach Juwan Howard (18:15). We finish with the full highlight recap, which you will not want to miss (26:30).
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We have a jam-packed show for you this week! Brian and Terry first welcome men's basketball assistant coach Saddi Washington (4:00), who recaps Tuesday's win at Penn State and looks ahead to Thursday's clash with Purdue. Then, we talk women's basketball with assistant coach Harry Rafferty (23:00), who discusses the surging Wolverines and previews Thursday's trip to East Lansing. We trade in the basketball court for the wrestling mat in our final segment, as head coach Sean Bormet breaks down a great start to the season for Michigan wrestling (39:30).
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After a busy week around Michigan Football, Jon and Brian discuss the ramifications of Jim Harbaugh's return to Ann Arbor, the changes around the coaching staff, and much more in our "Seven from 77" (5:30). Then, Jon shares his thoughts on Tom Brady's retirement and this weekend's Super Bowl in our "Fourth and Short" (21:00).
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It wasn't easy, but the Wolverines edged Penn State on Tuesday night. After Brian discusses his initial thoughts on the victory, we hear from radio analyst Terry Mills (6:00), senior captain Eli Brooks (10:00), and Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:30).
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The Wolverines suffered a narrow defeat at Purdue on Saturday afternoon. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills break down the loss before we hear from Head Coach Juwan Howard (9:15). This postgame edition concludes with a full highlight recap from Rob Joyce (13:30).
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It's great to catch up with Gabby Wilson from Michigan women's gymnastics this week. She discusses the start of the season for the defending national champions (2:00), details the meaning of competing at a high level in her home state (4:30), shares the meaning of the program's "Educate US" initiative (9:00), and breaks down her role on the Big Ten's Equality Coalition (14:00).
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Fresh off a remarkable final season in the Michigan broadcast booth, Dan Dierdorf joins the show to discuss a number of topics: fellow Wolverine great Tom Brady's retirement this week (1:45), the decision to retire from the broadcast booth alongside Jim Brandstatter (7:00), his impressions of the Wolverines' growth and future as a program (15:15), his thoughts on the future of college football as a whole (22:00), and some of the best memories from his broadcast career (30:00).
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Brian gives his take on Tuesday's narrow win and the opportunity to work with former Wolverine CJ Baird, who was the third member of the radio broadcast. Then, we hear the postgame thoughts from Terry Mills (10:30) and CJ Baird (14:40) before sharing conversations with Head Coach Juwan Howard (21:00) and leading scorer Hunter Dickinson (26:30).
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Once again, Michigan men's basketball Associate Head Coach Phil Martelli joins the show to discuss the Wolverines' two games last week and his impressions of the Big Ten so far this season. Then, we get a preview of the 2022 Michigan Baseball team with Head Coach Erik Bakich (30:30).
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It was a tough day for the Wolverines in East Lansing on Saturday. Brian reflects on the loss to the Spartans before welcoming in radio analyst Terry Mills (8:30) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:30) to get their thoughts.
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We stay on a diamond this week on Conqu'ring Heroes, as Michigan Baseball Head Coach Erik Bakich stops by the show. Bakich discusses his excitement for the upcoming season, including a big opening weekend in Texas (2:00), an overview of the club's pitching staff (8:00), and his thoughts on the Wolverines' position players (19:30).
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The Wolverines edged Northwestern on Wednesday night in Ann Arbor, and we have the full breakdown on this postgame edition! Brian shares his initial thoughts before welcoming in his broadcast partner Terry Mills (10:00). Then, we hear from Head Coach Juwan Howard (16:30) and freshman forward Caleb Houstan (21:00) before replaying back some of the key highlights from the victory (24:00).
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Jon shares his thoughts on a few offensive position battles (5:15) and reacts to a wild weekend of NFL postseason action (12:30) during this week's "Seven from 77." Then, we hear from one of the newest members of the College Football Hall of Fame--former Michigan defensive lineman Mark Messner. He shares his initial reaction to the recent announcement (26:00), reflects on his time at the University of Michigan (30:00), and details the meaning of his teammates to his career (42:30).
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Brian Boesch and Terry Mills spend an hour with Michigan men's basketball Associate Head Coach Phil Martelli, who discusses the Wolverines' strong victory at Indiana on Sunday, the progress he has seen from some individuals on the team, and some memories from various unique college basketball venues.
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The Wolverines turned in one of their best performances of the season on Sunday at Indiana, as Michigan took down the Hoosiers 80-62. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills break down the victory before we hear from Head Coach Juwan Howard (9:00), sophomore Hunter Dickinson (12:00), and sophomore Terrance Williams II (13:30). The podcast concludes with a bunch of happy highlights from the 18-point blowout (16:00).
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Jon visits with a Michigan legend this week, as Softball Head Coach Carol Hutchins is our guest. Hutchins discusses the process of starting a new season (2:15), the team's goals for 2022 (9:30), her expectations for the Wolverines' talented pitching staff (13:15), and some key hitters to watch this year (16:30).
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During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon shares his thoughts on the latest news around Michigan Football, including the rumors surrounding Head Coach Jim Harbaugh and the returns of some key Wolverines for 2022 (2:00). He also talks about the hiring of Mike Elston as the program's new Defensive Line Coach (11:00) and breaks down his NFL playoff observations (18:00). Then, Jon welcomes Coach Elston to the podcast for the first time to discuss his return to Ann Arbor (27:30), the process of accepting and starting the position with the Wolverines (31:00), the support he feels from his former teammates (37:45), and what fans should expect from a Mike Elston-led defensive line (41:00).
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Brian breaks down Michigan's wire-to-wire win over Maryland on Tuesday night at Crisler Center. Then, we hear from the national champ Terry Mills (10:00), sophomore Hunter Dickinson (14:45), and Head Coach Juwan Howard (19:00) before wrapping up with the full highlight recap (25:00).
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We hear from both head coaches on this week's radio show, live from Pretzel Bell in downtown Ann Arbor. Juwan Howard discusses the meaning of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and talks about some of the key contributors as of late for the Wolverines (1:00). Then, Kim Barnes Arico recaps an outstanding win at Maryland, along with some challenging travel circumstances after the victory (25:00).
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Brian discusses Michigan's gritty performance in Friday's tough loss at Illinois before we hear from radio analyst Terry Mills (5:15) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (8:45). We conclude with a highlight recap of the game (13:00).
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This week, Jon Jansen catches up with 2021 Big Ten Gymnast of the Year Paul Juda. He discusses the coaching change from Kurt Golder to Yuan Xiao (1:00), gives an overview of the upcoming season for the team and himself (6:00), and discusses his incredible experience at the Pan American Games (12:00).
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In our first offseason edition of "In the Trenches," Jon and Brian reflect on the incredible 2021 season (6:00), discuss some of the Wolverines who have entered the NFL Draft (13:00), and congratulate Mark Messner on his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame (22:30). Then, the guys touch on some national topics, including Monday's national title game (24:00) and the upcoming NFL playoffs (32:00).
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The "Inside Michigan Basketball" Radio Show is back! Brian Boesch and Terry Mills chat with Juwan Howard about the men's basketball pause and some of the key players who stepped up at Rutgers last week. Then, Kim Barnes Arico joins the show to break down Sunday's impressive win and look ahead to a challenging two-game road swing this week.
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We resume Conqu'ring Heroes with national champion Head Coach Bev Plocki of women's gymnastics, who discusses the preparation for the upcoming season (1:30), her expectations for the team within each event (7:30), and the mindset for the team following the championship run last season (19:30).
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Michigan's rally fell short on Tuesday night at Rutgers, as the Wolverines lost 75-67 to the Scarlet Knights. Brian Boesch shares his thoughts after the game, before welcoming in radio analyst Terry Mills (6:00) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (10:00). We conclude this episode with a listen back to the audio highlights (13:30).
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Jon and Brian break down their thoughts from Michigan's loss to Georgia in the College Football Playoff National Semifinals. Then, we bring you the final segment of Friday's broadcast with Jim Brandstatter and Dan Dierdorf, who have retired from the Michigan radio booth (10:10). We conclude with some postgame interviews--Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (19:00), defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (21:10), tight end Erick All (23:20), and linebacker Josh Ross (25:30).
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A late surge propelled UCF past the Wolverines on Thursday night in Orlando. Brian shares his thoughts on a tough end to the Wolverines' non-conference portion of the season before we hear from Terry Mills (5:40) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (8:15).
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The Orange Bowl is almost upon us! We get you ready for the National Semifinal between Michigan and Georgia with our radio network scene setters, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech.
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Jon gives an overview of the Georgia offense and defense (5:30) and discusses the other New Year's Six bowl games (10:00) on this week's "Seven from 77." Then, Jon catches up with Georgia play-by-play voice Scott Howard, who discusses the Bulldogs' identity through 13 games (17:00), some of the key players to watch on Georgia's offense (21:00), and the dominance of the Georgia defense (31:00).
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It's a special episode, as we honor the Wolverines' offensive line for winning the Joe Moore Award! Jon shares his excitement off the top of the show before transitioning to more Orange Bowl talk in our "Seven from 77" (17:45). We then hear from Andrew Vastardis, the center on the Wolverines' award-winning offensive line. He discusses his reaction to this incredible honor (27:30) and the coaches and players who helped this unit become the best in college football (30:30). We conclude this episode by hearing from the founder of the Joe Moore Award, College Football Hall of Famer Aaron Taylor, who provides context on the award and its namesake (34:30), discusses why the Wolverines' offensive line earned this honor (41:45), and shares his thoughts on next week's Orange Bowl (49:30). Thanks to DTE Energy for being the presenting sponsor of this episode!
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After a successful weekend for both basketball programs on campus, Brian and Terry sit down with men's basketball assistant Howard Eisley (1:30), women's basketball assistant Val Nainima (26:00), and women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico (33:00) on the final edition of "Inside Michigan Basketball" this calendar year.
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Brian breaks down Michigan's wire-to-wire win over Southern Utah on Saturday before chatting with radio analyst Terry Mills (8:15), grad transfer point guard DeVante' Jones (12:45), and Head Coach Juwan Howard (17:00). We wrap up the episode with the full game recap (23:00).
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On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss all of the Wolverines who earned individual awards in recent days (5:30) and the latest around the program and the country as bowl season approaches (16:30). Then, Head Coach Jim Harbaugh joins the show to discuss the incoming Wolverines. He begins with his overall thoughts on the group (25:15) before discussing each member of the class--starting with the offensive players (28:15) and eventually transitioning to the defensive players (46:00).
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We are mixing things up a bit this week, with Conqu'ring Heroes on Wednesday and In the Trenches on Thursday. Fresh off a tremendous season that included a trip to the NCAA Quarterfinals, women's soccer Head Coach Jennifer Klein joins us on our final episode of Conqu'ring Heroes for 2021. Coach Klein reflects on the special memories and key victories of the 2021 season (2:00), the emotions during the final trip to Tallahassee (11:30), and this team's legacy within the program (15:30).
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We hear from both head coaches on this week's radio show! Juwan Howard joins Brian and Terry for the show's first two segments, before Kim Barnes Arico joins the program around the 26:00 mark.
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Brian breaks down Saturday's tough loss to Minnesota before getting the postgame thoughts of color analyst Terry Mills (8:00) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (12:30).
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We cover Michigan Hockey again this week, as Michael Pastujov stops by to discuss his hat trick on Saturday (2:30), the current status of the team after 18 games (5:00), his favorite memory with the Wolverines (11:00), and a self-scout on himself and the team (13:15).
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On this week's radio show, Brian and Terry catch up with Director of Player Personnel and Development Jay Smith and former Wolverine C.J. Baird.
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As Jon likes to remind fans in this week's episode, Michigan won the Big Ten! Jon and Brian discuss whether that reality has sunk in yet (7:00), their early impressions of the finalized CFP field and the matchup with Georgia (16:00), how Aidan Hutchinson stacks up in the Heisman Trophy conversation (24:00), the other bowl games involving Big Ten teams (27:00), and the wild college football coaching carousel (35:00).
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The Wolverines posted a wire-to-wire victory at Nebraska in their Big Ten opener on Tuesday night. Brian breaks down Michigan's outstanding performance, and then Terry Mills provides his postgame analysis (4:45). Our postgame interviews include Head Coach Juwan Howard (9:45), sophomore Terrance Williams II (14:45), and senior Brandon Johns, Jr. (16:00).
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Your Wolverines have won the Big Ten for the first time since 2004 and the 43rd time in program history! Jon and Brian break down the details and the emotions of this 42-3 victory over Iowa before we hear the final call and the reaction from Jim Brandstatter and Dan Dierdorf (11:15). Then, we catch up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (20:30), quarterback Cade McNamara (25:00), running back Blake Corum (28:30), defensive back Brad Hawkins (31:00), and Michigan legend Charles Woodson (34:00).
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Michigan earned a strong win on Saturday at Crisler Center! Brian shares his thoughts on the Wolverines’ performance before welcoming in Terry Mills (6:00), Head Coach Juwan Howard (9:30), and freshman Caleb Houstan (14:00). The episode concludes with a full highlight recap of the 72-58 victory (17:00).
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The Big Ten Championship Game is almost upon us! Get ready for the Wolverines' clash with Iowa by listening to our radio network scene setters, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech!
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Michigan Hockey is off to a tremendous start this season, and Jon catches up with captain Nick Blankenburg to get an update on the season. Blankenburg talks about the opportunity to play with such a talented, likable group (2:00), the team's growth from the start of the season to now (5:00), and his leadership on the ice and around the community (9:45).
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It was a tough night for the Maize and Blue on Wednesday in Chapel Hill. Brian shares his thoughts from the loss to the Tar Heels, before we hear the postgame perspective from Terry Mills (5:15) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (8:30) and get a full highlight recap of the game (11:30).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss how the Wolverines defeated Ohio State and reflect on all the incredible memories and emotions from Saturday at the Big House. Then, for a second straight week, we catch up with Captains Andrew Vastardis and Josh Ross. Vastardis discusses Saturday's victory over the Buckeyes (18:00) and thinks back on what he remembers from the postgame celebration on the field (24:30). Ross talks about why he feels like the happiest man alive (28:00) and the quick transition from the win over Ohio State to this weekend's matchup against Iowa (34:15). We conclude with a breakdown of some of the early movement on the college football coaching carousel and the other big conference championship games this weekend (36:00).
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Relive Saturday's tremendous victory with the full radio play-by-play call from Jim Brandstatter and Dan Dierdorf, both of whom were calling their final game at Michigan Stadium. Audio courtesy of the Michigan Sports Network from LEARFIELD, with limited commercial breaks.
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We had our season premiere of the "Inside Michigan Basketball" Radio Show on Monday night. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills caught up with men's basketball Head Coach Juwan Howard (7:30), women's basketball Assistant Coach Carrie Moore (29:15), and women's basketball Captain Danielle Rauch (40:30).
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We have a jam-packed show this week on Inside Michigan Football, as Jon Jansen catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), Offensive Coordinator Josh Gattis (15:00), Defensive Coordinator Mike Macdonald (29:00), and offensive lineman Ryan Hayes (39:00). Each guest reflects on Saturday's victory over Ohio State and looks ahead to this weekend's Big Ten Championship Game against Iowa.
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What a win for the Wolverines! Michigan surges past Ohio State 42-27 and clinches a spot in next week's Big Ten Championship Game. Jon and Brian share their initial thoughts before we relive the final moments and the ensuing celebration with Jim Brandstatter and Dan Dierdorf (11:00). Then, we get into the postgame interviews, including Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (29:30), running back Hassan Haskins (34:00), quarterback Cade McNamara (38:00), and defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (42:15).
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The Game is almost upon us! We have a goosebumps-inducing Friday episode with two radio network scene setters, the Keys to the Game for each Michigan unit, and Jon's best Locker Room Speech yet!
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Brian discusses Michigan's victory over Tarleton State on Wednesday night with Terry Mills (7:45), Frankie Collins (13:00), and Head Coach Juwan Howard (15:50). We finish with a full highlight recap (22:45).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian talk about The Game from all angles, including the Wolverines' journey to this point (4:00) and a scouting report on the Buckeyes (12:30). Then, we hear from a pair of captains--offensive lineman Andrew Vastardis and linebacker Josh Ross. Vastardis discusses the final adjustments needed before Saturday's game (20:30), the team's belief in each other all season long (22:40), and his impressions on the Buckeyes from his film study (26:00). Ross reflects on the wild ride this season has been (29:30) and looks ahead to the clash with Ohio State this weekend (31:30).
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We have a jam-packed episode of "Inside Michigan Football" this week. Jon sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:30), defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (17:00), quarterback Cade McNamara (31:00), and defensive lineman David Ojabo (39:30) to preview Saturday's clash with Ohio State.
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It was a tough night for the Wolverines on Sunday in Las Vegas. Brian shares his thoughts on the loss to Arizona before we hear from Terry Mills (7:30) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (12:00).
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The Wolverines took care of Maryland and set up an East Division championship game with Ohio State thanks to a 59-18 decision on Saturday in College Park. Jon shares his initial thoughts on the win before we hear from Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (8:00), defensive back DJ Turner (13:00), wide receivers A.J. Henning and Mike Sainristil (14:15), quarterback Cade McNamara (18:00), and defensive back Rod Moore (21:00). The episode concludes with Jim Brandstatter's postgame observations (24:00) and Jon's initial look-ahead to the Buckeyes (30:00).
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If you didn't stay awake for Michigan's late matchup with UNLV, Brian has you covered with a full breakdown of the game. Then, we hear from Terry Mills (7:00), Head Coach Juwan Howard (13:00), and senior Eli Brooks (17:00).
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On the eve of Michigan's clash with the Terrapins, Jon details his Keys to the Game for all three phases before giving us his weekly Locker Room Speech.
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We take a trip down memory lane with former Michigan baseball star Jordan Nwogu, who talks about his professional career with the Cubs organization to this point (1:45), the transition back to Ann Arbor for some classes this semester (8:00), and his memories from the special 2019 season with the Wolverines (10:30).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon reflects on some of the key moments in Saturday's incredible victory at Penn State (4:45) and discusses some of the key storylines in college football (12:45). Then, defensive back DJ Turner stops by to discuss matching up with Penn State star Jahan Dotson (26:30), his individual goals during the season (28:30), and this weekend's clash with Maryland (33:15).
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Michigan men's basketball suffered a tough loss against Seton Hall on Tuesday night. Brian shares his thoughts on the back-and-forth game before chatting with Terry Mills (8:15) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:45).
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Fresh off Saturday's thrilling win at Penn State, Jon catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (4:30), Offensive Line Coach/Co-Offensive Coordinator Sherrone Moore (28:30), and offensive lineman Zak Zinter (38:30) on this week's edition of the "Inside Michigan Football" Radio Show!
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The Wolverines defeated Prairie View A&M on Saturday in Washington, D.C., and Brian shares his thoughts on the game before chatting with Head Coach Juwan Howard (6:00) and Terry Mills (9:15). We conclude with a highlight recap of the wire-to-wire victory.
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What a win in Happy Valley! Jon and Brian break it down before we hear from Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (8:00), tight end Erick All (13:00), defensive back DJ Turner (15:00), quarterback Cade McNamara (18:00), wide receiver Roman Wilson (22:00), and play-by-play voice Jim Brandstatter (24:45).
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The Wolverines are gearing up for a big game at Penn State on Saturday. Get ready for the matchup with our radio network scene setter, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech!
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In advance of Friday's NCAA Great Lakes Regional, Jon chats with Devin Meyrer of Michigan men's cross country. Meyrer discusses the Wolverines' second place finish at the Big Ten Championships late last month (1:45), the preparation for this weekend's event (10:00), the mental side of competing at this level (14:20), and how special it is to boast the Michigan program record in the indoor 5000 meter (17:30).
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On a special night inside Crisler Center, the Wolverines defeated Buffalo 88-76 on Wednesday. Brian shares his thoughts on the victory before discussing the game with Terry Mills (10:30). Then, we have interviews with Head Coach Juwan Howard (14:45) and sophomore Terrance Williams II (20:30), with a highlight recap to wrap up the episode (25:00).
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In this week's Seven from 77, Jon closes the book on Saturday's victory over Indiana (3:45), looks ahead to this weekend's trip to Happy Valley (8:30), and talks about some of the biggest national storylines (13:15). Then, running back Hassan Haskins joins us after a career performance last week against Indiana. Haskins discusses his recent success and the increased attention around him (24:00), along with the mindset of the team heading to Penn State this weekend (27:30).
