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The Michigan Insider is combining all three of its podcasts, The Wolverine247 podcast, The Michigan Recruiting Insider, and the Michigan Basketball Insider into one mega-podcast. All your Michigan podcast needs in one place.
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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga break down the Michigan football team's 27-9 loss to No. 1 Ohio State.
They open with a look at Michigan's offense, which mustered just 163 total yards and three field goals in the game. They look at the Wolverines' passing game, why they didn't throw the ball more and what needs to change for Michigan to trust is passing game to win marquee matchups. They also look at the Wolverines' ground game, struggles on the offensive line and some concerning trends about Michigan's offense in ranked matchups under Sherrone Moore.
In the second half of the episode, they look at Michigan's defense, which also underperformed. They discuss why the Wolverines' pass-rush was the biggest failure on either side of the ball in the game, and what to make of struggles in stopping the run. They close with a look at the state of the rivalry, the hollowness of Michigan's 9-3 season, what needs to change to correct course against the Buckeyes and more.
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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga preview the No. 15 Michigan football team's home bout with No. 1 Ohio State, and the keys for the Wolverines in the contest.
They open with a look at Michigan offense, and what it must show against the Buckeyes to pull off the upset. They discuss the Wolverines' run game, components of that phase that must stand out against Ohio State, the value of a mobile quarterback and a strong second half, the strengths of Ohio State's run defense and more. They also look at Michigan's ascending passing offense, and what it can realistically do against a high-ranking Buckeyes pass defense. They also tackle some prop bets and discuss other factors for the Wolverines.
In the second half of the episode, they look at the biggest keys for Michigan's defense in the game, and the biggest challenges the Buckeyes' offense presents. They discuss Ohio State's prolific passing attack, Julian Sayin's first season as a starter, the value of a pass-rush and the concern of the Wolverines' coverage in College Park. They then take on more over-unders, and make their final score predictions for the game.
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On this week’s episode of Steady Droppin Dimes, Sam Webb, Tyrone Wheatley, and Daniel Horton are joined by former Auburn national championship-winning coach Gene Chizik and former Michigan/Auburn offensive coordinator Al Borges. They discuss what it will take for Michigan to win "The Game." Chizik and Borges both know Michigan offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey well and will offer insight into possible strategies. Another topic will be Chizik's thoughts on Bryce Underwood and how he compares to his former star signal caller, Cam Newton. The conversation then shifts to basketball. After two nationally televised thrashings of San Diego State and Auburn by Michigan's men's team, a nail-biting loss by the Michigan women's team to No. 1 Connecticut, and a record-setting win streak by the 15-2 Detroit Pistons, we ponder: Does the best basketball team in all three sports hail from the state of Michigan?
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In this week's episode, Al Borges and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's offensive performance in its 45-20 victory over Maryland, highlighting Bryce Underwood's best performance of the year. And previewing Michigan's annual battle with arch-rival, Ohio State. Will the Wolverines notch their fifth consecutive victory in "The Game." Borges dissects Matt Patricia's defense and gives his thoughts on UM's likely attack plan.
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In this week's episode, Vance Bedford and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's offensive performance in its 45-20 victory over Maryland, pointing out the defensive lapses in the secondary that must be tightened up ahead the season finale. Speaking of which, Vance and Sam preview Michigan's annual battle with arch-rival, Ohio State. Will the Wolverines notch their fifth consecutive victory in "The Game?" Vance dissects Ryan Day's offense and gives his thoughts on UM's likely attack plan.
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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz reunite to break down the Michigan men's basketball team's dominant performance in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas.
They look at the sheer dominance of the Wolverines, as they knocked off San Diego State, No. 21 Auburn and No. 12 Gonzaga by a combined 110 points. They try to add context to Michigan's level of play, and assess the legitimacy to the Wolverines' claim as the nation's best team.
Along the way, they also look at how Michigan got to be as good as it has looked, players that have particularly impressed along the way, notable stats, strengths and potential weaknesses, and where the Wolverines go from here.
