Mgoblog Podcasts

Things discussed: Brandon Naurato: Seems like a Marcus Freeman hire: will keep the recruiting going, could work out for a very long time. Worried about Warde Manuel's role. Appearance is that he wanted to keep Pearson, and the refusal of the department to explain their timeline only adds to speculation. Basketball phonebooks: Want to believe that K…

With David Nasternak and Alex Drain This Podcast Has a Sponsor: Michigan Law Grad Jonathan Paul is the guy with the C you want skating next to the ref and pleading your case. He's also a good guy to sit next to at the hockey games. [Writeup after THE JUMP] --------------------------------- Segment 1: End of the Mel Era What happened? Who was involv…

Things discussed: Mel/Wilmer Hale report: Why haven't they fired him already? Craig: report says to investigate more. Brian/Seth: the time for that was done over a month ago. Football camp: we're looking at the linebackers, outside and inside and hybrid and nickel. Need to see an edge who can pass rush; interested what happens with McGregor. ILBs h…

Zayden High: on campus right now and blowing up. Isaiah Livers but Tall? YES PLEASE! Big Ten Media Days: Kevin Warren is talking about how exciting it is that our teams will be playing at 11pm. We didn't get to talk about Jim Harbaugh's annual "You didn't check with us, did you?" comment about the Big Ten itself signing an NIL deal with its players…

Things discussed: Remembering Gary Moeller: major part of Michigan's modernization (a wide receiver won the Heisman!), was the good cop, vastly unappreciated, especially for his time as an assistant. Needed one break. Football predictions: Ohio State is on their own tier, Michigan is on their own tier after that, worried about trips to Iowa (becaus…

1 hour and 10 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. …

Things discussed: We flaked completely and didn't talk about Moeller, who was supposed to be the top of the hour. We'll make it up, because as soon as we got off air we realized there's probably an entire hour of stuff we wanted to talk about there. Welcome Santa Ono! He's not going to suddenly change NIL; he does seem likely to be a guy with a mor…

Things discussed: On early: Michigan's no pay for play approach is hurting them in recruiting, and they don't need to friggin' say it! Seth: Michigan is fundamentally wrong: It's not like these guys haven't been working on football their whole lives. They are valuable because they *make* themselves valuable. USC/UCLA expansion: There's no honor amo…

Things discussed: Re: Bakich, Sam says Seth was right, Seth says Seth was wrong, or at least needs to amend his comments on summer baseball: Semi-Pro ball is a big deal to the baseball world. Replacing a 100-year-old structure may be a good idea, but it's a very BIG idea and would take a massive risk of the kind that the Big Ten won't ever take. Ba…

Things discussed: Baseball gets robbed: L'ville got six outs in the 8th inning to come back. NCAA is so committed to amateurism they're using local fanboys as umps. Craig lays out his grand conspiracy. Michigan losing on bad officiating, for some reason, is always couch-burning affair in East Lansing. Keeping Eric 'Fire' Bakich: No argument he's th…

Things discussed: Craig has a Nadal take. Baseball: bats came alive in the tournament. Joe Stewart: Makes Sparties so mad. Team came together when MSU threw at his head and they (and he) responded. We do NOT trust the pitching. Good news: it's a hitter's regional. Louisville and Oregon are bat teams. So is everyone in the Big Ten save Iowa. Rutgers…

Things discussed: Big Ten rescheduling: Not in favor of replays, don't need the divisions but better that than replays. Absolutely gross to play Michigan-Ohio State in an antiseptic NFL stadium one week after The Game. Seth: No replays ever. If you lost to a team in the playoffs, you're out of the playoffs (sorry, Georgia). Conspiracy: Ohio State w…

Things discussed: Nick Saban is mad that the kettle can be black too. Seth: This is what the party people in Russia sounded like when communism fell. When you're the beneficiary of a corrupt system, anything that rocks the boat is bad. Brian: Bama will be fine; Saban always gripes then adapts. He complained that the spread offense was going to caus…