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On this week's radio show, Jon catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (4:00), Defensive Line Coach Shaun Nua (25:15), and Captain Aidan Hutchinson (39:30) as the Wolverines prepare for Saturday's big matchup at Penn State.
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The Wolverines bounced back on Saturday night with a strong victory over Indiana. Jon and Brian break down the win before we feature interviews with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (11:50), defensive lineman Taylor Upshaw (15:50), tight end Luke Schoonmaker (17:00), defensive lineman David Ojabo (20:00), and running back Hassan Haskins (23:00). We wrap up the episode with the postgame thoughts of Jim Brandstatter and Dan Dierdorf (26:30), along with Jon's impressions of Penn State and the rest of this week's action in the Big Ten (32:30).
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Brian shares his thoughts on Michigan's victory over Wayne State in Friday's exhibition game in Detroit. Then, we hear from Head Coach Juwan Howard (9:20), Caleb Houstan (13:00), and Moussa Diabate (15:45).
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Jon gets you set for Saturday's matchup against Indiana with our radio network scene setter, his Keys to the Game, and his Locker Room Speech!
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With the wrestling season beginning this weekend, Jon chats with Head Coach Sean Bormet about his excitement for the 100th year in program history (1:30), some of the program's key returning members, including a couple of Olympians (5:30), and his expectations for the upcoming season (10:45).
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During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon closes the books on the Michigan State game by sharing his thoughts on the film and breaking down the necessary response to the loss (4:30). Then, true freshman wide receiver Andrel Anthony discusses the whirlwind of emotions on Saturday in his hometown (26:00), details his memories from his 93-yard touchdown catch (28:30), and talks about the mindset he and the team must have moving forward (32:00).
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With the women's basketball season on the horizon, Brian chats with star senior Naz Hillmon about the differences in her game and her surroundings heading into this season (5:00), her teammates' skills and improvements (11:00), and the enhanced attention around the program and women's basketball as a whole (18:00).
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On this week's radio show, Jon sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), defensive back R.J. Moten (25:30), and Safeties Coach Ron Bellamy (33:30) to discuss Saturday's game in East Lansing and look ahead to the Hoosiers' visit to Ann Arbor this weekend.
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We recap Saturday's tough loss to Michigan State with Jon's analysis, followed by interviews with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (7:00), quarterback Cade McNamara (8:40), defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (10:00), and wide receiver Andrel Anthony (11:45). The episode concludes with the thoughts of Jim Brandstatter and Dan Dierdorf (15:00) and a quick look-ahead from Jon (20:00).
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We're closing in on Saturday's HUGE matchup in East Lansing. Get ready for this clash of 7-0 teams with the radio network scene setter, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech!
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Ahead of a couple of huge matches in Ann Arbor this weekend, Jon talks Michigan volleyball with senior Paige Jones. They discuss the team's solid start to the season (1:45), her journey from Ohio to the University of Michigan (5:30), and the keys for the stretch run within Big Ten play (9:30).
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Jon talks about the meaning of the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry in the state and breaks down some of the Spartans' best players in this week's "Seven from 77" (4:00). Then, tight end Erick All stops by to discuss his recent performances as a pass catcher and blocker (26:00) and look ahead to this weekend's huge matchup with MSU (30:00).
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Brian catches up with super senior Eli Brooks, who discusses his school-related goals during his fifth year at Michigan (9:00), the decision-making process behind returning for this season (11:30), some of the key players on this year's team (16:30), and the motivation around the program following the Elite Eight loss (26:15).
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Our coverage during Michigan State week began on Monday night with the "Inside Michigan Football" radio show. Jon talked with Offensive Coordinator Josh Gattis (3:00), Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (19:15), and offensive lineman Andrew Stueber (34:30) about last weekend's win over Northwestern and the 7-0 versus 7-0 matchup coming up on Saturday afternoon.
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The Wolverines improved to 7-0 on Saturday, and we have all the best postgame sound for you here on this episode of In the Trenches! Jon and Brian break down the victory before we share interviews with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (8:00), center Andrew Vastardis (11:45), quarterback Cade McNamara (13:00), running back Blake Corum (16:30), and defensive back DJ Turner (20:30). We conclude with thoughts from Jim Brandstatter and Dan Dierdorf (23:30) and Jon's initial thoughts on next Saturday's matchup at Michigan State (28:30).
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The Wolverines are back at the Big House on Saturday afternoon! Get ready for the matchup with the Wildcats with our radio network scene setter, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech.
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We continue to catch up with Hall of Honor inductees here on Conqu'ring Heroes! This week, we begin with Sarah Cain of women's gymnastics, who discusses her journey to U-M back in the late 1990s (2:00) and reflects on the meaning of last year's team winning the program's first national championship (8:30). Then, former football safety Tripp Welborne joins the show to talk about the family nature of the Wolverines' athletic department (15:45), the success of the program while he wore the Winged Helmet (20:00), and some of the individual highlights during his Michigan career (23:30).
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On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon discusses his early thoughts on Northwestern (8:00) and the big storylines across the Big Ten and the Top 25 (13:00). Then, we share a pair of great interviews with you. First, defensive lineman Mazi Smith stops by to discuss his improvement throughout the season (24:15), the ways he utilized the bye week (26:45), and his mentality on the field and in the locker room (29:45). We wrap up the show by learning about the George Jewett Trophy with its creator, U-M alum Andy Johnson. He talks about the honor of crafting this trophy (35:30), the process of finishing the trophy within a tight timeline (40:00), and the delivery process before Saturday's game (48:30).
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Brian shares his observations from Friday's men's basketball Media Day before chatting with Dylan Burkhardt of UMHoops.com. Dylan discusses some of the key storylines around Michigan's top players (14:00), his impressions of the talented freshman class (23:30), and his early thoughts on the rest of the Big Ten (33:00).
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On this week's radio show, Jon catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (4:00), Quarterbacks Coach Matt Weiss (25:00), and quarterback Cade McNamara (34:30), as the Wolverines prepare for Saturday's trophy game against Northwestern.
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In advance of the Hall of Honor induction ceremony later this month, Jon chats with former field hockey star Kelli Gannon, one of the six honorees. Gannon reflects on some of the key moments of her Wolverines career (2:00), talks about playing with and following the coaching career of her sister and Michigan assistant Kristi Gannon Fisher (6:30), and rehashes some of her great memories in Ann Arbor (9:30).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian share some final thoughts on Saturday's impressive win at Nebraska (4:00) and talk about some of the big storylines around the Big Ten and the Top 25 (16:00). Then, Jon chats with wide receiver Mike Sainristil about his great catch at Nebraska on Saturday (29:00), the impact of the evolving wide receiver room on the entire team (32:00), and why Saturday's game was so special to him (34:45).
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Senior forward Brandon Johns, Jr., is our guest this week, and he reflects on the strange nature of last season (6:30), dissects the improvements in his game (8:20), breaks down some of the other key Wolverines and the vibe around the team (10:30), and shares his excitement for the return of crowds at home and on the road (18:45).
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It may be a bye week, but we still have plenty of great content for you from Monday's radio show! Jon Jansen sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:30), linebacker Josh Ross (19:30), and quarterback Cade McNamara (31:00) to reflect on Saturday's victory at Nebraska and discuss the road ahead for the Wolverines.
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What a win in Lincoln! Jon and Brian break down the game before we share our postgame interviews with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (8:15), kicker Jake Moody (13:00), quarterback Cade McNamara (14:30), running back Blake Corum (18:30), and defensive back Brad Hawkins (22:00). We conclude with Jim Brandstatter and Dan Dierdorf's postgame analysis.
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Get ready for Saturday's Big Ten clash in Lincoln with our preview episode! You get to hear the radio network scene setter a day early. Then, Jon details his Keys to the Game for Michigan's offense, defense, and special teams, before concluding with his popular Locker Room Speech!
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We focus on Michigan's unbeaten field hockey team this week, as Jon catches up with captains Halle O'Neill and Anna Spieker. O'Neill discusses the team's strong start to the season (2:30) and reflects on her time at Michigan as a student and an athlete (11:00). Then, Spieker talks about her role as a captain and a leader (14:30) and managing the expectations of being one of the top teams in the nation (18:00).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon reflects once more on Saturday's beatdown of the Badgers (3:00), shares his thoughts on the status of Nebraska heading into this weekend's matchup (12:00), and touches on some of the biggest stories in the Big Ten and Top 25 (15:00). Then, wide receiver Roman Wilson joins the show to discuss the celebration after last weekend's win at Wisconsin (27:00), his overall approach to the game (29:00), the evolution of the Wolverines' receiver group and offense (30:30), and the team's mindset when playing on the road (32:45).
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Brian catches up with men's basketball assistant coach Howard Eisley about his journey to Ann Arbor (5:30), the camaraderie of the program's coaching and support staff (9:45), and his early impressions of this year's team (15:00).
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On this week's radio show, Jon sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:30), linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green (23:00), and Defensive Coordinator Mike Macdonald (32:00) to discuss the latest around the program, as the Wolverines begin preparations for Saturday's matchup at Nebraska.
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Jon and Brian break down Michigan's impressive road win at Wisconsin before we share postgame interviews with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (10:15), wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (14:00), quarterback Cade McNamara (15:45), linebacker David Ojabo (19:00), and wide receiver Roman Wilson (22:00). Then, Jon gives his early thoughts on next week’s trip to Nebraska.
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Kickoff in Madison is almost upon us! Get ready for Saturday’s game with the preview episode, featuring our radio network's scene setter, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech!
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With the hockey season almost upon us, Jon sits down with Head Coach Mel Pearson to discuss the excitement and expectations surrounding the upcoming season (1:15), his players' growth on and off the ice (10:00), his observations on many of the team's key players (16:00), and the other contenders around the Big Ten (21:00).
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Jon puts the finishing touches on last week's win over Rutgers (3:00), looks ahead to a few key storylines in Saturday's matchup at Wisconsin (8:00), and shares his observations from the Big Ten and the Top 25 (12:50) during this week's "Seven from 77." Then, defensive back Vincent Gray stops by to discuss his improvements from last season to this season (24:00), acclimation into this new-look defensive scheme (26:30), and thoughts on this weekend’s big game in Madison (28:00).
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We talk Michigan women's basketball this week, as Brian catches up with Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico about the busy offseason for her and the program (5:00), her thoughts on some of the key players on this season's team (10:15), and her early analysis of the Big Ten heading into 2021-22 (22:00).
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On this week's radio show, Jon sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), sophomore running back Blake Corum (23:00), and Running Backs Coach Mike Hart (30:00) to discuss last week's win over Rutgers and this weekend's trip to Wisconsin.
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Behind some big plays from their defense down the stretch, the Wolverines knocked off Rutgers 20-13 in the Big Ten opener on Saturday. Jon and Brian break down the victory before we share postgame interviews with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (6:45), David Ojabo (10:00), Nikhai Hill-Green (11:30), Junior Colson (14:30), and Chris Hinton (17:15). We conclude with the postgame thoughts of Jim Brandstatter and Dan Dierdorf, followed by Jon's early thoughts on next weekend's trip to Wisconsin.
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We get you ready for Saturday's clash against Rutgers with our preview episode! In about 10 minutes, you'll hear the radio scene setter for the broadcast and the Keys to the Game for Michigan's offense, defense, and special teams. Then, as always, we conclude with Jon's Locker Room Speech!
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We talk Michigan men's soccer this week, as sophomore Simon Vasquez chats with Jon Jansen about the team's early-season performance (1:00) and the differences between last year and this year around campus (5:00). Also, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Simon discusses his family's journey from Colombia to the United States (8:00) and what he hopes people learn this month-long celebration of the Hispanic culture (12:00).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon shares his final thoughts on last weekend's thumping of Northern Illinois (4:30) and discusses the latest in the Big Ten and national pictures (12:00). Then, Jon catches up with sophomore wide receiver A.J. Henning, who discusses his and the team's strong start (25:30), the evolution of the offense in 2021 (29:30), and what he focuses on as a punt returner (32:00).
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We conclude our freshman profiles for Michigan men's basketball with guard Kobe Bufkin, who discusses growing up as a Michigan fan (5:00), the recruiting process that led him to Ann Arbor (8:00), some of the key aspects of his game (10:00), and his early impressions of some of his teammates (13:15). Then, Brian shares his favorite clips from each of his interviews with Michigan's seven freshmen.
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We begin our weekly coverage with the replay of the "Inside Michigan Football" radio show. Jon sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), Defensive Backs Coach Steve Clinkscale (23:00), and senior safety Brad Hawkins (41:00) to discuss last week's victory over Northern Illinois and this weekend's Big Ten opener against Rutgers.
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It's a jam-packed recap episode after a dominant Michigan win! Jon and Brian break down Saturday's blowout of NIU before we share interviews with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (7:30), Cornelius Johnson (12:15), A.J. Henning (14:30), Gemon Green (18:30), and Blake Corum (20:45). We conclude with a full wrap-up of non-conference play and a few early thoughts on next week's clash with Rutgers.
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Brian is in for Jon this week, and he catches up with current U-M medical student Sam Grewe, who won a gold medal in the high jump at the Paralympics Games a few weeks ago. Grewe discusses his decision to amputate his right leg in seventh grade (2:00), the process of transitioning to adaptive sports as a teenager (6:00), his memories from the day he won gold (10:00), and his professional goals in the medical field (15:00). This interview was made possible thanks to our friends at Michigan Medicine and their "Michigan Answers Spotlight" feature on our football radio broadcasts this season.
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We begin by putting the finishing touches on Michigan's strong win over Washington on Saturday (4:00) and discussing some of our main takeaways from the weekend that was in college football and the NFL (11:00). Then, Jon catches up with Michigan left guard Trevor Keegan, who talks about the atmosphere at the Big House on Saturday (25:00), the confidence level of the offensive line through two games (27:00), how the team is handling its early-season success (31:30), and his impressions of the Wolverines' defense (33:30).
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One of the busiest people around Michigan men's basketball, Director of Basketball Operations Chris Hunter, is our guest this week, as he breaks down his important role in the creation of the Wolverines' recently-released non-conference schedule (5:00). Hunter also discusses the situation around the regularly-scheduled home-and-home series with Kentucky (12:00), his role and evolution as a member of this staff (15:00), and his early reviews of the Wolverines (23:30).
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On this week's radio show, Jon catches up with Tight Ends Coach/Special Teams Coordinator Jay Harbaugh (4:00), Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (22:00), and tight end Erick All (41:00) to reflect on Saturday's win over Washington and look ahead to this weekend's clash with Northern Illinois.
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It was a tremendous Saturday night at Michigan Stadium! Relive all the fun from the Wolverines' 31-10 win over Washington with Jon and Brian's analysis of the game, along with interviews with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (11:00), quarterback Cade McNamara (17:30), defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (19:00), and running backs Hassan Haskins (21:30) and Blake Corum (24:30). We conclude with some postgame thoughts from Jim Brandstatter and Dan Dierdorf and Jon's early read on next week's matchup with Northern Illinois.
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Get fired up for Saturday's Maize Out at Michigan Stadium with our preview episode. In less than 10 minutes, you'll hear this week's radio network scene setter, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech!
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We hit the links this week on Conqu'ring Heroes, as Jon catches up with members of both the men's and women's golf programs. We begin with the men's team, as Head Coach Zach Barlow discusses the scheduling and training philosophies for the program (1:45), and senior Patrick Sullivan breaks down his win in the Michigan Amateur Championship and his busy schedule during the school year (6:30). Then, women's Head Coach Jan Dowling and junior Hailey Borja talk about next week's Wolverine Invitational here in Ann Arbor (15:00), the goals for the upcoming season (20:00), and the close-knit nature of the team (26:00).
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We are jam-packed for this mid-week show! During our "Seven from 77," Jon discusses the ramifications of Ronnie Bell's season-ending injury (5:30) and reacts to the biggest stories of the weekend in college football, including Washington's loss to Montana (13:30). Then, former Athletic Director Bill Martin and former SID Bruce Madej stop by to reflect on their memories from September 11, 2001 (30:00), talk through some of the key decisions they had to make locally after the attacks (35:30), and discuss the security measures they had to take at the Big House (44:45). We wrap up with defensive back Brad Hawkins, who talks about the defense’s performance against Western Michigan (51:00), his impressions of the new-look coaching staff after Week 1 (55:00), and his early thoughts on Saturday’s matchup with Washington (56:50).
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After discussing the men's team being honored at Saturday's football game, Brian welcomes former Wolverine and 2018-19 Big Ten Freshman of the Year Ignas Brazdeikis to the podcast. Iggy breaks down his NBA journey to this point (10:00), reflects on his time in Ann Arbor (15:00), and talks about how well he keeps up with the Wolverines (19:30).
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On this week's radio show, Jon recaps the win over Western Michigan and looks ahead to Saturday's "Maize Out" against Washington with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (0:30), defensive lineman Chris Hinton (25:00), and Defensive Line Coach Shaun Nua (31:00).
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We cover Saturday's 47-14 win over Western Michigan from all angles! Jon and Brian break down the win before we share interviews with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (14:00), defensive back Vincent Gray (20:00), defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (21:50), quarterback Cade McNamara (24:10), and running back Blake Corum (26:45). We conclude with some thoughts from Jim Brandstatter and Dan Dierdorf (29:30), before Jon gives his early perspective on next week's primetime matchup against Washington.
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We're closing in on kickoff for Michigan and Western Michigan at the Big House! We give you everything you need to know in about 10 minutes on our preview episode for Saturday's season opener. Listen to the radio network scene setter, learn Jon's Keys to the Game, and get pumped for the game with the return of the popular Locker Room Speech!
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This week, Jon catches up with Women's Soccer Head Coach Jen Klein, who discusses her team's strong 4-0 start to the regular season (1:00), the leadership roles of each person within the program (7:00), the importance of Title IX to her program and career (14:00), and her preview of this weekend's important home matches and the rest of the season (19:00).
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As you'd expect, Jon is pretty fired up for game week! He shares his expectations for each Michigan unit (4:30) and reacts to the announcement of the Wolverines' four captains (11:00) in this week's "Seven from 77." Then, Jon catches up with running back Hassan Haskins to discuss his excitement level for Saturday's opener (24:00), the mentality of the team and the offense heading into the season (25:00), and his personal expectations this season (29:45). This episode is presented by DTE Energy.
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We hear from another Michigan men's basketball freshman this week, as Will Tschetter joins the podcast for the first time. He discusses the acclimation process to Ann Arbor from a small town in Minnesota (5:30), his recruiting journey and how he arrived at Michigan (13:30), how he would describe and assess his game at this point of the offseason (16:45), and the craziest way he has heard his last name pronounced (20:50).
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The "Inside Michigan Football" radio show is back for another year! In advance of Saturday's season opener against Western Michigan, Jon Jansen catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (2:00), offensive lineman (and captain) Andrew Vastardis (24:30), and Offensive Line Coach/Co-Offensive Coordinator Sherrone Moore (32:45).
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Jon catches up with Field Hockey Head Coach Marcia Pankratz to discuss the quick turnaround from last season to this season (1:00), Friday's national championship game rematch against North Carolina (3:50), her deep and talented roster (7:00), and her impressions on the Big Ten as a whole (9:15).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss the latest around training camp (3:45) and react to the "Alliance" created by the Big Ten, ACC, and Pac-12 (11:00). Then, Jon catches up with the great Mike Golic, who talks about his new radio project with LEARFIELD (23:15), his observations of the recent changes in college football (26:30), and the storylines he is monitoring within the Big Ten and in Ann Arbor (42:45).
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We resume our introductory interviews with incoming men's basketball freshmen by welcoming Isaiah Barnes to the podcast. Barnes discusses his first stint in Ann Arbor during summer classes (6:00), his unique recruiting process and why it ended with choosing Michigan (10:30), and the key aspects of his game (15:15). Then, Brian catches up with former Wolverine center Jon Teske, who updates fans on his quest to reach the NBA (22:00), discusses the abrupt ending to his Michigan career (28:15), and reflects on some of his favorite memories in the Maize and Blue (32:40).
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Conqu'ring Heroes is back! Each Thursday, we will bring you coverage from Michigan's athletic department. We begin with Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics, who recaps the last few months from his perspective and the perspective of the department (1:00), discusses some of the COVID protocols around campus in the coming months (10:00), updates the financial situation of the athletic department (23:00), shares his thoughts on NIL and its impact on Michigan’s student-athletes (29:15), and responds to discussions around the evolving relationships among conferences (33:00).