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The Game is here. Michigan will host Ohio State this weekend at the Big House with a chance to make it five straight over the Buckeyes — and a potential College Football Playoff berth and Big Ten Championship Game spot are on the line, too.
Behind Enemy Lines welcomes Patrick Murphy of 247Sports' Bucknuts to break down OSU. Is Julian Sayin as talented as the numbers suggest? What's the latest on Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate? And what has made Matt Patricia's first season as DC so successful?
We'll answer all that and more as Michigan prepares for the biggest game of the season.
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Michigan headman Dusty May continues to tinker with his lineup early in the season. He changed his starting lineup in Wednesday night's victory, inserting Will Tschetter and bringing Aday Mara off the bench. In this week's episode, Tim McCormick and Sam Webb weigh in on what they think the Wolverines best starting five will be in the long run.
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The Michigan Insider's Sam Webb sits down for a 1-on-1 conversation with Michigan AD Warde Manuel about Michigan's dissent on the Big 10's pursuit of a $2.4 billion deal with UC Investments, which manages the pension fund for the University of California (UC) system. He explained, emphasizing Michigan's unique position, his advocacy for advantageous terms, and the need for fair governance as part of the plan. Manuel assured fans that Michigan's interests are paramount and reiterated the university's commitment to long-term success and integrity. Manuel also addressed Michigan's decision to drop its appeal of the NCAA's sign-stealing penalty, criticizing the process and the $30 million penalty.
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In this week’s episode of Steady Droppin Dimes, Sam Webb, Tyrone Wheatley, and Daniel Horton examine Michigan's opposition to the Big 10's proposed private equity deal. The group looking to partner with the conference has decided to press pause on the process based on Michigan's dissent, but should the deal be dead and buried. Plus a look at Bryce Underwood's progression and more.
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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga break down the Michigan football team's matchup at Maryland, what the Wolverines need to show against the Terrapins and what Michigan must do to prepare itself for next week's game against Ohio State.
They begin with a look at the offense. The discuss the Wolverines' balancing act at running back as injuries add up, but a prime opportunity for depth in the ground game to show itself against a struggling Maryland run defense. They also dissect what changes need to be made in the passing game, both for this weekend's game and next's. Along the way, they do prop bets for what the offense will accomplish in College Park.
In the second half of the episode, they look at Michigan's defense, and the keys to containing Maryland's young-but-talented offense. They discuss Malik Washington's rushing ability, the Terrapins' ability to work the ball around the field, struggles in the run game and areas Michigan wants to improve. They once again look at prop-bet picks, and make their final score predictions for the game.
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Michigan football has one more hurdle to clear before Ohio State: A 4-6 Maryland team that hasn't won since September but has enough offensive weapons and forces enough takeaways that they cannot be overlooked.
Behind Enemy Lines chats with Harrison Rich, who covers Maryland for 247Sports' Inside Maryland Sports, to preview the Terps and what the Wolverines should expect in College Park this weekend.
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In this week's episode, Al Borges and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's offensive performance in its 24-22 victory over Northwestern, highlighting Bryce Underwood's rollercoaster-like performance. They detailed Underwood's improved dropback passing to start the game, and both the prevalence and efficacy of RPOs. The conversation then turned to the costly turnovers and their causes . There was ample discussion of Underwood's reaction to mistakes and his inability to shake them off during a portion of the game. They then highlighted the tremendous turn by freshman wideout Andrew Marsh and his game-saving catch. Borges praised Chip Lindsey's game plan and in-game adjustments that helped get Underwood back on track. He expressed concern about the running back situation, but the conversation ended on an optimistic note about the team's growth and resilience, and look ahead to the matchup with Maryland.