Things discussed: Some people on this podcast have never seen Brady Bunch, or Seinfeld, or both! Long NIL discussion: The NCAA is in "We gotta do something" mode but have no ability to actually do something. They can't do anything because they're hamstrung by their own legal arguments that deny them a way to have players sign contracts, and hamstru…

Things discussed: Michigan draft picks: DE production in college translates. Love Dax on the Bengals—fixes a major "you drafted a Buckeye cornerback" mistake. Nice to have the Ravens to snatch up any leftover Michigan players. So many Georgia picks: and the best player on that defense slipped to the 3rd round. Why? College football's playoff system…

Things discussed: Hunter Dickinson: This is why NIL is good for the game. In college he's the cornerstone of a very good team, a heel, and a constant presence; no NBA fans are going "Ah man, I hope my team drafts you." Illinois is falling apart: nobody wants to play for Brad Underwood. NCAA vs NIL: They're going to lose—their latest fig leaf just g…

With David Nasternak and Alex Drain This Podcast Has a Sponsor: Michigan Law Grad Jonathan Paul is the guy with the C you want skating next to the ref and pleading your case. He's also a good guy to sit next to at the hockey games. [Writeup after THE JUMP] --------------------------------- Segment 1: The Forwards Already Been Drafted Forwards in th…

Things discussed: Miggy Theater 3000 Terrence Shannon would be a perfect fit—Charles Matthews with better outside shooting and not as good at bad shots. 97%ile on spot-ups, is a 6'6" wing defender who played for TTU. If Diabate goes to the NBA, you bump up Houstan to the four and Shannon is a three. Admissions? That seems to be the real question. H…

With David Nasternak and Alex Drain This Podcast Has a Sponsor: Michigan Law Grad Jonathan Paul is the guy with the C you want skating next to the ref and pleading your case. He's also a good guy to sit next to at the hockey games. [Writeup after THE JUMP] --------------------------------- Segment 1: The Forwards Hero Line Bordeleau Line Beecher an…

Things discussed: The end of hockey: not just randomness. We didn't love the conservative approach—got scared by the end of Quinnipiac perhaps? Who's back, what's the program look like long-term? Mel's contract: Waiting for the WilmerHale Report. We don't know what they'll turn up; what's out there doesn't seem like a firing. Juwan/Lakers? Doesn't …

With David Nasternak and Alex Drain This Podcast Has a Sponsor: Michigan Law Grad Jonathan Paul is the guy with the C you want skating next to the ref and pleading your case. He's also a good guy to sit next to at the hockey games. [Writeup after THE JUMP] --------------------------------- Segment 1: Denver Depression Thank You The Period of (Almos…

Things discussed: Spring Game standouts: We like what we saw on the DL: Benny and Rooks are coming on, Jenkins impressed, can see how the Mike Morris/(read: Chris Wormley) style of pass rush is going to happen. Sainristil at nickel is more of a Blake Countess than a Dax Hill, but you can certainly make that work. They're going to be more subby than…

With David Nasternak and Alex Drain This Podcast Has a Sponsor: Michigan Law Grad Jonathan Paul is the guy with the C you want skating next to the ref and pleading your case. He's also a good guy to sit next to at the hockey games. [Writeup after THE JUMP] --------------------------------- Segment 1: Talking About Denver They've Got Some Dudes Dept…

1 hour and 39 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. …

Things discussed: Villanova game: Hunter Dickinson, hit the shots you always hit. What are you gonna do? Hoops future: guys we like in the portal, Frankie was the difference between a first round exit and a Sweet 16 team. Not looking good for getting back either Diabate or Dickinson, so now what? Can Jett give them the three they need? Can Bufkin g…