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After discussing the latest around camp and breaking down his thoughts on the other Power 5 conference races, Jon welcomes defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson to the podcast. Hutchinson reflects on his decision to return for the upcoming season (21:45), breaks down his fit into the Wolverines' new defensive scheme (23:00), shares his excitement level for the start of the season (25:45), and sets the scene for the rest of the defensive line (29:30).
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Brian visits with Phil Martelli, the Associate Head Coach for Michigan men's basketball, about a range of topics: his reflections on the challenges and triumphs of last season (6:00), the work that the team has done so far this summer (10:15), and his takeaways from the seven incoming freshmen at this point of the offseason (14:00).
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After this week's "Seven from 77," Jon sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh to discuss the energy around the team this offseason (19:00), his observations of the defense (22:00), his perspective of the changes involving the helmet stickers (34:40), some thoughts on the Wolverines' offense (39:50), and the latest surrounding Michigan's quarterback situation (54:45).
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We welcome two more men's basketball freshmen on this week's edition of Defend the Block. First, Frankie Collins discusses his acclimation to Ann Arbor on and off the floor (6:30), breaks down the evolution of his game (9:50), reflects on his decision to commit to the Wolverines (11:45), and answers some random questions (17:00). Then, walk-on Ian Burns stops by to talk about his journey to Michigan basketball (22:00), what Wolverines fans can expect from him on the floor (24:15), and the impact that the late Donnie Kirksey had on his career and life (29:45).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon shares his enthusiasm for the start of training camp (2:00) and reacts to the latest news surrounding realignment in college football (7:00). Then, Jon sits down with quarterback Cade McNamara to discuss being named the team's QB1 heading into camp (16:15), his improvements throughout the offseason (17:30), the importance of leadership from the quarterback position (24:00), and his impressions of some of the other position groups on the team (31:30).
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After Brian reacts to the latest news around professional Wolverines, he continues to introduce the new men's basketball freshmen by talking with Moussa Diabate, who talks about learning the English language (6:30), his basketball journey starting at the age of 12 (8:40), the reason why he came to Michigan (14:45), and his self-critique as he prepares for his freshman year (18:30). Then, soon-to-be-junior Maddie Nolan of Michigan women's basketball stops by to discuss her thoughts on the summer work the team is getting (25:00), the team turning the page from last season (29:00), and growing up in the basketball-crazy state of Indiana (31:15).
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We conclude our game-by-game preview of the 2021 season with The Game. In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon discusses the Wolverines' focus on the Buckeyes (3:00) and sizes up Ohio State's roster heading into camp (11:00). Then, Jon chats with Ohio State play-by-play voice Paul Keels, who reflects on his time calling Michigan games back in the 1980s (20:00), breaks down some of the keys for the Buckeyes' defense in 2021 (25:40), shares his thoughts on Ohio State's quarterback battle and the offense as a whole (31:20), and gives his opinion on the potential College Football Playoff expansion (38:15).
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After Brian discusses a few memories of the four former Wolverines eligible for Thursday's NBA Draft, we begin our introduction of the new freshmen with Michigan men's basketball by welcoming Caleb Houstan to the podcast. Houstan reflects on his experience with Team Canada in the FIBA U19 World Cup (13:15), breaks down his recruiting process and his decision to come to Michigan (17:30), dissects some key aspects of his game (22:40), and answers a handful of non-basketball questions (24:45).
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With Big Ten Media Day starting on Thursday, Jon and Brian discuss the leadership roles of Michigan's three representatives in Indianapolis (4:45) and a few storylines to watch from around the league at the event (12:45). Then, we continue with our season preview by catching up with Johnny Holliday, the play-by-play voice of Maryland football. Holliday discusses the excitement around the program heading into 2021 (23:15), some of the key storylines for the Terps' defense (28:00), and his expectations for Maryland's offense (31:00).
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We begin with Emily Kiser, a soon-to-be senior for Michigan women's basketball, who discusses her tight-knit connection with her recruiting class (6:00), her growth as a player over the years (11:30), and some early impressions of this season's team (17:15). Then, Brian catches up with men's basketball Video Analyst Jaaron Simmons, who discusses his role in practice and recruiting (25:45), some of his early observations on this year’s team (32:45), and his opportunity to coach in The Basketball Tournament this month (39:00).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon discusses the start date for fall camp (8:00) and his impressions of Penn State this season (15:45). Then, we delve even deeper into the Nittany Lions with play-by-play voice Steve Jones, who discusses the Nittany Lions' struggles a season ago (31:00), some of the key players to watch on the defensive side of the ball (39:00), the storylines for Penn State's offense (45:45), and the potential ramifications of the proposed expansion of the College Football Playoff (1:01:00).
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We have a pair of great men's basketball interviews for you this week! The newest member of the program, grad transfer point guard DeVante' Jones, is first up, as he talks about his busy last few months culminating with arriving in Ann Arbor (7:00), his style and fit on the floor with the Wolverines (11:00), and some non-basketball topics to get to know him better (18:45). Then, with Camp Sanderson underway, Strength and Conditioning Coach Jon Sanderson discusses the key aspects of his work with players this time of year (24:30), breaks down how he personalizes the workout plan for each player (31:20), shares his impressions of the newcomers to the program (38:00), and talks about the honor of being Juwan Howard's first hire at Michigan (44:00).
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After a wide-ranging "Seven from 77" that touches on the recruiting power of the Big House, some big future non-conference games, and upcoming ticket on-sale dates, Jon continues our game-by-game previews by welcoming Indiana play-by-play voice Don Fischer. Don discusses the impact of Head Coach Tom Allen on the program (29:00), the expectations for the Hoosiers' defense (37:00), and some of the key storylines for Indiana's offense (42:30).
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This week's episode begins with a reaction to Hunter Dickinson's decision to return to Michigan for his sophomore season, including a few of the most important clips from his media availability on Tuesday. Then, Brian checks in with newly-named captain Danielle Rauch of Michigan women's basketball, who discusses the honor and requirements of that captain position (10:00), the incredible journey she and the team had last March (13:15), and her early thoughts on next season's team (20:10). We conclude with senior-to-be Adrien Nuñez, who talks about the early days of men's basketball summer practices (27:45), the importance of the new Name Image Likeness era for social media influencers like him (33:45), and some of the projects he is working on with NIL in place (41:30).
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This week's "Seven from 77" focuses on the beginning of the "Name Image Likeness" era (5:00) and Jon's feelings about the Wolverines' rivalry with Michigan State (11:00). Then, Jon catches up with fellow offensive lineman Jason Strayhorn, a former Spartan player turned broadcaster, to preview Michigan State. Strayhorn discusses the effects of the transfer portal on college football (21:00), his impressions of second-year Head Coach Mel Tucker (25:00), some key storylines to watch for the MSU offense (29:00), the important aspects of the Spartans' defense (36:00), and his expectations for Michigan State this season (44:20).
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Brian catches up with soon-to-be sophomore Jace Howard to discuss the team-first mentality that the Howard family utilizes (10:00), some of his best basketball memories from his childhood (14:30), his evolution as a player heading into his second season in Ann Arbor (20:30), and the opportunity to play for his Dad (28:15).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss several key topics, including the big ruling by the Supreme Court pertaining to the NCAA (6:30) and the latest surrounding the proposed changes to the College Football Playoff (10:30). Then, our game-by-game preview continues with Northwestern, as Jon chats with the Wildcats' play-by-play broadcaster Dave Eanet about Pat Fitzgerald's importance to the program (23:30), his expectations for the Wildcats in 2021 (29:30), some of the key storylines for Northwestern's offense (32:15), and the most noteworthy aspects of the Wildcats' defense (40:20).
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Brian begins by catching up with soon-to-be sophomore guard Zeb Jackson, who discusses his unique last two years (10:00), his strengths and weaknesses heading into next season (15:00), his acclimation to Head Coach Juwan Howard and the Michigan program (19:15), and the potential of next season's team (21:45). Then, Chris Williams, the new Athletic Trainer for men's basketball, discusses the key aspects of his position (24:00), his professional journey to this point (29:30), and his perception of the program from afar (35:30).
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We have two great guests this week! We begin with the newest member of the Wolverines coaching staff--Defensive Passing Game Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach Steve Clinkscale--who talks about the process of taking the job here with Michigan (1:45), his acclimation process into the program (5:45), and how to work with and develop those around him in the program (11:45). Then, we roll along with our game-by-game preview by breaking down Michigan's trip to Nebraska with Huskers sideline reporter Jeremiah Sirles. He discusses the Huskers' quest to return to contender status in the Big Ten (19:00), some of the key players and storylines for Nebraska's offense (23:00), the potential of the Huskers' defense (35:15), and his thoughts on Nebraska's fan base and gameday experience (39:20).
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Brian catches up with now former Wolverine Franz Wagner about his decision to enter the NBA Draft (9:00), his time in Ann Arbor as a student and a player (14:30), his experiences with Head Coach Juwan Howard (20:00), and some of his favorite memories during his time at Michigan (23:30).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon discusses the successful completion of all 2020-21 sports as of this weekend (4:15), Adam Coon's attempt to make the Tennessee Titans' roster (12:00), and the latest reports surrounding the College Football Playoff format (15:30). Then, we continue our game-by-game previews for 2021 by welcoming in Wisconsin play-by-play voice Matt Lepay, who discusses Barry Alvarez's legacy (28:30), the potential of Graham Mertz and the Badgers' offense (34:30), and some of the keys for Wisconsin defensively (44:15).
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We check in on Michigan women's basketball this week, as Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico chats with Brian about each of her three new assistants (11:00), what she and the players are up to at this stage of the offseason (19:30), and Naz Hillmon's opportunity to represent Team USA in next week's AmeriCup (26:30). Then, we have our final one-on-one interview with the new-look women's basketball coaching staff. Harry Rafferty stops by to discuss the work with the program that helped him earn an assistant position (31:00), the acclimation process for the new-look staff (35:30), and his close relationship with former Wolverine Duncan Robinson (42:15).
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On this week's episode, Jon catches up with the two Head Coaches of Michigan Track & Field, Jerry Clayton and James Henry. They discuss the unique challenges of the season (1:00), the dividing of responsibilities between them and among their staff members (6:00), their expectations for the individuals who qualified for this weekend's NCAA Outdoor Championships (8:00), and the environment they are expecting in Eugene, Ore., for the event (17:00).
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We begin by discussing the life of Laurie Carr, the wife of former Wolverines Head Coach Lloyd Carr, who passed away last week (6:00). Then, Jon discusses the return of in-person recruiting (14:30) before continuing to preview each 2021 game by welcoming in Chris Carlin, the play-by-play voice for Rutgers football. Chris breaks down the improved talent within the Scarlet Knights' defense (26:00), the effect that Greg Schiano has had on the program (32:30), and his impressions on the potential of the Rutgers offense (38:00).
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Hunter Dickinson stops by to break down his decision to enter the NBA Draft, while maintaining his college eligibility (8:30). Hunter also shares some of the improvements he has made on and off the floor (13:00), reflects on his memories from last year's incredible team (20:00), and reacts to his former high school head coach Mike Jones' new position at Virginia Tech (25:30).
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Fresh off Michigan Baseball earning a berth in the NCAA Tournament, Jon Jansen welcomes Head Coach Erik Bakich to discuss the emotions before and after Monday's Selection Show (0:45), the status of the Big Ten entering this year's tournament (4:00), some of the Wolverines' key contributors this season (10:30), and a few other thoughts on this weekend's South Bend Regional (14:30).
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We begin this week's episode by discussing the athletic department's statement that events are on a path to return to full capacity starting in the fall (2:00). Jon and Brian also discuss the impact that this news will have on the team (11:15), along with a few news items regarding the Michigan staff (13:00). Then, we continue our previews of each 2021 game with a look at the Northern Illinois Huskies, as their play-by-play voice Bill Baker stops by to talk about the Huskies' youth movement (24:00), his impressions of third-year head coach Thomas Hammock (28:00), the impact that grad transfer Rocky Lombardi can have at quarterback (32:00), and some of the other key Huskies to watch come September 18 (37:00).
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Brian catches up with Jay Smith, the Director of Player Personnel and Development for Michigan men's basketball, about the unique challenges of the last year (2:30), the development of Juwan Howard from incoming Wolverine player to current Wolverine Head Coach (7:45), the importance of continuity among players and staff members (17:00), his impressions of some of the returning and incoming players (22:15), and his emotions surrounding the Fab Five's presence around the program (28:45).
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After a wide-ranging "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian continue their game-by-game preview of the 2021 season by breaking down the biggest non-conference matchup--September 11 against Washington--with Tony Castricone, the Voice of the Huskies. During the conversation, Tony reflects on his time working with the Michigan Radio Network (25:40), discusses some of the key storylines and position battles surrounding the Huskies this offseason (31:00), describes the start of the head coaching era for Jimmy Lake (50:15), and shares some stories of living with Brian for five years (54:00).
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We begin this week with another outgoing Wolverine, as Brian chats with Luke Wilson about his memories from last season (7:45), his journey from Michigan fan to Michigan player (13:40), and his plans now that his playing days are over (22:30). Then, Brian welcomes the newest member of Michigan women's basketball - Assistant Coach Val Nainima - to talk about her first few days with the program (27:40), her impression of the team and some of its key players (31:00), and her journey from Fiji to the United States and, ultimately, the University of Michigan (35:00).
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We catch up with another Big Ten champion here on Conqu'ring Heroes. This week, it's Softball Head Coach Carol Hutchins, who discusses the challenging journey to another league title (1:00), the growth and importance of the senior class (7:30), her impressions of the team heading into the NCAA Tournament (14:15), and her frustrations about the tournament's selection process (20:00).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon reacts to the hiring of Steve Clinkscale as the program's new Defensive Passing Game Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach (3:40). Then, Jon sits down with running back Blake Corum to discuss his development since coming to Michigan (26:00), the mindset of the running back room (30:15), the importance of his strict workout routine (33:45), his fit into this offense (36:50), and the team's goals heading into the season (39:15).
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We begin with newly-hired Michigan women's basketball assistant coach Carrie Moore. She talks about the emotions and motivations surrounding her hiring at Michigan (3:20), her impressions of Naz Hillmon and the rest of the current roster (6:45), her journey from a star at Detroit Country Day to a successful assistant coach (9:25), and the keys to her role as the program's new recruiting coordinator (14:20).
Then, new U-M graduate CJ Baird joins the show to reflect on the lessons and memories from his basketball career (19:35), reminisce about his memorable three in the 2018 Sweet 16 (25:20), discuss the importance and development of his role on the scout team (32:40), and share his short- and long-term career goals (38:25).
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Jon catches up with Mark Rothstein, the only Head Coach in the history of the Michigan women's rowing program, about the long wait to return to play this season (0:40), his transition from football player to rowing coach (5:15), the organization of his roster for events (9:20), and this weekend's Big Ten Championships (14:30).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon breaks down the landing spots for each of the eight Wolverines drafted last week (11:45) and analyzes some of the key storylines from the NFL Draft (20:45). Then, we begin our game-by-game preview for the 2021 season by chatting with Western Michigan play-by-play broadcaster Robin Hook. Hook discusses some of the biggest player departures for the Broncos (30:45), the outlook for the 2021 team (36:20), and the potential upside for this experienced roster (48:30) in advance of the Week 1 matchup at Michigan Stadium.
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Brian begins this week's episode by reflecting on Franz Wagner's incredible Michigan career and reacting to his decision to enter the NBA Draft. Then, Brian catches up with another departing Wolverine, point guard Mike Smith. Mike discusses the early stages of his NBA Draft preparations (12:00), reflects on his journey to and time in Ann Arbor (15:50), breaks down his evolution and improvement as a player over the last year (22:15), identifies a few of his favorite moments from last season (26:10), and shares his advice to future Wolverines (32:10).
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This week on Conqu'ring Heroes, we preview Michigan women's water polo in the NCAA Tournament! Jon sits down with Dr. Marcelo Leonardi, the seventh-year Head Coach of the Wolverines, to discuss the team's NCAA Tournament draw (0:45), the unique journey through the regular season (4:00), his emotions after reaching the NCAA Tournament for a fifth straight time (9:15), and some of the key contributors on this year's team (14:30).
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Jon chats with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh about his observations from the 15 high-energy spring practices (3:00), his early thoughts on the defensive scheme and personnel (7:10), the leaders and contenders for starting spots on the offensive line (16:20), his impressions of the rest of the offense by position group (22:00), and the emotions surrounding the NFL Draft (33:45). Then, Jon and Brian discuss some of their biggest takeaways from Coach Harbaugh's comments (38:45).
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Brian welcomes now former Wolverine Chaundee Brown, Jr., to the podcast to discuss his NBA Draft decision and training (6:30), his reflections from Michigan's 2020-21 season (9:30), the fulfilled promises from Juwan Howard and the staff (13:00), and his favorite moments from his time in Ann Arbor (18:30).
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In advance of this weekend's Big Ten Tournament, Jon catches up with Men's Tennis Head Coach Adam Steinberg about his team's journey from last season's cancellation to now (0:45), the growth of the Big Ten in the sport (5:40), and the team's preparations for the postseason (11:00).
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In this week's edition, Jon and Brian discuss the changes to Michigan's recruiting department (3:15), offer up predictions for the top 10 picks in next week's NFL Draft (12:30), pinpoint the ideal landing spots for soon-to-be-drafted Wolverines (26:40), and establish their "Super Leagues" of college football (35:20).
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After reacting to the news that Eli Brooks would return for a fifth season, Brian chats with now former Wolverine Austin Davis about his reflections from last season (10:30), his development throughout his Michigan career (16:00), and the process of determining the next steps in his life (20:45).
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We are recapping a couple of championship performances on this week's edition of Conqu'ring Heroes. We begin with Women's Gymnastics' national championship, as Head Coach Bev Plocki discusses her reaction to the clinching moment (1:15), some of the incredible performances throughout the weekend (7:30), and the role that those who came before this group had on this team's championship run (13:30). Then, Jon catches up with Women's Tennis Head Coach Ronni Bernstein about the culture she and her staff have built (17:30), the journey to this season's Big Ten championship (21:30), and the team's preparations for the postseason (26:00).
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Jon begins with a full breakdown of Saturday's scrimmage inside the Big House, including his observations of the quarterbacks, offensive line, and defense. Then, Jon sits down with Quarterbacks Coach Matt Weiss to discuss his journey to Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan (28:15), the Wolverines' current quarterback room (36:40), and the increasing importance of analytics within football (43:30).
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Brian reacts to the departures of Chaundee Brown, Jr., and Mike Smith on the men's basketball side (2:30). Then, he catches up with Naz Hillmon on her reflections of the incredible season for Michigan women's basketball (15:00), the groundwork that she and the program are doing in advance of next season (26:20), and her off-the-court work in pushing for gender equality and social justice (31:00).
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In advance of this weekend's NCAA Championships in men's gymnastics, Jon catches up with Head Coach Kurt Golder about the unique journey to an undefeated regular season and Big Ten title (0:45), the team's preparations for Friday and Saturday in Minneapolis (5:00), some details on the layout and schedule for the two-day event (9:45), and Jon's best potential gymnastics event (14:30).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon breaks down some comments from a few Wolverines, including WR Mike Sainristil, RB Blake Corum, and OL Zak Zinter. Then, Offensive Coordinator Josh Gattis stops by to discuss his impressions of the team in spring practice (23:00) and size up each offensive unit at this point of the offseason--offensive line (29:45), tight ends (35:40), wide receivers (37:40), running backs (42:45), and quarterbacks (47:30).
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With the college basketball season in the books, Brian catches up with Michigan women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico about the wide range of emotions that still linger from the NCAA Tournament (7:30), the impact that this team's season had on Michigan fans around the world (14:30), the team's scary return from Texas (20:30), and her main priorities now that the offseason has arrived (23:30). Then, we bring you the final postgame conversation between Brian and Terry Mills from the postgame show after Michigan men's basketball's loss to UCLA in the Elite Eight (28:20), as they talk about the loss and the season as a whole.
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Fresh off the program's 13th NCAA Regional title, Women's Gymnastics Head Coach Bev Plocki chats with Jon Jansen about the challenges of this unique season (0:45), the team's impressive performance last weekend in the Regionals (10:00), and the preparation for the NCAA Championships on April 16 and 17 in Fort Worth, Texas (18:40).