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In this week's episode, Vance Bedford and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's defensive performance in their 24-22 win over Northwestern, highlighting the team's resilience despite losing the turnover battle 5-0. Bedford praised Wink Martindale's defensive strategy, particularly the pressure applied, but also noted problems with 50/50 balls and RPOs. Shifting to the defensive line, Bedford criticized deficiencies in maintaining gap responsibility during stunts. He stressed the need for stronger execution in the secondary, especially in man-to-man coverage. Finally, Bedford emphasized that the team must first focus on Maryland before turning their attention to Ohio State.
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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga break down the Michigan football team's 24-22 win over Northwestern at Wrigley Field, and both the good and bad the Wolverines showed in the win.
They open the episode with a look at the offense. They discuss Michigan's down-to-down success — including 496 yards of offense, 25 first downs and nine drives into Northwestern territory — but also the turnovers, missed field goals and other hiccups that made the game so close. They discuss the passing game's progress, the running back injury situation and Andrew Marsh's exceptional game.
In the second half of the episode, they look at Michigan's defense. They deliberate on the room's successes, but also why the lack of sacks and big plays is concerning. They also discuss some soft spots in coverage, the special teams unit's continued struggles and how to look at Michigan at 8-2 on the season.
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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga break down the Michigan football team's matchup at Northwestern, what the Wolverines need to show after a second bye week and how they expect the game to go.
They begin with a look at the offense, which will be aiming to show a more efficient passing attack than in its previous two games. They discuss some specific facets in the passing game they will be looking to see improvement out of, and players they want to see step up. They also discuss the importance of Michigan testing out its running back depth, and predict how the offense will perform in several key statistics.
In the second half of the episode, they look at keys for Michigan's defense coming out of the bye week — beyond returning players from injury. They look at the edge rotation, the defensive line's pass-rush and opportunities for the secondary to force turnovers. They close the episode with defensive predictions, as well as their final score predictions for the game.
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In this week's episode, Al Borges and Sam Webb previewed Michigan's upcoming game versus Northwestern. They highlight the importance of Bryce Underwood's improvement coming off the bye. Borges shares a potential game plan that includes quick-rhythm throws and RPOs. He also details a menu of run plays that have been successful against Northwestern's stout defense. Borges notes the trouble the Wildcats' defense could pose with their pass rush and varied coverages. The discussion then turned to the effectiveness of under-center versus shotgun formations for play-action. Borges predicted a close win for Michigan, with a score of 30-27.
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In this week's episode, Vance Bedford and Sam Webb previewed Michigan's upcoming game versus Northwestern. They discussed Michigan's defensive preparations for the matchup, emphasizing Vance's concerns about the Wildcats' physical running game and West Coast offensive concepts. He highlighted Northwestern's ability to exploit defensive gaps and the importance of proper alignment and assignment for defensive linemen, particularly against Northwestern's 12 personnel. Vance predicted Michigan would need to score at least 28 points to win. The episode closed with his thoughts on the top teams in the Big Ten, especially Ohio State, providing broader context for the upcoming matchup.
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Michigan football has exited its second bye week and sets its sights on the Northwestern Wildcats this weekend at Wrigley Field.
Gavin Dorsey, publisher and writer for Northwestern Roundtable, joins Behind Enemy Lines to preview the 'Cats. One win away from bowl eligibility, Northwestern has an improved offense and a typically stout defense. This episode breaks down the keys factors and key players as Michigan meets the Wildcats in The Friendly Confines.
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In this week's episode, Sam Webb and former Wolverine Tim McCormick discuss Michigan basketball's strong start, spotlighting its 121-78 win over Oakland. Tim relays Greg Kampe's praise for Michigan's talent, size, and adaptability. They zero in on the team's passing skills, especially with point guard Elliot Cadeau and center Aday Mara, and mention Trey McKenney’s positive minutes at backup point guard versus Oakland. The conversation moves to the team's expected improvements in physicality and rebounding, with Tim noting practice routines like weighted big man drills and no-foul scrimmages. They wrap with previews of games against Wake Forest and TCU and a plug for Tim's new podcast.
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what's going on? I hope this podcast is still going.