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Jon and Brian discuss the tough end to the men's basketball team's season before getting into this week's "Seven from 77" (8:40), which touches on last Friday's Pro Day, Giles Jackson's decision to transfer, and much more. Then, Jon catches up with Brad Hawkins about his observations from spring practice (31:30), his transition from wide receiver to defensive back (33:10), and the new-look defensive coaching staff and system (36:00).
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Brian breaks down his early thoughts on the Bruins in advance of Tuesday's Elite Eight clash. Then, Brian chats with Hunter Dickinson about Sunday's impressive win, his evolution against double teams, and the quick turnaround (5:30). We also get a scouting report on the Bruins from Josh Lewin, their radio play-by-play broadcaster (17:00).
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Michigan men's basketball delivered a resounding victory over Florida State in the Sweet 16 on Sunday. Brian shares his thoughts on the Maize and Blue's elite performance before breaking it down with the National Champion Terry Mills (8:35). Then, Brian and Terry chat with Brandon Johns, Jr., (14:00) and Mike Smith (18:30).
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Brian begins the episode by previewing Florida State, the assignment for Michigan men's basketball on Sunday in the Sweet 16. Then, we check in with freshman Terrance Williams II to discuss the on- and off-court experience in Indianapolis (8:00), the effects of the injury to Isaiah Livers (12:10), and his early impressions of the Seminoles (17:10). Then, Brian chats with Florida State play-by-play broadcaster Gene Deckerhoff, who shares his observations on FSU (19:10) and recalls his memories calling Tom Brady and the Buccaneers' Super Bowl run as the radio voice of the team (32:15).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon breaks down the latest from spring practice, some key storylines to follow during Friday's Pro Day, and his faltering NCAA Tournament bracket. Then, Jon catches up with Offensive Line Coach and Co-Offensive Coordinator Sherrone Moore about the transition to his new roles on the staff (25:40), his thoughts on some of the line's veterans (31:00), his impressions of the younger players working for playing time (36:30), and the process of determining the depth chart (40:00).
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For the first time in program history, Michigan women's basketball has advanced to the Sweet 16! Brian catches up with Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico (3:30) and senior Hailey Brown (20:20) to discuss the emotions of the accomplishment and the key aspects of the victory over Tennessee.
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For a fourth straight NCAA Tournament, Michigan men's basketball has advanced to the Sweet 16! Brian Boesch breaks down the Wolverines' victory over LSU before chatting about it with the National Champion Terry Mills (10:15). Then, we welcome Chaundee Brown, Jr., (15:30) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (21:00) to get their thoughts on the big victory.
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Michigan women's basketball rolled Florida Gulf Coast in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, and Brian talks with leading scorer Leigha Brown (3:15) and Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico (10:30) about the impressive victory and Tuesday's assignment against Tennessee. Then, we preview Michigan men's basketball's matchup with LSU on Monday by catching up with forward Brandon Johns, Jr. (20:20). Brian concludes by getting a scouting report on the Tigers with their radio play-by-play broadcaster Chris Blair (31:00).
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Brian shares his thoughts on Saturday's wire-to-wire victory over Texas Southern before discussing the game with the National Champion Terry Mills (5:30). Then, the guys chat with sophomore Franz Wagner (10:30), freshman Zeb Jackson (15:40), and Head Coach Juwan Howard (20:00).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," which begins at the 6:15 mark, Jon breaks down each unit of the defense at this stage of spring practice. Then, Jon welcomes new Linebackers Coach George Helow to discuss his first few weeks in Ann Arbor (19:50), the early stages of establishing the defense's new identity (24:30), how he developed as a coach during his previous stops (30:20), and his close relationship with Defensive Coordinator Mike Macdonald (37:25).
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Brian Boesch is getting you set for both NCAA Tournaments with some great interviews!
We begin by chatting with Akienreh Johnson about her reaction to reaching the NCAA Tournament (4:10), the importance of Leigha Brown to this team (8:20), and the challenges and emotions surrounding the Big Dance (13:10).
Then, Eli Brooks checks in from Indianapolis to discuss some of his early experiences in the bubble (21:30), the recovery process after his ankle injury (23:15), and the impact of Isaiah Livers' absence (28:00).
We conclude with a preview of the two potential opponents for the men's team on Saturday. Adam Pohl of the Mount St. Mary's broadcast team joins us at the 34:30 mark. Lary Hale, the Voice of Texas Southern men's basketball, stops by at the 49:40 mark.
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We have a jam-packed show for our season finale of the "Inside Michigan Basketball" Radio Show. Brian and Terry chat with Head Coach Juwan Howard (4:50) and Athletic Trainer Alex Wong (22:30) from the bubble in Indianapolis. Then, we get Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico's reaction to the Wolverines' seeding and matchup against Florida Gulf Coast in the women's NCAA Tournament (33:40).
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Brian discusses the tough loss to the Buckeyes and plays some of Isaiah Livers' comments to the media regarding his injury. Then, Terry Mills shares his thoughts on Saturday's game (11:00) before Head Coach Juwan Howard joins the show (15:45). This episode is presented by Absopure, the Official Bottled Water of Michigan Athletics.
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We have a full recap of Michigan's big win over Maryland in Friday's quarterfinal matchup at the Big Ten Tournament. Brian Boesch breaks down his observations from the game, including Mike Smith continuing the tradition of Michigan point guards shining in this event, before welcoming in Terry Mills to get his postgame analysis (8:45). Then, Brian and Terry sit down with Head Coach Juwan Howard (13:00) and sophomore Franz Wagner (20:40) before we conclude with a highlight recap of the win (26:00). This episode is presented by Absopure, the Official Bottled Water of Michigan Athletics.
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In this week's "Seven from 77," which begins at the 7:00 mark, Jon provides an update on the first few weeks of spring ball and discusses the key storylines on each unit within Michigan's offense at this stage of the offseason. Then, Jon sits down with fellow offensive lineman Andrew Vastardis about his opportunity to play a sixth year at Michigan (26:30), his early impressions of the offensive line group and the energy around the program (28:30), his expectations for the team in 2021 (33:15), and the early scouting report on the defense (36:00).
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Jon catches up with women's soccer Head Coach Jen Klein to discuss the first few weeks of the season (0:45), some of the key players on the roster (3:45), an early scouting report on this Friday's clash with Michigan State (11:40), and what March and Women's History Month means to her (16:10).
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With both programs gearing up for the Big Ten Tournament, we catch up with Juwan Howard (2:30), Phil Martelli (12:00), and Kim Barnes Arico (30:00) to discuss the final week of the regular season, the emotions of senior day last week, and the opportunity this week in Indianapolis.
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Brian Boesch and Terry Mills break down Sunday's tough loss at Michigan State to conclude the regular season. Head Coach Juwan Howard shares his thoughts at the 9:10 mark, while we listen back to the game's key plays starting at the 12:45 mark.
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Celebrate Michigan men's basketball's Big Ten regular season title by reliving all of the best interviews, analysis, and highlights from Thursday's clinching win over Michigan State. We talk to Eli Brooks, Hunter Dickinson, Juwan Howard, Chaundee Brown Jr., C.J. Baird, and Franz Wagner a few minutes after the game, with those conversations starting at the 4:30 mark. Then, Brian and Terry break down the victory, the championship, and all the Senior Day festivities starting at the 16:45 mark. We conclude with a highlight recap of the 69-50 win, which begins at the 25:20 mark.
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After breaking down some comments from Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, running back Hassan Haskins, and defensive back Brad Hawkins in this week’s “Seven from 77,” Jon sits down with Aidan Hutchinson to discuss his decision to return to school (18:20), his impressions of the new-look defensive staff and scheme (22:00), his growth to this point and the necessary improvements moving forward (26:45), and the identity of the Wolverines' defensive line (29:00).
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It was not the Wolverines' night at Crisler Center on Tuesday night. We talk through the tough loss to the Illini, as Brian shares his observations before welcoming in Terry Mills (5:00) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (8:00).
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With the baseball season approaching this weekend, Jon chats with Michigan Baseball Head Coach Erik Bakich about the outlook for the program and the Big Ten as a whole (0:45), his revamped coaching staff heading into 2021 (12:20), the team's strengths and most important players (14:45), and his 2020 proposal to change the college baseball calendar (27:20).
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If you missed our weekly radio show on all things Michigan Basketball, we have you covered! Men's basketball Assistant Coach Saddi Washington joins Brian and Terry at the 1:45 mark, while women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico's conversation begins at the 24:50 mark.
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The Wolverines keep rolling with a 73-57 win at Indiana on Saturday afternoon. Brian discusses his key observations before welcoming in the National Champ Terry Mills for his postgame analysis (6:30). Then, Head Coach Juwan Howard (9:45) and leading scorer Franz Wagner (18:00) stop by before Rob recaps the game and plays some of the best radio highlights (22:00).
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The Wolverines slowed down Iowa's potent offense in a 79-57 victory on Thursday night. Brian and Terry break down Michigan's sixth consecutive win before chatting with leading scorer Franz Wagner (12:50) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (18:00). We conclude with a full highlight recap of the victory (24:15).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss Joe Milton's transfer (6:00), the current status of the quarterback room (7:15), and the coaching staff shuffle (9:15). Then, we welcome new Co-Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach Maurice "Mo" Linguist to discuss his transition from the state of Texas to Ann Arbor (22:00), his journey from player to coach (29:00), and his expectations for the defensive backs and the defense as a whole in 2021 and beyond (36:30).
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Brian catches up with Michigan freshman Hunter Dickinson about Sunday's big victory at Ohio State (6:40), the adjustments he has made throughout the season (10:00), the importance of his film study and relationship with Head Coach Juwan Howard (13:15), and the areas that the team must focus on as the postseason approaches (18:20).
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One day after a Michigan Basketball sweep over Ohio State, both head coaches joined us on our weekly radio show. Brian and Terry's conversation with Juwan Howard begins at the 1:40 mark, while Kim Barnes Arico stops by at the 25:30 mark.
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What a win for the Wolverines! Brian Boesch shares his thoughts before welcoming in the National Champ Terry Mills for his analysis (8:10). Then, we chat with Head Coach Juwan Howard (13:00) and Isaiah Livers (20:40) before reliving all of the key highlights from Sunday's win over the Buckeyes (26:20).
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We break down Thursday's win over Rutgers from all angles. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills share their biggest takeaways before chatting with leading scorer Franz Wagner (9:20) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (12:50). Then, we take you through the highlights from the victory (18:20).
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Jon discusses the latest on spring football, the happenings around Schembechler Hall, and the national coaching carousel in this week's Seven from 77, which begins at the 6:45 mark. Then, Jon chats with Michigan's new Defensive Coordinator Mike Macdonald about his acclimation process to the program and the area (24:30), the various stops in his coaching career (27:45), his vision for the defense in 2021 and beyond (36:10), and getting back into recruiting at the college level (41:45).
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A fellow podcast within the Learfield IMG College family, "College Sports Now" discusses the latest in college football and basketball several times each week. Hosts Stephen Hartzell and Matt Norlander welcome our own Brian Boesch at the 15:00 mark to discuss Michigan men's basketball team's big win at Wisconsin and look ahead at the road ahead for Juwan Howard and the Wolverines.
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In our continuing celebration of Black History Month, Jon welcomes three members of Wolverines Against Racism - creator Briana Nelson (track and field), Haven Essien (rowing), and Josh Nichols (cheer). The group discusses the creation of WAR (1:00), the importance of having difficult conversations (9:10), where we go from here in the fight for social justice (15:30), and the importance of celebrating Black History Month (20:15).
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Both basketball programs in Ann Arbor returned to play and returned to the win column this week, and we recap it all with both Head Coaches on this week's radio show. Brian and Terry's conversation with Juwan Howard begins at the 2:10 mark, while Kim Barnes Arico joins at the 24:30 mark.
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Michigan overcame a 14-point deficit, and a 23-day gap between games, to knock off Wisconsin on Sunday in Madison. Brian and Terry break down the keys to the Wolverines' come-from-behind win before chatting with Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:15) and leading scorer Isaiah Livers (17:50). We wrap up the episode with a full highlight recap of the victory (21:45).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss Tom Brady's seventh Super Bowl title (5:00), the draft stock of some NFL-bound Wolverines (13:00), and the impact of some of the outgoing transfers (21:00). Then, Jon sits down with new Wide Receivers Coach Ron Bellamy to talk about his journey to coaching (32:30), the path to a state title at West Bloomfield (37:00), the process of considering and joining the Wolverines' staff (42:20), and how he has handled the first few weeks on the job (51:30).
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In honor of Black History Month, four members of the Michigan Basketball family take part in a special round-table discussion. Naz Hillmon, Akienreh Johnson, Isaiah Livers, and Saddi Washington talk about the importance of Black History Month (1:45), some of the key figures they think about each February (7:20), their emotions during the social injustices and protests in recent months (14:00), and the pride they felt in going through the voting process last year (29:45).
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With the department-wide pause coming to an end over the weekend, we had both Head Coaches on this week's radio show. Brian and Terry's conversation with Juwan Howard begins at the 1:30 mark and touches on his birthday, the Super Bowl, his team's approach during the pause, and the challenges of getting the team back into game shape. Then, Kim Barnes Arico joins us at the 28:00 mark to discuss her team's approach over the last couple of weeks, the importance of mental health, and the journey ahead to get ready for upcoming games.
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Jon and Brian discuss the three defensive line signees from Wednesday, the new-look coaching staff, and the impacts of the returns of Aidan Hutchinson, Brad Hawkins, and others in this week's "Seven from 77," which begins at the 3:40 mark. Then, new Running Backs Coach Mike Hart joins us to discuss his return to Ann Arbor and Michigan Football (25:40), the coaching lessons he learned during his previous stops (28:40), his keys to success as a recruiter and relationship builder (32:15), and the reason he went into coaching after his playing career (37:30).
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After Brian discusses the ongoing department-wide pause, Franz Wagner stops by to talk about the mindset of the team during this two-week quarantine (9:00), assess the season to this point and his potential areas for improvement (14:00), and break down the play of some of his teammates, including Hunter Dickinson, Eli Brooks, and Mike Smith (19:00).
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We will be featuring several Black History Month-themed episodes here on MGoBlue Podcasts. In this episode of Conqu'ring Heroes, four members of the Wolverines' men's soccer program--Head Coach Chaka Daley, Umar Farouk Osman, Ryan Schultz, and Carlos Tellez--chat with Jon Jansen about the program's "Social Justice 101" initiative (3:30), the deepening of the relationships among members of the team due to the events of the last year (15:20), and their thoughts on where we go from here in society when it comes to racial justice (22:00).
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Phil Martelli, the Associate Head Coach of Michigan men's basketball, and Kim Barnes Arico, the Head Coach of Michigan women's basketball, join the show to discuss the challenges of the department-wide shutdown and provide an assessment of their teams as we head into February. Phil Martelli joins the show at the 2:00 mark, while Kim Barnes Arico stops by at the 26:40 mark.
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In the Trenches returns with a wide-ranging conversation with Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics here at the University of Michigan. The topics include the origin of and reaction to Michigan's ongoing athletic department-wide pause (1:40), Head Coach Jim Harbaugh's contract extension and new-look coaching staff (11:30), the return of Mike Hart and Ron Bellamy to Ann Arbor (18:40), and his thoughts on Black History Month (24:30).
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After sharing his initial thoughts on Friday's win over Purdue, Brian chats with Terry Mills (7:20), Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:20) and Eli Brooks (17:35) about the key takeaways from the Wolverines' 13th win of the season. We wrap things up with a full highlight recap (21:40).
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Michigan delivered an outstanding bounce-back performance on Tuesday, cruising past Maryland 87-63. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills break down the victory before chatting with leading scorer Isaiah Livers (8:30) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (12:25). We wrap up the episode with a highlight recap (18:00).
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Brian Boesch and Terry Mills catch up with the two Head Coaches of Michigan Basketball on this week's radio show. Juwan Howard joins the show at the 2:40 mark, while Kim Barnes Arico stops by at the 25:15 mark, as we discuss the importance of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day and look ahead to a busy week for both programs.
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The Wolverines suffered their first loss of the season at Minnesota on Saturday. After sharing his thoughts on the game, Brian chats with Terry Mills (7:30) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (10:45) to break down the loss. We conclude with a full game recap (14:30).
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The Wolverines continued their torrid start to the season with a 77-54 thumping of Wisconsin to improve to 11-0 on the season. Brian Boesch shares his observations from the game before chatting with Terry Mills (8:30), Isaiah Livers (13:00), and Juwan Howard (17:15) about the victory.
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The only Division I university with an undefeated men's and women's basketball program? The University of Michigan. We catch up with the head coaches of both programs here on this week's edition of Inside Michigan Basketball. Juwan Howard's conversation begins at the 3:30 mark, while Kim Barnes Arico's conversation begins at the 22:40 mark.
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We break down Michigan's dominant win over Minnesota from all angles. Brian dissects another breakout performance by Hunter Dickinson before Terry Mills offers his analysis (5:45). Then, the guys talk to Head Coach Juwan Howard (10:20) and forward Brandon Johns, Jr., (18:00) about the victory. We conclude with a highlight recap from the Wolverines' 10th straight win (20:30).
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Fresh off victories for both programs against Northwestern on Sunday, Brian Boesch and Terry Mills talk Michigan men's basketball with assistant coach Saddi Washington (1:40) and Michigan women's basketball with Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico (25:00).
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The Wolverines improved to 9-0 with a blowout win over Northwestern in a battle of ranked teams at Crisler Center. We have the full breakdown, including Brian Boesch's key observations (2:00), Terry Mills' postgame analysis (6:00), interviews with Chaundee Brown, Jr., (9:15) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (13:00), and a full highlight recap (19:45).
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The Wolverines improved to 8-0 on Thursday night at Maryland, and we have the full recap of the win here on our postgame edition of Defend the Block. Brian and Terry break down the key performers and moments before catching up with Head Coach Juwan Howard (10:30) and point guard Mike Smith (17:30). We conclude with a full highlight recap.
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Brian breaks down a few interesting clips from Terrance Williams II and Hunter Dickinson in advance of Thursday's matchup at Maryland. Then, Brandon Wade, who is now eligible after sitting out a year following his transfer from Duquesne, stops by to discuss his unique journey to this program and the mental health challenges of the last 12 months (8:40), some of his memories of being a Michigan fan since birth (16:15), the importance of his parents on him as a player and person (20:15), and a breakdown of his own game and the team as a whole (24:45).
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We are joined by two vital members of the men's basketball coaching staff this week. Associate Head Coach Phil Martelli stops by to discuss the first road trip to Nebraska, the growth of Hunter Dickinson, and his shoutout on Monday Night Football a few weeks back (conversation starts at the 1:45 mark). Then, Video Analyst Jaaron Simmons talks about his role with the program, his playing career at the college level, and some memories from the 2018 run to the Final Four (conversation starts at the 28:20 mark).
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We have a full breakdown of Michigan's victory at Nebraska on Christmas. After Brian shares his opening thoughts, he welcomes Terry Mills (7:30), Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:00), and Franz Wagner (16:30) to discuss the Wolverines’ strong performance. We conclude with a full highlight recap of Michigan's seventh straight win (20:15).
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After discussing the current situation around the women's basketball program, Brian welcomes Michigan men's basketball guard Mike Smith to the show to discuss his hair style (5:45), the importance of family in his life and basketball career (8:15), the process of acclimating into the Michigan basketball program (14:15), and his observations on some of his teammates (18:30).
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Brian Boesch and the birthday boy Terry Mills chat with Head Coach Juwan Howard about the team's activities over the last week with no games, the opportunity to play on Christmas Day, and much more (conversation starts at the 3:40 mark). Then, the Director of Basketball Operations for men's basketball, former Wolverine standout Chris Hunter, stops by to discuss his role in the schedule switch from NC State to Toledo earlier this month and the protocols in place for road game travel (conversation starts at the 28:15 mark).
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The Michigan Football family has grown here today, as 20 young men have signed their National Letters of Intent to play at the University of Michigan. Jon Jansen recaps it all with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, who shares his excitement about this big day for the program and discusses each player in the class (offensive players begin at the 11:15 mark; defensive players start at the 26:45 mark).
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We have discussed the close bond that Hunter Dickinson and Terrance Williams II have, so we invited them both on the show (at the same time) to discuss their early memories of each other (4:00), how their recruiting processes developed and led them to Michigan (8:30), the challenges of being incoming freshmen during a pandemic (15:30), and their impressions of the team through six games (23:15). Then, Hailey Brown of Michigan women's basketball joins us to talk about coping with the outside challenges surrounding this season (31:30), her thoughts on the team after five games (34:15), growing up in Canada (39:00), and coming to the University of Michigan (43:30).
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Michigan's basketball programs are a combined 11-0, and we chat with both Head Coaches on this week's edition of Inside Michigan Basketball. Juwan Howard discusses Sunday's victory over Penn State and the plans for his team during this 12-day gap between games (2:00). Then, Kim Barnes Arico talks about her team's 5-0 non-conference showing and Saturday's Big Ten opener at Illinois (25:00).
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It's our season finale of Inside Michigan Football. Jon Jansen catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh to discuss the matchup with Iowa and the team's journey back to the field after back-to-back cancellations (1:30). Then, senior Carlo Kemp talks about the emotional last two weeks and his responsibilities as a captain during this difficult time (17:30).
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Michigan earned a gritty 62-58 win over Penn State on Sunday in the Big Ten opener. After Brian shares his key observations from the victory, he catches up with Terry Mills (6:45), Hunter Dickinson (9:45), and Head Coach Juwan Howard (13:00). Our episode concludes with a full highlight recap of Michigan's sixth straight victory (18:00).
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Unfortunately, Michigan Football was unable to play this weekend, so we took a trip down memory lane to the final game of the Lloyd Carr era to relive the Wolverines' thrilling victory over Florida in the 2008 Capital One Bowl. The game broadcast begins at the 17:00 mark. The second half gets going at the 1:05:00 mark. Jon and Brian break down the victory, with all the key highlights, beginning at the 2:09:00 mark.
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For a second straight week, the Wolverines are unable to compete on the football field. Jon shares his thoughts on the disappointment surrounding the cancellation of The Game against Ohio State (5:00). Then, we react to some important comments from Director of Athletics Warde Manuel (7:30) and Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (12:45) regarding the situation. Our episode concludes with Jon's thoughts on the Big Ten's decision to remove the six-game minimum from the Big Ten title game (20:00), the College Football Playoff rankings (24:15), and this Saturday's edition of Michigan Football Classics (30:15).
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Michigan embraces the "sudden change" to its schedule and cruises past Toledo on Wednesday night at Crisler Center. Brian and Terry discuss the key parts of Wednesday's win and the potential impact of Austin Davis' injury. Then, senior guard Eli Brooks (8:45) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:40) join us before we listen back to the radio highlights from the victory (16:00).
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Our weekly "Inside Michigan Basketball" radio shows are back! Brian Boesch and Terry Mills chat with Juwan Howard (2:20) and Kim Barnes Arico (26:15) about the latest in Wolverines men's and women's basketball.
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With The Game scheduled for this weekend, Jon catches up with a couple of members of the broadcast crew to discuss Michigan-Ohio State. Dan Dierdorf joins us at the 1:30 mark to talk about his childhood memories of the rivalry while growing up in Ohio, the hope that this week's game will happen, and what he would say to the team right before facing the Buckeyes. Then, Doug Karsch recalls his favorite memories from the rivalry and tells us what it means to be on the broadcast crew, with that conversation starting at the 24:00 mark.
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After falling behind early, the Wolverines surged past Central Florida to improve to 4-0 on the season. Brian shares his thoughts on Michigan's come-from-behind win before welcoming in Terry Mills (5:00). Then, we catch up with freshman Terrance Williams II (8:20) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:00) before playing back the radio highlights (16:10).
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With this weekend's game against Maryland canceled, we relive the first night game, and one of the best games, in Michigan Stadium history. Jon catches up with Jim Brandstatter about the current situation for the Wolverines and what he remembers from that amazing September night nine years ago (10:30). The start of the 2011 broadcast comes at the 35:00 mark. The incredible final drive begins at the 1:58:30 mark. Jon and Brian provide a highlight recap of the game at the 2:07:45 mark.
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With the news of Saturday's cancellation and the pausing of football activities still fresh, we discuss some of the most important comments from Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel and Medical Director Dr. Sami Rifat (3:30). Then, Jon shares his thoughts on Kirk Herbstreit's comments about Michigan from Tuesday night (10:30), how the players should approach this pause (18:30), the goals for the season if and when games resume (26:30), and some national storylines heading into the weekend (30:45).
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Michigan posted a convincing victory on Wednesday over Ball State. Brian shares his thoughts on some of the key contributors before welcoming in Terry Mills to get his analysis (4:50). Then, we visit with Franz Wagner after his 14-point performance (8:00). Head Coach Juwan Howard stops by after that to discuss the team's strong offensive effort and his son Jace's first collegiate playing time (12:00). We conclude with a highlight recap of the victory (16:45).
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We had plenty to discuss on this week's "Inside Michigan Football" radio show. Jon chatted with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh about the football program's pause out of an abundance of caution, his analysis of the film from Saturday's game against Penn State, and this weekend's scheduled matchup with Maryland (1:00). Then, Jon welcomes Running Backs Coach and Special Teams Coordinator Jay Harbaugh (16:30) and viper Michael Barrett (32:30) to the program.
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Michigan survives a scare from Oakland on Sunday, winning 81-71 in overtime. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills offer their key observations before catching up with Head Coach Juwan Howard (8:30) and freshman Hunter Dickinson (13:20), who starred in the victory.
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Jon discusses his biggest takeaways from Saturday's loss to Penn State. Then, we catch up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (8:45), offensive lineman Andrew Stueber (13:45), and tight end Nick Eubanks (17:00) before briefly looking ahead to next week's matchup with Maryland.
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Penn State comes to town on Saturday, and we prep you for kickoff with our radio network scene setter, Jon's Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech.
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Michigan defeats Bowling Green 96-82 in the season opener, and we have all the postgame coverage you need. Brian shares his biggest takeaways off the top before chatting with Terry Mills about the win (4:45). Then, we visit with Chaundee Brown, Jr., (8:00) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (11:15) before concluding with a highlight recap of the game (18:20).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss Cade McNamara and Hassan Haskins' performances at Rutgers (5:30), break down some of the key storylines in the Big Ten and the top 25 (13:45), and conduct a five-round Thanksgiving food draft (18:15). Then, true freshman Zak Zinter stops by to talk about his early opportunity to play (26:50), his lofty academic goals (30:15), and how his recent in-game opportunities have helped his development (31:30).
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With the season just one day away, Brian breaks down some of the most interesting aspects of Juwan Howard's Monday press conference. Then, Franz Wagner stops by to discuss his growth as a player and a person in the last year (8:15), what he and his family did during the shutdowns (13:00), how he is trying to improve for this season (19:45), and what he's seeing from the team heading into Wednesday's opener (23:00). We conclude with Akienreh Johnson, who discusses the opportunity to return for a fifth year (29:30), her leadership role within this program (32:30), and her observations on the team heading into Wednesday's opener (38:15).
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Jon recaps Saturday's triple-overtime win over Rutgers and looks ahead to this weekend's matchup against Penn State with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (1:30), Offensive Coordinator Josh Gattis (14:00), and running back Hassan Haskins (31:45).
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Michigan won a roller-coaster game at Rutgers on Saturday night, 48-42 in triple overtime. Jon and Brian break down the game from all angles, before we hear from Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (9:20), quarterback Cade McNamara (15:30), defensive lineman Chris Hinton (18:40), and linebacker Josh Ross (21:45).
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We get you ready for Saturday's road matchup with Rutgers in less than 10 minutes. Our radio network scene setter, Jon's Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech are all here!
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon breaks down the quarterback situation (6:30), some other potential X-factors on the roster (9:30), and the biggest storylines in the Big Ten and the Top 25 (12:45). Then, tight end Nick Eubanks stops by to discuss how he and the team are handling this adversity (20:00), the meaning of being a captain (23:15), and making the most of the rest of the season (25:00). We conclude with Dan Rubenstein, co-host of the Solid Verbal podcast, who talks about his affection for Ann Arbor and many of its restaurants (28:45), impressions of the college football season to this point (34:00), thoughts on the Wolverines from an outsider's perspective (38:15), and predictions for the College Football Podcast (52:45). You can check out the Solid Verbal podcast, a fellow member of the Learfield IMG College Podcast Network, wherever you get your podcasts. More details are available at SolidVerbal.com.
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After discussing a big signing day for both programs, Brian chats with Eli Brooks about coping with 2020 both on and off the floor (4:30), his impressions of his role and the backcourt as a whole (8:00), his early memories of learning and growing as a basketball player (13:30), and his dog Finn, who wanted to join the conversation (21:30). Then, Amy Dilk joins the show to talk about the women's team's development and culture (25:00), growing up in a basketball-crazy state like Indiana (31:30), her commitment to and growth within the Michigan program (33:15), and some rapid fire questions about her teammates (37:45).
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We catch up with Hannah Nielsen, the Head Coach of Michigan women's lacrosse, to discuss her training with the Australian National Team for the 2021 World Cup (0:45), the program's impressive recruiting class (4:45), the challenges surrounding the abrupt ending to last season (7:15), and her thoughts on the team and the Big Ten heading into the upcoming season (10:30).
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Jon chatted with some great guests on this week's edition of "Inside Michigan Football." Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (1:30), Defensive Line Coach Shaun Nua (13:00), and defensive back Gemon Green (25:15) discuss Saturday's loss and the necessary adjustments that need to be made moving forward. Then, Jon catches up with his former teammate, quarterback Brian Griese, to talk about Griese's new role as an analyst for Monday Night Football on ESPN.
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Jon shares his thoughts on Saturday's loss to Wisconsin, and we hear from Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (8:00), linebacker Cam McGrone (12:40), and running back Chris Evans (14:40).
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We're gearing you up for Saturday's primetime matchup against the Badgers with our radio network scene setter, Jon's Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech.
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon breaks down the mood around Schembechler Hall (5:45), the ramifications of Aidan Hutchinson's injury (8:00), and some young players who have made the most of their opportunities (14:00). Then, wide receiver Giles Jackson stops by to discuss the difference between the Minnesota game and the ensuing two losses (24:30), his evolution as a player from year one to year two (28:20), and the wide receivers' relationship with Joe Milton (30:00). We conclude with defensive lineman Luiji Vilain, who talks about his development and how his teammates have assisted (33:15), this weekend's matchup with Wisconsin (37:45), and playing in front of an empty Big House (40:00).
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We begin with some of the key comments from Head Coach Juwan Howard's press conference this week, including an update on the schedule and the biggest strength of his team heading into the season (2:00). Then, we chat with Chaundee Brown, Jr., about the process of transferring and learning he was immediately eligible (9:20), the adversity he has had to deal with so far in college (15:45), how his passion for basketball grew throughout his life (21:00), and his new Wolverine teammates (27:30). We conclude with Leigha Brown, who talks about her transfer process from Nebraska (32:00), the impressions she had of Michigan from afar (39:20), and how she and the Wolverines can reach their goals this season (45:15).
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It's finally game week for Michigan Hockey, and Head Coach Mel Pearson updates us on the latest around his program. Coach Pearson discusses the excitement and preparation surrounding this week (0:45), previews this weekend's Arizona State series (6:15), breaks down the current identity of his team (9:45), and gives fans some players to watch, including goalie Strauss Mann (15:15).
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Jon Jansen sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (1:30), Cornerbacks Coach Mike Zordich (16:30), offensive lineman Andrew Stueber (27:45), and defensive lineman Taylor Upshaw (35:00) to break down Saturday's game at Indiana and look ahead to this weekend's primetime matchup with Wisconsin.
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Jon breaks down Saturday's loss at Indiana and discusses where the Wolverines go from here. We also chat with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (6:40), linebacker Michael Barrett (13:20), defensive back Dax Hill (15:50), and wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (20:00).
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Get ready for Michigan's challenging road trip to Indiana with our radio broadcast scene setter, Jon's Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech!
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon offers his final thoughts on last Saturday's tough loss (5:30) and looks ahead to this weekend, both for the Wolverines and from a national standpoint (12:00). Then, Captain Carlo Kemp stops by to discuss getting past a frustrating Saturday and Sunday (21:30), the importance of this weekend's game (27:00), his memories from some of the great matchups with Indiana in recent years (30:30), the in-season adjustments he has had to make due to the pandemic (35:30), and his current academic situation and post-football plans (39:45).
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Welcome to our newest edition to MGoBlue Podcasts! Defend the Block, hosted by Brian Boesch, will take you inside the Wolverines' basketball programs, and we begin with the top per-game scorers on the women's and men's team from a season ago. Naz Hillmon discusses her participation in this year's election (6:00), her role on the Big Ten's Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Coalition (8:30), her journey to Ann Arbor (16:00), the program's growth and outlook (19:00), and her individual and team-related goals (22:20). Then, Isaiah Livers stops by to talk about the social justice messaging on Michigan jerseys (27:45), his childhood sports memories (30:45), why he came to Michigan (35:00), his early impressions on this season's team (36:45), and how the Wolverines can reach their goals (40:00).
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Marcia Pankratz, the Head Coach of Michigan Field Hockey, joins us to discuss how she is keeping the team competitive and productive during this challenging year (0:45), the program's impressive and unique freshman class (3:45), the outlook for the team when the season does start (6:30), what it was like to compete in the Olympics (9:45), and what position Jon would play in field hockey (13:30).
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Jon Jansen chats with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (1:45), Running Backs Coach/Special Teams Coordinator Jay Harbaugh (14:20), and linebacker Adam Shibley (27:00) about Saturday's tough loss to Michigan State and the upcoming challenge at Indiana this weekend.
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Jon offers his initial reaction to Saturday's home loss to Michigan State, including analysis on Joe Milton's performance, the Spartans' big plays, and the Wolverines' penalties. Then, we hear from head coach Jim Harbaugh (10:20), quarterback Joe Milton (14:10), and defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (16:10).
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Everything you need to know for Saturday's Backyard Brawl, in less than 10 minutes. Our preview episode features the scene setter from the radio broadcast, Jon's Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech!
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In a jam-packed "Seven from 77," Jon wraps up his analysis from the win at Minnesota (5:30), dissects each Big Ten game from last weekend (13:45), and shares his initial thoughts on Michigan State (21:00). Then, quarterback Joe Milton stops by to talk about his growth and mindset this offseason (26:00), some of the key moments from Saturday's win (29:45), and where he can improve moving forward (36:00). We conclude with defensive lineman Donovan Jeter, who discusses his touchdown last weekend (38:45), his assessment of the defense's performance (42:30), and Saturday's huge rivalry matchup (46:20).
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A star-studded group of Wolverines stopped by this week's edition of the "Inside Michigan Football" Radio Show. Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (1:15), Offensive Line Coach Ed Warinner (15:30), tight end Erick All (26:15), and captain Ben Mason (34:10) talked with Jon Jansen about Saturday's win at Minnesota and this weekend's matchup with Michigan State.
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What an opener for the Wolverines! Jon and Brian break down Michigan's 49-24 victory over Minnesota, including Jon's observations on Joe Milton, the offensive line, and defensive stars Michael Barrett and Kwity Paye. Then, we catch up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (11:50) and quarterback Joe Milton (19:45) before Jon’s first thoughts on next week’s matchup with Michigan State.
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Each Friday during the season, we will bring you a special game preview edition of In the Trenches. It will begin with our radio network "scene setter" for the game, followed by Jon's Keys to the Game for Michigan's offense, defense, and special teams. Jon wraps up the episode with his weekly locker room speech.
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We begin this week's episode with a breakdown of Minnesota in advance of Saturday's matchup (6:30) and a discussion about the expectations for the Wolverines' young, talented offense (14:15). Then, right tackle Jalen Mayfield joins the show to discuss his initial opting out and the process of returning to the team (23:00), the transition from the offensive line's only new starter in 2019 to only returning starter in 2020 (26:45), his impressions of the offense as a whole (28:45), and his personal critiques and goals heading into the season (30:30). This episode is presented by DTE Energy. Check out dteenergy.com/saveenergy and start your energy efficiency journey today.
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Warde Manuel, Michigan's Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics, discusses several important topics: his excitement level for Saturday's football opener at Minnesota (0:45), the logistics around the program's medical, testing, and travel protocols (6:30), some scheduling updates on other upcoming sports like basketball and hockey (16:00), and the latest on the athletic department's budget (21:45).
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We begin our first game week of 2020 with a huge show. Head Coach Jim Harbaugh previews the Wolverines roster and breaks down some of the challenges that Minnesota will present (interview starts at the 2:00 mark). Then, Offensive Coordinator Josh Gattis joins the show to discuss each position group, including the great battle at quarterback and the young and talented offensive line (interview starts at the 16:45 mark). We conclude with a conversation with wide receiver Ronnie Bell, who discusses his fellow receivers and the team as a whole heading into Saturday's primetime matchup (interview starts at the 33:45 mark).
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In our final edition of Michigan Football Classics before the return of Big Ten football, we relive the 1998 Rose Bowl, when Michigan defeated Washington State 21-16 to clinch a national title. The first half begins at 21:30. The second half gets going at 1:09:00. The final drive of the game starts at 2:07:30. Jon Jansen, a captain on this team, walks us through all the highlights in our postgame coverage, beginning at 2:17:00. We also have some great interviews with Tai Streets, Dhani Jones, Jerame Tuman, and Bo Schembechler from after the game.
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With the season opener just nine days away, Jon discusses the team's final stretch of offseason prep (5:00), the team's most dependable position group in his eyes (7:00), and some of the biggest storylines nationally in college football (10:30) during this week's Seven from 77. Then, wide receiver Mike Sainristil stops by to break down some of the areas of improvement he is targeting (22:00), Josh Gattis' coaching style and offensive system (25:00), the complexion and camaraderie of the wide receiver room (27:45), and the potential for him and this Wolverines team in 2020 (30:45).
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Carol Hutchins, the legendary Head Coach of Michigan Softball, sits down with Jon Jansen to discuss how her past experiences have helped during this unique year (0:45), the keys to keeping practices competitive and productive (5:30), the management and complexion of the roster for the upcoming season (10:30), and her involvement in the racial justice movement and the Big Ten's "Why I Vote" initiative (20:30).
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With the season opener just 12 days away, Jon catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh to discuss the latest from training camp and break down some of the players who have impressed heading into the season (2:00). Then, Linebackers Coach Brian Jean-Mary joins the show to detail his unique first year in Ann Arbor and break down the latest from the linebacker corps (19:00). We conclude with one of those linebackers, Josh Ross, who talks about his injury-shortened 2019 and looks ahead to the opportunities ahead in 2020 (32:30).
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We relive three of the greatest Michigan-Ohio State games, as called by the legendary Bob Ufer. Jon and Brian's recap of the 1969 game, including some of the key highlights, begins at 9:00. We listen back to much of the second half of the 1971 game, including Billy Taylor's go-ahead touchdown run, starting at 19:00. Then, we have most of the 1980 game, Ufer's final broadcast of a Wolverines-Buckeyes game, at 1:04:00.
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In this week's edition of Seven from 77, Jon touches on all three Michigan units - offense, defense and special teams (4:50) - and breaks down his latest observations from the rest of the college football world and how the early results and trends affect the Wolverines (11:30). Then, linebacker Cam McGrone joins the show to provide an update on training camp (18:45), discuss his improvements from 2019 to 2020 (21:30), and share his thoughts on the Wolverines' schedule (25:00).
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We focus on the defense during Monday's edition of the Inside Michigan Football radio show. Jon sits down with Defensive Coordinator Don Brown to discuss the challenging offseason, his desire to play fast, and the impressive depth his defense possesses (1:00). Then, Defensive Line Coach Shaun Nua joins Jon to preview his unit for the upcoming season (25:00) before a member of that group--sophomore Chris Hinton--closes out the show (37:00).
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This week, we take a listen back to Michigan's triple-overtime victory over Michigan State on October 30, 2004. The Wolverines' 17-point comeback in the fourth quarter begins at the 1:20:30 mark. The start of overtime comes up at the 1:41:00 mark. A full highlight recap, including Jon's analysis, is at the 2:05:00 mark.
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On the anniversary of his verbal commitment to Michigan, Jon reflects on that special day back in 1993 (2:00), discusses some of the key takeaways from Defensive Coordinator Don Brown's press conference (7:00), and breaks down the impact of Rashod Bateman's return on the Wolverines' week one matchup with Minnesota (14:15). Then, Jon sits down with defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson, who talks about his excitement for the return of hitting in practice (23:30), how he stayed focused and weighed his options during the offseason (25:30), the upside of Michigan's defensive line (29:20), and the goals he hopes to accomplish as a player and a leader in 2020 (33:30).
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Jon sits down with the soon-to-be fourth-year head coach of Michigan Hockey, Mel Pearson. Coach Pearson discusses the unique nature of practicing without a firm start date (1:00), his excitement level about this year's team from both a leadership and talent perspective (6:50), the necessary evolution in relationship building and recruiting during the pandemic (15:30), and the discussions around the 2020-21 hockey schedule (21:00).
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We have a jam-packed edition of our weekly Inside Michigan Football radio show. Head Coach Jim Harbaugh discusses his reaction to the return of Big Ten football and gives his impressions on the offense heading into the season (1:15). Then, offensive line coach Ed Warinner dissects his unit's key position battles and details the team's efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (18:45). We conclude with offensive lineman Andrew Stueber, who breaks down his journey back from last season's injury and looks ahead to the 2020 schedule (35:15).
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We relive one of the great moments in Michigan football history - Wangler to Carter for the win in 1979 - and everything that leads up to that game-winning play. Bob Ufer's pregame introduction and interview with Bo Schembechler begins at 14:00. Ufer's call of Michigan's touchdown drive, with special guest Rick Leach alongside him, starts at 59:30. The final drive, which culminates with Wangler to Carter, begins at 1:20:30. You can hear the full highlight recap from the game at 1:33:30. Ufer wraps up the broadcast, in a way only he can, during the final four minutes of the episode.
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Jon tackles several important topics on this week's Seven from 77: the emergence of Joe Milton in the Michigan quarterback room (6:00), the benefits of a returning Jalen Mayfield for the offensive line (14:30), and the key storylines to watch in college football this weekend (18:00). Then, senior offensive lineman Andrew Vastardis stops by to discuss the intricacies of this unique offseason (27:00), the transition back to a more normal offseason set-up (30:30), his impressions of the 2020 schedule (32:30), and his thoughts on the offensive line and the team as a whole (36:30).
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Bruce Madej has seen it all in his time with the University of Michigan. He was the athletic department's longest-serving Sports Information Director before transitioning to a Senior Advisor role to Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel. Bruce paints a picture of his role and the athletic department as a whole when he arrived (1:45), details his relationship with Bo Schembechler (9:15), talks about some of his favorite coaches during his time at Michigan (20:00), and shares some stories about current and former Michigan broadcasters (29:45), including Bob Ufer (33:30).
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In the season premiere of the Inside Michigan Football Radio Show, Jon shares his initial thoughts on Michigan's schedule (1:00) in the opening segment before conducting two great interviews. Tight ends coach Sherrone Moore (5:45) and redshirt sophomore tight end Luke Schoonmaker (15:15) sit down with Jon to discuss the upcoming season. For the full show each week, join us from 7-8 p.m. on Mondays along the Michigan Sports Network from Learfield IMG College (including WWJ in Detroit, WTKA in Ann Arbor, MGoBlue.com and TuneIn [search Michigan Football]).
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We relive Henne to Manningham and everything that led the Wolverines and Nittany Lions to that incredible moment. Jon breaks down the matchup and offers up his keys to the game at the start of the episode. Michigan's first touchdown drive begins at the 55:00 mark, while the Wolverines' game-tying eight-point drive in the fourth gets started at the 1:24:00 mark. Then, the magical final drive, which culminates in the last-play touchdown pass to Mario Manningham, begins at the 2:02 mark. A full highlight recap and Jon's postgame thoughts are part of the postgame show, starting at the 2:13:00 mark.
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The Big Ten will resume football in late October! Jon and Brian react to Wednesday's huge announcement (0:45), the medical advancements that helped the league return to football (3:15), some of the key clips from Wednesday's Big Ten press conference (11:15), and the structure of the unique nine-game schedule (17:30). Then, Director of Strength and Conditioning Ben Herbert joins the show to discuss how the team adapted to working away from Schembechler Hall (20:30), the team's ability to stay in shape during these unprecedented times (24:30), and the players' day-by-day focus while the league's plans evolved (25:50). We conclude with defensive lineman Carlo Kemp, who talks about his initial reaction to all of Wednesday's news (33:00) and how thankful he is and how different he looks at things after this unique situation (37:45).
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Our debut episode of Michigan Football Classics spotlights the Wolverines' thrilling win over Notre Dame in 1991. After Jon and Brian break down the matchup, the play-by-play coverage begins at the 16:30 mark. The start of the drive that ended with "The Catch" comes at 1:26:00. You can listen to a full highlight recap, with Jon's analysis, at 1:51:00. Then, Jon chats with Desmond Howard about "The Catch" and this great victory at the 2:03:00 mark.
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon reflects back on his time in Washington D.C. after the attacks on September 11, 2001 (4:00), discusses the latest news surrounding the Big Ten's postponement of fall sports (9:45), and breaks down some of the biggest games in college and pro football this weekend (16:15). Then, Erick Anderson, the lone Butkus Award winner in Michigan football history, stops by to talk about his wide-ranging and unique recruiting process (32:30), the importance of Michigan's rivalry with Notre Dame and win over the Irish in 1991 (41:15), his tackling records and Butkus Award (47:45), and some of the great projects he is working on now (54:45).
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Michigan Wrestling Head Coach Sean Bormet joins the show to discuss the team's current workout plans (0:45), his transition from student-athlete to the coaching ranks (4:45), the two Wolverines who have qualified for the Olympics (Myles Amine and Stevan Micic) (8:30), the development of his roster and the Big Ten as a whole (14:00), and COVID-19's impact on training and upcoming events (21:15).
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Jon begins by reacting to the latest news around the Big Ten's postponement of fall sports (4:00), discussing Michigan football's successful month of August combating the coronavirus (10:30), and sharing his top five NFL teams and his thoughts on the Lions heading into 2020 (15:15). Then, senior defensive lineman Kwity Paye stops by to reflect on the postponement of the football season (27:45), size up the decisions in front of him regarding the NFL Draft (31:00), discuss the importance of the team sticking together during this uncertain time (34:15), process the rumors and reports surrounding the return of Big Ten football (37:50), and share his thoughts on being the top "Freak" in college football, per Bruce Feldman of The Athletic (41:20).
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Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics at the University of Michigan, discusses a wide range of topics during this uncertain time in college sports: an update on Michigan's student-athletes and athletic department (0:40), his thoughts on the protest in Ann Arbor on Sunday (5:00), his processing of the Big Ten's decision to postpone fall sports (13:30), the great work by Michigan's coaches and staff members during the pandemic (17:15), and the status of fall sports and the impact of their postponement (25:00).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon discusses Michigan's unique practices (5:15), the impact of the NCAA's blanket eligibility waiver on the roster (8:15), and some national college football and NFL topics (13:30). Then, Jon sits down with fellow offensive lineman Andrew Stueber, who talks about his reaction to the postponement of fall sports in the Big Ten (23:15), the team's efforts to keep positive COVID-19 tests as low as possible (26:30), his ability to overcome last season's injury (33:30), how he feels a year removed from that injury (42:30), and the possibility of two football seasons in one calendar year in 2021 (45:15).
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Mark Rosen, the winningest head coach in Michigan volleyball history, sits down with Jon Jansen to discuss how his team is handling the Big Ten's postponement of fall sports (0:45), his players' creativity and flexibility during the pandemic (7:45), the roster implications following the NCAA's blanket eligibility waiver (11:45), the effects of COVID-19 protocols on practice and recruiting (15:30), and his expectations for the team once play resumes (23:20).
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We're answering your questions on this episode of In the Trenches! Jon tackles a bunch of important topics, such as the letter from Kevin Warren and the Big Ten (8:45), the decisions by Jalen Mayfield and Ambry Thomas to enter the NFL Draft (19:30), and a guess on when we will see Michigan football again (33:00).
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Dr. Chris Hutchinson, an All-American Wolverine football player turned emergency room doctor, has a unique and layered perspective on the Big Ten's postponement of fall sports, especially with his son Aidan a star on the Michigan football team. Chris discusses his reactions to the Big Ten's recent decisions (2:30), his interactions with COVID-19 and its effects (10:20), some of the motivations behind the Michigan football parents' letter in hopes to get football back in the fall (16:00), and the importance of mental health during this difficult time (26:20).
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It has been a tough week for Michigan student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and fans. Jon and Brian talk through several important topics on the heels of the Big Ten's postponement of fall sports: their emotions and the ramifications following Tuesday's announcement (1:00), the next few steps in this uncertain time for the Wolverines (11:30), the news surrounding the other FBS leagues still hoping to play in the fall (23:30), and the viability of and plans surrounding the concept of spring football (31:15).
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With the college sports world on pause, Jon attempts to make sense of the fluid news cycle and put a Michigan perspective on everything by breaking down the latest reports (2:45), Jim Harbaugh's statement (4:30), the current challenges for student-athletes (8:15), and the importance of communication from college sports leaders (15:00). Please note that this was released at 1:20pm.
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Training Camp is here! In today's "Seven from 77," Jon remembers back to the feeling he had on day one of camp as a player (4:30), pinpoints some under-the-radar Wolverines who are primed for a big season (8:15), breaks down the effect of Rondale Moore's decision to opt out of the season (9:30), and learns about a bacon-related dating app (19:00). Then, Head Coach Jim Harbaugh joins the program to discuss coaching and leading the Wolverines during this unprecedented time (20:45), the players' response to all the new circumstances around this season (25:00), his football and safety thoughts heading into training camp (33:00), and his impressions of the schedule and the upcoming season (39:15).
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The Wolverines' 2020 schedule is here! Jon breaks down the 10-game, conference-only slate week-by-week (4:30), the flexibility that the schedule provides the league as a whole (23:45), the focus on safety from the Big Ten and Commissioner Kevin Warren (32:30), and the excitement around the release of the schedule (49:45).
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Conqu’ring Heroes, our newest show within MGoBlue Podcasts, will keep fans up-to-date on the latest in Michigan Athletics and bring fans closer to the student-athletes, coaches and stories that make this athletic department so special. From program updates to long-form interviews, Conqu’ring Heroes will highlight the best in the Wolverines. Like with In the Trenches, Jon Jansen is the host, and he goes through the latest in Michigan Athletics, including some notes on the latest round of COVID-19 testing, the hockey program and several award-winning teams (3:15). Then, Senior Associate AD and Chief Health and Welfare Officer Darryl Conway sits down with Jon to discuss his takeaways from the student-athlete testing for COVID-19 (7:30), limiting the number of "exposures" as much as possible (12:45), the origin behind the pause in workouts for four Michigan sports last week (19:00), the extent and importance of contact tracing (21:30), and the impact of the student body's imminent return to campus (27:15).
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In the latest "Since We Last Talked," Jon shares some thoughts on Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren's letter to the league's Athletics Directors (3:00), the SEC's schedule model (9:30), and the upside of Michigan's wide receivers and offensive line (16:00). Then, junior wide receiver Ronnie Bell joins the show to discuss the pandemic-related changes he made to his work this spring (23:00), the improvements he needs to make for 2020 (26:15), his impressions on the quarterback battle (29:15), the uniqueness and excitement surrounding the upcoming season (31:00), and how he stacks up as a basketball player (38:00).
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Jon and Brian discuss some of the latest news around the sports world, including the pause in workouts for four Michigan programs (3:00), the differences in some of the Power 5 conference's plans (7:00), and the impact of the current issues within Major League Baseball (17:00). Then, former Michigan linebacker Andy Cannavino, the defensive Captain from the 1980 Big Ten and Rose Bowl Championship Team, stops by to discuss that team's early-season struggles and changes (20:00), Bo's challenge to him after back-to-back losses (27:00), some of the key games and memories from the late-season surge (32:00), and what he remembers from his Rose Bowl experiences (37:00).
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We begin with some exciting details on a new project that will begin in early August on this podcast feed. Then, Jon breaks down some of the Wolverines on preseason watch lists (5:15) and touches on the important topics in college football and sports in general over the last few days (10:30). We conclude with an awesome conversation with senior defensive lineman Carlo Kemp, who discusses his time at home early in the pandemic (20:00), seeing and leading his teammates during these unique times (24:00), dealing with the unknowns about the upcoming season (31:15), and his impressions of the defensive line and the team as a whole (36:30).
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Jon has a great conversation with former Wolverine quarterback John Wangler. Wangler discusses his life before coming to the University of Michigan (2:30), his early days with the Wolverines (10:00), his memories of the game-winner to Anthony Carter against Indiana (29:15), the story behind his injury late in 1979 and how that shaped the 1980 season (37:30), and what he remembers from the 1980 win over Ohio State and the 1981 Rose Bowl victory (46:15).
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Jon and Brian catch up on some of the newsworthy items from the last few days, like the NCAA's safety standards for competition (11:30), the cancellation of the Rose Parade (16:00), and some preseason recognition for Kwity Paye and Ambry Thomas (23:00). Then, fullback Ben Mason joins the show to discuss the origin of his nickname "Bench" (28:00), how the Wolverines have handled this difficult offseason (31:00), his position flexibility and where his focus is now (33:30), how he balances football with schoolwork (41:40), and the status of his hair (47:00).
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Jon begins the episode by discussing Michigan's important ticket policy announcement for the 2020 football season (3:20). Then, he catches up with redshirt freshman defensive lineman David Ojabo, who has spent the last three months in his home country of Scotland because of the COVID-19 pandemic. David provides an update on his situation in Scotland (8:30), details his unique journey to the United States and to the game of football (16:30), shares some amazing stories from his recruitment (20:15) and discusses why he ultimately chose Michigan (23:15). You can follow along with more from this unique story on Twitter by searching #FreeJabo.
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We begin the episode by discussing the newest developments in the football world, including the next wave of COVID-19 testing at U-M (4:00), the Pac-12's conference game-only schedule (11:30) and a new nickname for Washington's NFL team (14:45). Then, as we celebrate the 40-year anniversary of the 1980 Big Ten and Rose Bowl Championship Team, Jon sits down with fellow offensive lineman great Bubba Paris. Paris puts the 1980 season in similar standing with his three Super Bowl titles (20:50), reflects on his reasoning for picking Michigan over Purdue (26:30), discusses teammates like John Wangler and Anthony Carter (29:45), breaks down the three things necessary for a championship season (37:40), and shares some stories from the big games in 1980 (44:00).
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On the heels of the Big Ten's decision to shift to a conference-only schedule for 2020 fall sports, Jon provides his initial thoughts and discusses how the changes may affect the Wolverines (5:00). Then, Jon and Brian break down some key topics from Head Coach Jim Harbaugh's video conference on Wednesday, including full context on his statement about dealing with COVID-19 (16:30), his players' desire to be part of the solution (21:15) and some observations on the position battles at quarterback and offensive line (28:00). We conclude with a great conversation with senior linebacker Josh Ross, who talks about his experiences during the pandemic (42:15), the lessons from his injury-plagued 2019 season (47:00), and his excitement level for the upcoming schedule (50:40).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss the MGoBlue Awards (4:15), Greg Harden's impact on U-M (8:30), some funny clips from last year's radio broadcasts (17:15), and this weekend's hot dog eating contest (27:00). Then, Senior Associate AD and Chief Health & Welfare Officer Darryl Conway stops by to talk about his vital role in student-athlete safety during the pandemic (32:45), the safety measures in place for student-athletes and staff members (39:10), the early results of all the new protocols (52:15), and the importance of monitoring student-athletes' mental health during this unprecedented time (59:50).
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Michigan defensive lineman Kwity Paye joins the podcast to discuss his offseason training (13:45), the new safety measures around Schembechler Hall (17:45), his thoughts on the defense and the team as a whole for 2020 (23:00) and his role with The Uniform Funding Foundation, a non-profit organization that outfits youth teams in need with high-quality uniforms and gear (29:30). Jon and Brian kick off the show by sharing some early thoughts on the potential of the Michigan defensive line and defense as a whole.
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In this week's "Seven from 77" (3:40), Jon talks about the early results of re-introducing players and coaches back to Schembechler Hall, his thoughts on recent college football news nationally, and his first look at the Big Ten for 2020. Then, former Wolverine defensive back Julius Curry stops by to discuss his playing days at Michigan (18:20), some of his important plays in the Winged Helmet (25:00), how his classwork at Michigan aided him in transitioning to NASCAR (37:00), how diversity has evolved and must continue to improve in motorsports (43:00), and what it is like to own a NASCAR team, Julius Curry Racing (46:15).
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After discussing Dr. Mark Schlissel's announcement about the academic calendar and the presence of students on campus for 2020-21 (4:30), Jon and Brian remember last year's magical run to the College World Series for the Michigan baseball team (8:15). They chat with four members of that team: infielder Jimmy Kerr (13:45), right-hander Karl Kauffmann (26:00), left-hander Tommy Henry (38:30), and outfielder Jordan Brewer (52:45).
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Jon catches up with the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel about a number of important topics, including the following: the process for student-athletes' return to sports (1:30), the importance of everyone being accountable for their actions as student-athletes get back to campus (9:45), his early impressions on attendance at games this fall (23:45), the murder of George Floyd (33:45) and the impact of new entities like the Big Ten's Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Coalition (42:00).
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Jon and Brian catch up on all that has happened in the country over the last few weeks in this week's Seven from 77, including the Black Lives Matter movement (3:40), Coach Harbaugh's involvement (9:30) and Michigan's Process for Student-Athlete Return to Sports (11:45). Then, Jon chats with a pair of Wolverines who are on the Big Ten's Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Coalition, defensive back Hunter Reynolds and linebacker Adam Shibley, about the importance of this new initiative, how Coach Harbaugh has empowered his players to make a difference, and the process of returning to campus (22:20).
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Jon and Brian discuss some of the recent developments around the college football landscape in this week's "Seven from 77." Then, Michigan head baseball coach Erik Bakich joins the show to update fans on how he and the team are handling this unprecedented time, detail some of the important aspects of the "New Baseball Model" proposal for which he is lobbying, and relive last year's magical run to Omaha (27:00).
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In this episode's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss the NCAA's decision to allow football and basketball student-athletes to return to campus on June 1, the new Michigan Hall of Honor inductees and an interesting proposal for college baseball's schedule. Then, Jon chats with fellow two-time Michigan captain Jarrett Irons about his memories from his playing career, the importance he placed on education while in Ann Arbor and the exciting things he is up to now (20:30). You won't want to miss their breakdown of a classic Michigan-Penn State clash when Jarrett was wearing the Winged Helmet, either.
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Following BTN's airing of the 1998 Rose Bowl on Tuesday night, Jon takes a stroll down memory lane to describe his memories of the game, his "blur" from immediately after the game, some of the 1997 team's unsung heroes, and much more. Then, we take some fan questions on a wide variety of topics, including the quarterback position, the evolution of recruiting in recent years, the team's focus on beating Ohio State, and the best way to cook bacon.
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The great Dan Dierdorf joins the show to talk about the effects of COVID-19 on his day-to-day life, share some amazing stories about Bo Schembechler and the 1969 Big Ten Championship team, break down the 2020 Wolverines and so much more (33:30). Before that, in today's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss some comments from league commissioners on college football's plans for 2020, the newly-drafted Wolverines' fits with their teams and the beginning of bacon's relationship with eggs.
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Defensive Coordinator Don Brown joins the podcast to share his thoughts on the unique offseason, his team's attentiveness in preparation, and some of the fits for recently-drafted Wolverines (36:30). Before that conversation, Brian makes his return to chat with Jon about Jim Harbaugh's letter, the sports that are slowly returning in the U.S., and some national college football observations.
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Jim and Jack Harbaugh sit down and provide detail, background and perspective on why Jim wrote his open letter to the football community.
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Michigan's Athletic Director, Warde Manuel, covers a lot of topics including student-athlete health and wellness, impacts on the budget, protocol for protecting every individual in the AD, will there be football games, B1G and the June 1 landmark, NIL(name, image and likeness), one time transfers and an open letter from Head Coach Jim Harbaugh. Plus a note to all the moms as we start to celebrate Mother's Day.
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Jim Abbott shares his experience at Michigan, what drove him to Ann Arbor and his dream of wearing the maize and blue. He also highlights some of his greatest memories of winning a gold medal, throwing a no-hitter for the New York Yankees and what he misses about playing baseball. He starts by talking about the legacy of the Abbott family and their legacy with Michigan Athletics.
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Josh Gattis, Michigan's offensive coordinator, talks about the challenges facing the team, the difference between being in shape and being in football shape, and the culture created by the players. Since he is working from home and able to pitch in a bit more than a coach's schedule normally allows, he has a go to meal for the family. Hint: it will gain great favor with the offensive line.
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NFL Insider for ESPN and Michigan alum, Adam Schefter talks about Wolverines in the NFL, his journey from the Michigan Daily to ESPN. He also shares who inspired him and why he loves what he does.
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The NFL Draft has come and gone. Ten Woverines were drafted. Three of them (Michael Onwenu, Josh Metellus, Michael Danna) drop into the Studio of Champions(home version) to share their experience, the reaction of their families and a glimpse of what is next.
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Doug Karsch joins the podcast and gives his thoughts on the virtual draft as well as is first six picks. Then I'm joined by the Runyans. Jon Sr. joins us first and shares some of his experiences as a player and former Congressman. His son, Jon Jr. then talks about the influence his dad had on him, when he fell in love with the game of football, and his own dream of being an NFL Football player.
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Jon and Cesar Ruiz previews Thursday's draft.
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Jon sits down with Ben Bredeson to discuss his draft prospects and much more in advance of Thursday's draft.
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Jon begins this episode with a look at his evolution as a father during the pandemic, his perfect fits for soon-to-be drafted Wolverines, a mock draft top 10 and some basketball recruiting talk with Brian. Then, Jon chats with three Wolverine parents--Peach Pagano (Carlo Kemp's Mom), Ben Hall (Zach Charbonnet's Dad) and Tiffany Zinter (Zak Zinter's Mom)--about training for football during this unprecedented time and the chance to have their sons home for an extended stretch.
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Jon catches up with former Wolverine player and graduate assistant Harold Goodwin, who is now the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Assistant Head Coach and Run Game Coordinator (22:00). Coach Goodwin discusses Tom Brady's decision to join the Buccaneers, some memories from the 1997 championship season and what his time at Michigan meant to him. Before the interview, Jon and Brian break down the nominees for this year's Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, the mental side of the preparation for the upcoming season and Jon's favorite topic--new jersey designs.
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Jon talks with former teammate Mark Campbell about his recent bout with Coronavirus, his high school duels with Jon in multiple sports, the 1997 championship season and so much more. Then, Jon and Brian react to the Stadium survey regarding CFP expansion, discuss the latest Michigan men's basketball news and conclude with a few Would You Rather questions.
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After Jon and Brian discuss some college football news, the "fully virtual" NFL Draft, David DeJulius' decision to enter the transfer portal, and a new dog in the Jansen household, Jon welcomes former U-M Athletic Director Bill Martin to the podcast (29:30). They discuss the current and future impacts of the pandemic on collegiate athletics, along with plenty of other topics.
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Jon and Brian catch up with Terry Mills on the 31st anniversary of the men's basketball National Championship in 1989. Terry takes fans through the entirety of that magical NCAA Tournament run, including his desire to get another chance at Illinois, Rumeal Robinson's journey to the game-winning free throws in the title game and his reaction to seeing the parties in Ann Arbor after the game. We wrap up with some pieces from the 1989 team to the 2018 team during their Final Four run and a few Would You Rather questions.
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How are the Wolverines preparing for the season during this pandemic? Jon catches up with Michigan's Director of Strength and Conditioning Ben Herbert to discuss his flexible plans, recent uptick in technology and much more (24:30). Jon and Brian also chat about the NCAA's waiver for spring sports athletes, the bond that the team is forming during this unprecedented time and Tiger King.
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Jon and Brian take a stroll down memory lane and recap the highlights from the first 100 episodes of In the Trenches. We break it all down into seven categories: Podcast Firsts, Food-Related Clips, Lessons Learned, Best Stories, Most Impactful Quotes, Brian's Favorites and What is Jon Saying?!?. Thanks to our listeners for helping us surpass the 100-episode mark!
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The University of Michigan's Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel joins the show to discuss the latest developments on the athletic department and University's response to COVID-19 (10:30). Then, we share some sound pertaining to the postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games from a pair of Wolverines-turned-Olympians in Sam Mikulak and Dr. Jeff Porter.
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In part two of Jon's conversation with Brian Griese, the former Wolverines quarterback goes through the National Championship season of 1997, including his halftime speech during the Iowa game, the victory over Ohio State to clinch the Big Ten title and the special conversation with his father shortly after the Rose Bowl. We conclude the episode with a few would you rather questions and the importance of video work for the team during the next few weeks.
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We begin the show with a "Seven from 77" that focuses on Jon's reading of a classic during this period of social distancing, his thoughts on Tom Brady's reported decision to sign with Tampa Bay and a broad look at the first few days of NFL Free Agency. Then, we have part one of a two-part interview with former Michigan quarterback Brian Griese (26:45). The former Rose Bowl MVP talks about the lead-up to the 1997 championship season, including his decision to come to Michigan, his brother's role in a return for a fifth season, and the team's collective chip on its shoulder.
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The coronavirus prompted the Big 10 to cancel the rest of all winter and spring sports for this academic year. So, Brian caught up with men's basketball head coach Juwan Howard (1:15), women's basketball head coach Kim Barnes Arico (11:15) and softball head coach Carol Hutchins (26:15) to discuss their student-athletes' reactions to the news, recap their shortened seasons and try to look ahead to a cloudy future.
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It's a special edition of In the Trenches. Jon sits down with John "Jumbo" Elliott, the newest Wolverine (and 32nd all-time) selected to the College Football Hall of Fame (9:20). We also talk about the impact of COVID-19, as Brian shares his experience from a surreal day in Indianapolis at the Big 10 men's basketball tournament.
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We conclude our defensive preview with a look at the linebacker position, as Jon discusses the impact of Khaleke Hudson and Jordan Glasgow's departures, the growth of Cam McGrone last season and the outlook for Josh Ross in 2020. Then, Defensive Coordinator Don Brown stops by the show to talk about the linebackers and the defense as a whole (18:00). We conclude with a preview of the Big 10 men's basketball tournament, a look back at successful weekends for women's basketball and hockey, and an all-time Would You Rather question.
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Our 2020 preview rolls along with a breakdown of the Wolverines' secondary. Jon previews the upcoming season for key defensive backs like Dax Hill, Brad Hawkins, Ambry Thomas and Vincent Gray, while also mentioning some up-and-comers to watch. Then, safeties coach Bob Shoop (21:15) and cornerbacks coach Mike Zordich (34:20) chat with Jon about their position groups. We conclude with some basketball talk, Jon's NFL Mock Draft top five and Jon's weekly way Michigan can get into the top four next season.
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Our 2020 preview shifts to the defensive side, as Jon gives his early thoughts on the Wolverines' defensive line. He talks about Carlo Kemp's importance to the defense, Aidan Hutchinson and Kwity Paye's room for growth and some potential X-factors for next season. Then, defensive line coach Shaun Nua stops by the show to look back at last season and preview many of the key cogs on that defensive front. We finish up with some basketball talk, the potential changes to transfer rules and a few Wonderlic questions.
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After Jon and Brian praise some of the red-hot Wolverines teams around campus, like men's basketball's 2-0 week and baseball's #1 ranking, Jon breaks down the final units on the offensive side - wide receivers and tight ends. He talks about the growth potential for Nico Collins, Ronnie Bell and Nick Eubanks and identifies some young players who will be vital to the Wolverines in 2020. Then, Offensive Coordinator Josh Gattis joins the show to discuss the pass catchers and the offense as a whole before we finish with some interesting national topics.
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After talking about Saturday's win for men's basketball over Michigan State, Jon shares his thoughts on Zach Charbonnet, Hassan Haskins, Chris Evans and the rest of the Wolverines' running backs. Then, Jon sits down with Running Backs Coach Jay Harbaugh to preview that position group. We conclude with some discussion on the national coaching carousel, the Wolverines at the NFL Scouting Combine and Valentine's Day.
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It's Jon's favorite episode of the offseason, because it's time to preview the offensive line! After Jon shares his thoughts on Jalen Mayfield's strong 2019 season and the four other spots up for grabs, he chats with Offensive Line Coach Ed Warinner about some of the same topics (23:20). We finish up with some Super Bowl talk and Jon's thoughts on the XFL.
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We are going to preview the 2020 Wolverines by position group over the next few weeks, and we're starting with the most important position in football. Jon breaks down the upcoming quarterback battle, discusses what a quarterback must do on and off the field, and sizes up the race as it stands right now. Then, we talk some non-football topics, including the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, the Astros' cheating scandal and some other Michigan teams doing well as of late.
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There is plenty of news to discuss around the Wolverines' football program. Jon shares his thoughts on Carlo Kemp's return for 2020, Brian Jean-Mary and Bob Shoop's impact on the coaching staff and the keys for the six Wolverines participating in the Senior Bowl. We also discuss the well-traveled Michigan men's basketball team, some relevant national storylines in college football, what a Bacon Explosion is and dogs versus cats.
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Jon and Brian touch on plenty of recent news about the Wolverines, including Ambry Thomas' return for his senior season, Tru Wilson's grad transfer decision and the team's schedule until spring practice. The guys also discuss Monday's national championship game between LSU and Clemson and the Michigan men's basketball team.
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After some basketball talk, Jon shares his thoughts on the Wolverines who have made their NFL Draft decisions (19:00), nominates some captain candidates for 2020 and reflects on the 2019 Michigan football team. Then, Jon gives his thoughts on the Big Ten and national landscape, including the Big Ten's bowl performances and a preview of the national title game. Oh, and you won't want to miss the 2019 podcast year in review (16:00).
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We recap Michigan's Citrus Bowl loss to Alabama on New Year's Day with Jim Harbaugh, Ben Bredeson, Josh Metellus and Khaleke Hudson. Then, Jon looks ahead to 2020 and discusses some of the early storylines he will be watching for Michigan football in the coming year.
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We're less than a week away from the Vrbo Citrus Bowl, and Jon breaks down the game from all angles - offensive and defensive scouting reports, keys to the game and what a win would mean for the Wolverines. Jon also gives his predictions for the College Football Playoff and the New Year's Six Bowl Games before the final Locker Room Speech of the season, and it's a good one.
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In our final "Inside Michigan Football" radio show of the season, Jon chats with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, Defensive Coordinator Don Brown and Offensive Coordinator Josh Gattis about the Citrus Bowl against Alabama, last week's early Signing Day and the season as a whole.
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After a "Seven from 77" that touches on Tarik Black, Ben Bredeson, bowl practices and basketball, Jon sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (32:00) and Director of Recruiting Matt Dudek (45:45) to talk about the impressive group of commits for the Class of 2020. Coach Harbaugh discusses some of the key units to this class, like linebacker and defensive back. Dudek has some high praise for several new Wolverines and tells us about the young men who will get to wear the Winged Helmet this weekend. We conclude with some national talk after an eventful week in college football.
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The Wolverines are heading to the Citrus Bowl to meet Alabama on January 1. Jon offers his initial thoughts on the matchup with the Crimson Tide and the full postseason lineup in college football. Then, he chats with Josh Uche about the bowl game, his decision to head to the NFL and his upcoming graduation. We conclude with some national discussion about coaching changes and some of the top bowl games.
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After a few more thoughts on Saturday's game against Ohio State and an early look-ahead at the bowl game, Jon sits down with Director of Recruiting Matt Dudek to discuss the upcoming early signing day on December 18. Then, Jon gives his picks for some of the conference championship games this weekend before sharing a few of his favorite Christmas traditions.
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We recap a tough day at the Big House, as Jon shares his thoughts on Saturday's loss to Ohio State. Then, we chat with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, offensive lineman Ben Bredeson, running back Hassan Haskins and tight end Sean McKeon.
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You've found the most comprehensive preview of Saturday's Michigan-Ohio State game. Jon shares his takeaways from the Buckeyes' win over Penn State, discusses how the Wolverines can slow down Justin Fields and Chase Young, and offers his keys to victory. Then, he sits down with captains Ben Bredeson (23:00) and Carlo Kemp (31:30), who talk about the importance of this rivalry. We conclude with Jon's memories from his three wins over the Buckeyes, before his biggest Locker Room Speech of the season.
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We kick off Ohio State week with a jam-packed radio show. Jon sits down with Jim Harbaugh (4:45), Sean McKeon (28:30), Nico Collins (38:15) and Ronnie Bell (48:30) to discuss Saturday's rivalry matchup.
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The Wolverines pulled away from Indiana on Saturday, and we have a full breakdown of the 39-14 victory. Then, we catch up with Jim Harbaugh, Nico Collins, Ben Bredeson, Josh Uche and Daxton Hill before Jon shares his initial thoughts on next weekend's matchup with Ohio State.
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A tough challenge awaits the Wolverines on Saturday, and Jon gives you a full preview of the road matchup with the Indiana Hoosiers. Then, Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson joins the show to talk about his record-setting performance against Michigan State, his connection with the rest of the offense and the keys to winning this weekend. We conclude with a look around the Big 10, Jon's current Heisman contenders, a top five list of Thanksgiving foods and another Locker Room Speech.
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We have an extended conversation with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh on this week's radio show archive. Then, Jon chats with defensive utility man Josh Uche (27:30) and linebackers coach Anthony Campanile (39:00) about the win over the Spartans and this weekend's matchup with Iowa.
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Paul Bunyan is staying in Ann Arbor! Jon gives you the best recap of Saturday's dominant Wolverines win over Michigan State at the Big House. Then, we chat with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (14:45), Shea Patterson (21:00), Ronnie Bell (24:20), Carlo Kemp (27:50) and Josh Metellus (29:15).
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Jon analyzes the Wolverines' matchup with Michigan State from all angles, including his observations from MSU-Illinois, a scouting report on the Spartans' offense and defense, and what Michigan must do to win on Saturday. Then, Jon sits down with Michigan natives Ambry Thomas (20:45) and Tru Wilson (27:30) to discuss the meaning of this in-state rivalry. We finish up with some Big 10 and national topics and another fantastic Locker Room Speech.
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On this week's radio show, Jon sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh and a pair of defensive linemen, Aidan Hutchinson and Qwity Paye, to talk about this weekend's matchup with Michigan State.
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After a "Seven from 77" that covers a ton of topics, Jon catches up with Defensive Coordinator Don Brown on his defense's improvements since the Wisconsin game, the emergence of several young players and the outlook for the rest of the season. Then, former Wolverine and current New England Patriot Chase Winovich joins us to talk about his first season in the NFL, what it's like to have Tom Brady as a teammate, and what lessons from college he has applied in the pros.
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Jon sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh and Offensive Coordinator Josh Gattis to discuss Saturday's win over Maryland, break down the offense's improvements in recent weeks, map out the bye week and much more.
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Jon breaks down Michigan's impressive victory at Maryland on Saturday, including the success of the running game, the performance by Josh Metellus and the big plays on special teams. We also chat with Jim Harbaugh (8:00), Jon Runyan, Jr., (11:30), Aidan Hutchinson (12:45), Cam McGrone (15:00) and Metellus (17:00).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon offers his final thoughts on the Notre Dame game and previews the Wolverines' trip to Maryland this weekend. Then, he sits down with captain Ben Bredeson to discuss the feelings after Saturday's win, break down why the offense has thrived lately and talk about the team's goals the rest of the season (22:00). Also, Halloween candy rankings, desirable future non-conference opponents, another great Locker Room Speech and much more!
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Fresh off Saturday's victory over Notre Dame, Head Coach Jim Harbaugh sits down with Jon Jansen on this week's "Inside Michigan Football" radio show. Also, Jon catches up with running backs coach Jay Harbaugh and Saturday's leading rusher Hassan Haskins.
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The Wolverines blasted Notre Dame 45-14, and we have you covered with Jon's postgame analysis. Plus, we chat with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, Carlo Kemp, Shea Patterson, Hassan Haskins and Cesar Ruiz.
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With a few days to reflect, Jon breaks down his key observations and thoughts from Saturday's loss to Penn State before turning to this Saturday's primetime matchup with Notre Dame. He discusses all of the key matchups and shares why this rivalry means so much to him. Then, captain Carlo Kemp joins the show to talk Penn State, Ronnie Bell, Notre Dame and this team's identity (19:00). We finish with another edition of "4th and Short" before Jon's Locker Room Speech.
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We have a star-studded radio show in advance of the Notre Dame Game: head coach Jim Harbaugh, quarterbacks coach Ben McDaniels, quarterback Shea Patterson and Michigan great Remy Hamilton.
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We break down Saturday's tough loss to Penn State, including what plagued the Wolverines early and what sparked them to get back in it late. Then, Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, linebackers Jordan Glasgow and Khaleke Hudson, and quarterback Shea Patterson join us, starting at the 8:30 mark.
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Jon looks ahead to Saturday's huge game with a "Seven from 77" fully dedicated to breaking down the matchup with Penn State. Then, he chats with defensive lineman Mike Danna (19:45) and running back Hassan Haskins (34:30) about last week's win over Illinois and this week's road trip. Toward the end, we introduce a new segment, "4th and Short," and deliver a big-time Locker Room Speech.
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In advance of Saturday's huge game at Penn State, Jon chats with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, offensive lineman Jon Runyan, Jr., and offensive line coach Ed Warinner on this week's "Inside Michigan Football" radio show.
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Jon discusses the positives and negatives from Saturday's road win over Illinois. Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (9:30), quarterback Shea Patterson (13:45), running back Hassan Haskins (16:45), linebacker Jordan Glasgow (19:20) and defensive lineman Carlo Kemp (20:50) also join the program to talk about the win and share their early thoughts on Penn State.
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Jon touches on several big topics during this week's Seven from 77, including his film observations from the win over Iowa, thoughts on the national perception of the program, and keys to Saturday's game against Illinois. Then, center Cesar Ruiz (27:15) and cornerback Lavert Hill (37:15) join the show. Also, we spotlight some young players shining for the Wolverines, rank our top five beards in honor of Lovie Smith, and share another great Locker Room Speech.
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On this week's radio show, Jon and Head Coach Jim Harbaugh discuss Saturday's win over Iowa and look ahead to the upcoming road trip to Illinois. Then, captain Khaleke Hudson (29:00) and defensive coordinator Don Brown (45:15) stop by the program to discuss the defense's dominant performance last weekend.
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Jon breaks down the Wolverines' huge victory over Iowa at the Big House on Saturday, including his take on why Michigan enjoyed so much success defensively. Then, Jim Harbaugh (12:20), Josh Metellus (16:20), Ambry Thomas (17:35), Khaleke Hudson (20:40) and Shea Patterson (23:55) join the show.
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How can the Wolverines slow down Nate Stanley and the Iowa offense? How can Michigan's running game get going? What is the biggest key to Saturday's matchup with the Hawkeyes? Jon answers all those questions and more as we preview the huge game at the Big House. Then, Jon chats with linebacker Cam McGrone (21:45) and wide receiver Nico Collins (30:00) before his weekly Locker Room Speech.
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Jon sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh to discuss Saturday's win over Rutgers and look ahead to this weekend's matchup with Iowa. Then, we talk tight ends with Nick Eubanks and Sherrone Moore.
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The Wolverines get back in the win column on Saturday, and we break it all down here. Plus, Jim Harbaugh (11:30), Shea Patterson (17:40), Christian Turner (20:00), Cam McGrone (21:10), and Kwity Paye (23:20) share their thoughts on the victory. At the end of the episode, Jon gives his initial thoughts on next week's matchup with Iowa.
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With a few days to further analyze Saturday's game at Wisconsin, Jon shares his thoughts on what Michigan players and coaches can do to improve and looks ahead to this weekend's matchup with Rutgers. Then, offensive lineman Jon Runyan Jr. (22:45) and defensive back Josh Metellus (35:45) detail what the team must do to turn things around. Jon concludes the episode with a Locker Room Speech that is for the team and the fans.
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On this week's radio show, Jon and Head Coach Jim Harbaugh discuss Saturday's trip to Madison and look ahead to the matchup with Rutgers. Then, Linebacker Jordan Glasgow gives us a pulse of the locker room since Saturday, before Safeties Coach/Special Teams Coordinator Chris Partridge joins the program in the final two segments.
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Following Saturday's loss in Madison, Jon breaks down what went wrong for the Wolverines, and what they must do to bounce back. Then, we chat with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (9:30), Khaleke Hudson (14:00), Josh Metellus (15:30) and Nick Eubanks (16:15), before looking ahead to next week.
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The Big 10 season is almost upon us! Jon previews the huge showdown with Wisconsin on Saturday by breaking down what the Wolverines did during Improvement Week, why Jonathan Taylor and Jack Coan have shined so far this season for the Badgers, and how the Wolverines can score against the strong Wisconsin defense. Then, Josh Uche (20:30) and Ronnie Bell (29:30) join the show before we finish with our "10 Second" game, as Jon discusses each Big 10 team in 10 seconds (or maybe a bit longer). This episode's presenting sponsor is Family Heating, Cooling & Electrical - learn more at familyheating.com!
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In this week's edition of the "Inside Michigan Football" radio show, Jon chats with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh about improvement week and this weekend's matchup with Wisconsin. Then, Captain Carlo Kemp and Defensive Line Coach Shaun Nua stop by the Studio of Champions inside Schembechler Hall.
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon breaks down what the Wolverines need to do during Improvement week, gives his initial thoughts on next week's matchup with Wisconsin and talks about what has stood out in the first two weeks of the season within the Big 10 and throughout college football. Then, defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (25:45) and his father, former Michigan captain Chris Hutchinson (36:15), stop by the show. At the end of this week's episode, Jon shares what it was like to be in Washington D.C. during and after the attacks on September 11, 2001.
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As Improvement Week gets underway for the Maize and Blue, Jon sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh to discuss what he wants to see from his team heading into the Wisconsin game in two weeks. Jon also catches up with Director of Athletics Warde Manuel and former Michigan Head Coach Lloyd Carr.
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It was a wild one on Saturday at the Big House, as the Wolverines outlasted Army in double-overtime. Jon tells you what excited and frustrated him about Saturday's game, and we chat with Coach Harbaugh (11:20), Aidan Hutchinson (17:00), Josh Metellus (18:00), Lavert Hill (21:00), and Zach Charbonnet (23:00).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon breaks down some of Coach Harbaugh's comments from Monday's "Inside Michigan Football" episode. Then, he catches up with offensive lineman Jalen Mayfield (26:00) and defensive back Ambry Thomas (36:30) to discuss their strong performances on Saturday. We conclude with some talk about the defense before Jon summons a former U.S. President for his Locker Room Speech. This episode's presenting sponsor is Family Heating, Cooling & Electrical - learn more at familyheating.com!
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Head Coach Jim Harbaugh discusses a ton of topics: the usage of quarterbacks Shea Patterson and Dylan McCaffrey, what impressed him about Zach Charbonnet's performance, Josh Gattis' first game as a play caller, why the four-game redshirt rule has changed college football so significantly, and much more. Then, Jon sits down with Offensive Line Coach Ed Warinner and guard Ben Bredeson to break down the play of the guys up front on Saturday.
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Jon breaks down Saturday's 40-21 win from all angles, including what he saw from the quarterback position, the offensive playmakers and the defense. Plus, we catch up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (8:10), Shea Patterson (13:30), Zach Charbonnet (16:00), Ambry Thomas (18:00) and Jordan Glasgow (19:45).
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It's game week! Jon previews the matchup with Middle Tennessee in this week's "Seven from 77" before linebacker Josh Ross (19:00) and linebackers coach Anthony Campanile (29:00) join the program. Then, Jon finishes the show with the season's first “Locker Room Speech,” one that is certain to get you fired up for Saturday night!
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With Jon hosting "Inside Michigan Football" this season, we are going to include the full archives of these broadcasts on the In the Trenches feed (Don't worry - we'll still have our preview episodes on Wednesdays). In this week's episode, Jon talks to Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, Cornerbacks Coach Mike Zordich, junior defensive back Jaylen Kelly-Powell and sophomore defensive back Vincent Gray.
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon tells fans what to expect from Jalen Mayfield at right tackle, breaks down the current running back group and gives his impressions of some Wolverines in the NFL. Then, Offensive Line Coach Ed Warinner stops by the show to discuss the situation at right tackle and share why the offensive line has become one of the team's biggest strengths (23:45). We conclude this week's episode with some fan-submitted questions via Twitter at @JonJansen77, e-mail at michiganwolverinesradio@gmail.com and text at 734-328-1760 (46:45).
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During this week's "Seven from 77," Jon breaks down the growth he has seen from quarterback Shea Patterson and highlights the offensive and defensive units he is most excited to see. Then, Jon catches up with Shea (18:40) and defensive lineman Carlo Kemp (28:45) to discuss camp and the upcoming season.
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Jon chats with college football expert Phil Steele, who discusses why he is high on the Wolverines in 2019, breaks down some of the key matchups on Michigan's schedule and shares his must-watch games of the college football season.
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In our first "Seven from 77" of season two, Jon shares his early observations on the Wolverines and breaks down the offensive and defensive player he is most excited about for the 2019 season. Then, Jon sits down with offensive coordinator Josh Gattis (23:15) and defensive coordinator Don Brown (39:30) to get their thoughts on the first week of camp.
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Jon catches up with the Wolverines' three player representatives heading to Big 10 Media Days - Ben Bredeson (14:00), Jordan Glasgow (28:00) and Khaleke Hudson (36:30). Jon also discusses the lead-up to fall camp, the offense "frustrating" the defense at times, and--of course--bacon!
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We check in with Michigan baseball head coach Erik Bakich, who talks about this magical ride, the resilience of his club and why it is important to make this season about more than the results between the lines (11:00). Jon also gets a little fired up about the approaching football season at the end of the show (shocking, we know).
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Jon sits down with Michigan's Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel to discuss the hiring of Juwan Howard (4:30), the trip to South Africa (20:00), the football schedule (26:00) and much more.
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After Jon and Brian share their thoughts on John Beilein's departure, Jon sits down with former Michigan great and fellow #77 Jake Long. Also, be sure to stay tuned for some great news at the end of the podcast.
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With the 3rd Annual Champions for Change Gala coming up on May 18, Jon sits down with Jason and Tammi Carr of the ChadTough Foundation about the progress being made to find a cure for the deadliest form of pediatric brain cancer, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). If you would like to learn more about how you can help, please visit chadtough.org/gala.
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After Jon answers some fan-submitted questions, we catch up with the Wolverines' top two quarterbacks - Dylan McCaffrey (25:30) and Shea Patterson (37:15). Plus, Carlo Kemp (39:45), Andrew Stueber (43:15) and Aidan Hutchinson (47:30) stop by to discuss Saturday's open practice and what’s ahead for the Wolverines.
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Jon looks ahead to Saturday's Spring Game at the Big House during this week's "Seven from 77" before chatting with Offensive Line Coach Ed Warinner about the improvement of the four returning starters, the great battle at right tackle and much more (18:30).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon Jansen breaks down what he has noticed so far in Spring Practice and what names you should keep an eye on during Saturday's open practice at the Big House. Then, running back Tru Wilson joins the program to talk about Josh Gattis and the new offense, how the running backs fit into the #SpeedInSpace mindset and much more (22:15).
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In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon reacts to some sound from new Offensive Coordinator Josh Gattis, shares his early observations on Spring Practice and discusses the men's basketball team's run to the Sweet 16, with some thoughts from several players on the team. Then, Ben Mason (26:15) stops by to talk about his new positions, and Nick Eubanks (35:30) drops in to discuss his transition into Gattis' new offense.
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Jon chats with Ben Bredeson (17:30) and Carlo Kemp (26:30) about the start of Spring Practice and their expectations for the next few months. Plus, Jon breaks down some of the items Coach Harbaugh discussed in Monday's press conference, including the quarterback situation, Christian Turner's rise and Ben Mason's new positions.
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With Spring Practice on the horizon, Jon welcomes Shea Patterson (19:15) and Josh Metellus (25:00) to the show. He also discusses Michigan's upcoming Pro Day, breaks down the importance of Spring Practice and catches up with former Wolverines great Butch Woolfolk.
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With Spring Practice on the horizon, Jon sits down with two important members of the Michigan football program: Ben Herbert, Director of Strength and Conditioning (10:30), and Abigail O'Connor, Director of Football Nutrition (32:00). Jon also shares his thoughts on the six Wolverines who participated in last week's NFL Combine and reinforces his love of bacon.
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In this week's edition of "Seven from 77," Jon illustrates what this time of year is like for the Wolverines, shares some great stories from his experience at the NFL Combine and delivers a few food-related hot takes. Then, former Michigan quarterback Jake Rudock joins the show to talk about his new opportunity with the Dolphins, his unique relationship with Jim Harbaugh and the graduate transfer process (27:00).
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Jon catches up with three new members of the Wolverines' coaching staff - quarterbacks coach Ben McDaniels (19:30), defensive assistant Anthony Campanile (31:15) and defensive line coach Shaun Nua (43:00). Plus, Jon discusses Michigan's motivation, some potential NFL destinations for draft-eligible Wolverines and how to knock Valentine's Day out of the park.
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In a special basketball edition, Jon sits down with John Beilein to discuss Tuesday's emphatic home win over Ohio State, his team's growth during this 20-1 start and what the Wolverines must do to improve heading down the stretch.
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After sharing some thoughts on the early stages of the offseason, Michigan basketball's 17-0 start and the NFL Playoffs, Jon welcomes new Offensive Coordinator Josh Gattis (26:00) to the podcast for a great interview. Gattis talks about his decision to come to Michigan, his approach to developing an offense around his personnel and much more. Then, Jon answers some fan-submitted questions.
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Jon breaks down Saturday's Peach Bowl, discusses what excites him most about the preparation for the 2019 season and fills you in on what transpires between now and the season opener. Plus, Jim Harbaugh (7:30), Tyree Kinnel (9:45), Khaleke Hudson (12:30) and Ben Bredeson (15:30) share their thoughts on the tough loss.
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Jon breaks down the matchup with Florida in the Peach Bowl from all angles in this week's edition of "Seven from 77." Then, Jon talks about the exciting class of new Wolverines with Director of Recruiting Matt Dudek (19:15). Also on the show, Jon details his dancing abilities, shares how he learned how to punch and delivers the final locker room speech of 2018.
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Jon recaps the Michigan Football Awards Show with Shea Patterson (19:30), Ben Bredeson (26:00) and Chase Winovich (32:15), including a cameo from Chase’s parents. Also, Jon discusses his unique weekend, breaks down the week that was in college football and previews each bowl game in 10-second intervals.
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After Jon shares his initial thoughts on Michigan's matchup with Florida in the Peach Bowl, Lloyd Carr stops by the show to reminisce about 1997 and discuss Charles Woodson's induction into the College Football Hall of Fame (26:00). Jon also talks about the situation at Ohio State, the bowl schedule for the Wolverines and his favorite Christmas movies and songs.
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Jon sits down with Devin Bush, the Big Ten's Defensive Player of the Year, to talk about his outstanding season (18:45). Also, Jon looks ahead to the bowl game and answers some fan-submitted questions about Saturday's loss and the Wolverines' future.
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Jon shares his thoughts on Saturday's tough loss in Columbus. You will also hear from Jim Harbaugh (4:00), Nico Collins (5:40), Grant Perry (7:30) and Sean McKeon (8:40).
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The Game is almost here. Jon gets you ready for the clash in Columbus with a full breakdown of the matchup, some stories from his three wins over Ohio State and a locker room speech that leaves him out of breath. Carlo Kemp (22:15) and Ben Bredeson (33:15) also stop by the program to talk about the greatest rivalry in sports.
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Jon breaks down Michigan's 31-20 win over Indiana on Senior Day at the Big House, including which player embodied the definition of a Michigan Man and why the Wolverines rallied in the second half. Then, Jim Harbaugh (6:00), Jacob Moody (10:20), Karan Higdon (11:50), Tyree Kinnel (13:50) and Rashan Gary (16:00) join the show before Jon gives his initial thoughts on next Saturday's clash in Columbus.
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In advance of Senior Day at the Big House, Jon speaks with four student-athletes from the Wolverines' impactful senior class - Karan Higdon (23:00), Grant Perry (29:15), Chase Winovich (34:00) and Tyree Kinnel (46:00). Before those conversations, Jon shares his thoughts on the Indiana game, the CFP rankings and much more. We finish up the show with some fan-submitted questions and Jon's weekly locker room speech!
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Jon discusses all of the positives from Saturday's 42-7 victory at Rutgers, including Karan Higdon's 1,000-yard season, Shea Patterson's strong effort and the Wolverines' ability to deal with chilly conditions. Then, Jim Harbaugh (4:45), Shea Patterson (9:30), Chris Evans (11:30), Nico Collins (13:45) and Lawrence Marshall (14:45) join the show before a quick look-ahead to Indiana.
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After one last look at Saturday's drubbing of Penn State, Jon shares his thoughts on the Wolverines' new spot in the College Football Playoff Top 4. Then, Cesar Ruiz (22:45), Zach Gentry (30:00) and Ben Mason (36:30) stop by the show before we conclude with some Storytime with Jon Jansen. Oh, and you won't want to miss BOTH of Jon's locker room speeches this week.
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You better believe that Jon is ecstatic after Michigan's thumping of Penn State on Saturday at the Big House. He shares his thoughts on the Wolverines' eighth consecutive win before Jim Harbaugh (9:00), Josh Metellus (14:45), David Long (17:45), Shea Patterson (18:45) and Karan Higdon (21:30) join the show.
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Once again, it's game week! Jon gets you ready for the matchup with Penn State in today's "Seven from 77." Then, we catch up with Chase Winovich (18:30), Carlo Kemp (26:45) and Karan Higdon (37:00). The show concludes with a fan Q&A segment and Jon's locker room speech heading into Saturday's game. Also included: best and worst Halloween costumes, and is a jalapeño a fruit?
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Jon is still ecstatic after Saturday's win. He shares some more thoughts on what transpired in East Lansing during this week's edition of "7 from 77." Then, it's the return of the 10-Second Timer--Jon discusses 10 topics in 10 seconds (24:00). The show concludes with three interviews--Tyree Kinnel (31:30), Grant Perry (37:30) and Jon Runyan, Jr. (43:20)--and a fan Q&A segment.
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You don't want to miss any of the reaction and analysis from East Lansing. Jon breaks down all the fun from Saturday's win before Jim Harbaugh (9:00), Tyree Kinnel (13:20), Chase Winovich (14:35), Shea Patterson (18:05) and Karan Higdon (21:10) join the show.
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Jon helps you gear up for Saturday's huge matchup with Michigan State by breaking down the game from all angles. Then, Michigan natives Josh Ross (17:15), Lawrence Marshall (23:00) and Tru Wilson (28:00) join the show to discuss the rivalry. We finish the episode with a special Q&A segment and a locker room-esque speech from Jon.
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Jon is fired up after Saturday's emphatic win over Wisconsin at the Big House. After Jon's breakdown of the victory, Jim Harbaugh (7:15), Karan Higdon (10:00), Ben Bredeson (12:30), Josh Metellus (14:40) and Lavert Hill (17:20) join the show. Then, Jon shares his initial thoughts on next week's battle with Michigan State.
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Jon sizes up Michigan's primetime matchup with Wisconsin from all angles at the beginning of the show. Then, Devin Bush (17:30), Devin Gil (23:40), Sean McKeon (28:00) and Zach Gentry (33:45) join the program. Jon finishes up this week’s episode by answering some fan-submitted questions and discussing what Michigan-Wisconsin means to him (41:00).
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Jon breaks down Michigan's Homecoming victory over Maryland on Saturday. Also, we catch up with Jim Harbaugh (7:30), Karan Higdon (11:50), Grant Perry (14:20), Donovan Peoples-Jones (17:15) and Tyree Kinnel (18:20) to get their thoughts on the Wolverines' fifth straight win.
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Jon takes one more look back at the Northwestern win before discussing Saturday’s clash with Maryland. Also, Karan Higdon (17:10), Jon Runyan Jr. (25:05), Nick Eubanks (30:00) and Carlo Kemp (34:00) join the show. Plus, Jon talks a little baseball, shares an important anniversary and answers some fan-submitted questions.
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Jon reviews Saturday's come-from-behind victory at Northwestern before Jim Harbaugh (7:10), Josh Uche (10:30), Chase Winovich (11:30), Josh Ross (15:50) and Zach Gentry (18:05) share their thoughts on the thrilling win.
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With one-third of the regular season in the books, Jon sizes up the Wolverines' first four games and previews Saturday's trip to Northwestern. Then, Nico Collins (20:15), Ben Bredeson (25:20) and Lavert Hill (37:00) stop by the show before Jon answers some fan-submitted questions.
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Jon breaks down Michigan's dominant win over Nebraska, including his thoughts on the improvements of the offensive line and special teams. Interviews with Jim Harbaugh (10:30), Ben Bredeson (14:20), Ben Mason (15:30), Josh Metellus (18:30) and Devin Bush (22:00) are also included.
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Jon looks ahead to Big 10 play by previewing each team in 10-second intervals, prompting some very interesting answers. Then, Ed Warriner stops by to talk about the Wolverines' offensive line (21:45) before Jon answers some more fan-submitted questions (41:30).
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Jon analyzes the Wolverines' 45-20 victory over SMU on Saturday at Michigan Stadium. We also share interviews with Jim Harbaugh (7:45), Shea Patterson (11:30), Donovan Peoples-Jones (13:30), Josh Metellus (15:20) and Devin Bush (16:30).
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Jon examines Saturday's matchup with SMU, shares some early thoughts on the Big 10 and the national scene in college football and remembers his time in Washington after 9-11. Then, Jordan Glasgow (17:00), Carlo Kemp (29:00) and Tru Wilson (35:00) stop by the show before Jon answers some fan questions (43:30).
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Jon breaks down the Wolverines' dominant victory over Western Michigan on Saturday. The episode also includes interviews with Jim Harbaugh (6:40), Shea Patterson (10:25), Karan Higdon (11:45), Nico Collins (14:10), Brad Hawkins (16:30) and David Long (18:30).
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Jon explains why this can still be a championship season for Michigan before chatting with four key Wolverines: Rashan Gary (18:40), Khaleke Hudson (23:00), Nico Collins (27:00) and Sean McKeon (33:30). The show concludes with Jon discussing his first game at the Big House.
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Jon shares his thoughts from Michigan's road loss to Notre Dame on Saturday. The episode also features postgame interviews with Jim Harbaugh (5:50), Shea Patterson (7:30), Karan Higdon (9:30) and Ambry Thomas (11:20).
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After reliving some of the great moments in the Michigan-Notre Dame rivalry at the beginning of the show, Jon breaks down Saturday's game from all angles (7:15). Then, NBC broadcaster and Ann Arbor resident Mike Tirico joins the podcast to preview the Irish and throw a few jabs at Jon (20:30). The show concludes with Jon answering some fan-submitted questions (46:30).
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Jon analyzes the announcement of Shea Patterson as the Wolverines' starting quarterback at the top of the show. Then, Jon catches up with Tight Ends Coach Sherrone Moore (10:45) and Cornerbacks Coach Michael Zordich (19:00). The show concludes with a great story from Jon Falk (33:00).
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After announcing his retirement from football earlier this week, Grant Newsome discusses his injury, return attempt and future with fellow #77 Jon Jansen (1:00). Teammates Ben Bredeson (29:00) and Patrick Kugler (36:00) also share their thoughts on Newsome's impact both on and off the field.
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Jon breaks down Michigan's highly-touted defense with Defensive Coordinator Don Brown (3:00). Also, Wolverines legend Braylon Edwards, now with Big Ten Network, shares his impressions of the Wolverines (26:00), and Jon answers some more fan-submitted questions (33:30).
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Jon and former Michigan great LaMarr Woodley share stories about their time at Michigan (5:50) before we answer some questions from fans via Twitter, email and text (28:45). Before all of that, Jon does a little singing that will make you feel like a "Victor" after hearing it.
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Jon answers fans questions via twitter, text and email (4:15) before welcoming new Director of Strength and Conditioning Ben Herbert to the program. Herbert discusses his career path, why he came to Michigan, the similarities between Russell Wilson and Shea Patterson and much more (15:00).
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In the inaugural episode of In the Trenches, Jon Jansen sits down with the three men who represented Michigan at Big 10 Football Media Day: Karan Higdon (2:50), Chase Winovich (21:40) and Tyree Kinnel (38:40). Also, Jon shares a great story from his first training camp at Michigan (49:35). You can ask Jon a question via Twitter (@JonJansen77), Email (michiganwolverinesradio@gmail.com) or Text (734-328-1760).
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