With David Nasternak and Alex Drain This Podcast Has a Sponsor: Michigan Law Grad Jonathan Paul is the guy with the C you want skating next to the ref and pleading your case. He's also a good guy to sit next to at the hockey games. [Writeup after THE JUMP] --------------------------------- Segment 1: Round of 8: Michigan 7, Quinnipiac 4 Boom! Whiz …

1 hour and 52 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. …

Things discussed: Did anyone predict Michigan over Tennessee? Colorado State breakdown: after the luck tap ran out Michigan had the Frankie Collins game. Tennessee breakdown: Frankie's defense, and Eli Brooks hitting us in the feels. The guy who steps up. Also stepping up: Terrance Williams. Find more minutes for him because he's a winner. Villanov…

With David Nasternak and Alex Drain This Podcast Has a Sponsor: Michigan Law Grad Jonathan Paul is the guy with the C you want skating next to the ref and pleading your case. He's also a good guy to sit next to at the hockey games. [Writeup after THE JUMP] --------------------------------- Segment 1: Champions The Fastest Start Olympic Rink Adjustm…

1 hour and 39 minutes NOTE: Brian's audio was cutting in and out. We managed to glue parts together and recording him on a separate track later in the show but there are bits that were just lost. The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out…

Things discussed: Our brackets: We like Arizona, Auburn, and...oh no Iowa? Lots of chalk to the Sweet 16, then things get interesting. Purdue out a messy East because VT is such a hot upset pick you get high value. Davison vs MSU? We like Foster Loyer here, because the more Izzo coaches the worse State can be. Women's: Tell me how Leigha Brown's fe…

With David Nasternak and Alex Drain This Podcast Has a Sponsor: Michigan Law Grad Jonathan Paul is the guy with the C you want skating next to the ref and pleading your case. He's also a good guy to sit next to at the hockey games. [Writeup after THE JUMP] --------------------------------- Segment 1: They Wanted This One Winning Physical Battles Ea…

1 hour and 8 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. A…

Things discussed: At Ohio State: The Devante' Jones Game. Craft in his game finally adapted to the Big Ten. His shooting changed OSU's plan to go under screens. T-Will: Unlocked by transition. Officiating was unacceptable. Not the usual bad Boroski stuff: They let Liddell get away with everything. Michigan defense: brought doubles from the baseline…

With David Nasternak and Alex Drain This Podcast Has a Sponsor: Michigan Law Grad Jonathan Paul is the guy with the C you want skating next to the ref and pleading your case. He's also a good guy to sit next to at the hockey games. [Writeup after THE JUMP] --------------------------------- Segment 1: No Surprises Worrisome Five Minutes? Meh. 5x3 Po…

1 hour and 8 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. A…

Things discussed: Illinois just hit shots: not too worried about that performance. What was Izzo doing? Not taking responsibility for an insane gameplan. Why did Bingham only play 9 minutes when he was holding up against Hunter? Michigan went under screens. Craig: it's not drop coverage. Frankie: rest of the team has to catch up to his speed too. G…

With David Nasternak and Alex Drain This Podcast Has a Sponsor: Michigan Law Grad Jonathan Paul is the guy with the C you want skating next to the ref and pleading your case. He's also a good guy to sit next to at the hockey games. [Writeup after THE JUMP] --------------------------------- Segment 1: No Mistakes Beecher and Portillo Is It Possible …

1 hour and 22 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. …

Things discussed: The brawl: punishment for Juwan was appropriate, lack of accountability from Wisconsin was terrible. NCAA should have suspended the UW assistant coaches, especially the one who tackled Terrance Williams. Wisconsin fans don’t get to talk about Juwan unless their embarrassment of Brad Davison. Rutgers game: It’s the shooting. Caleb …

With David Nasternak and Alex Drain This Podcast Has a Sponsor: Michigan Law Grad Jonathan Paul is the guy with the C you want skating next to the ref and pleading your case. He's also a good guy to sit next to at the hockey games. [Writeup after THE JUMP] --------------------------------- Segment 1: Captain Winner Hughes for Hobey? Another Crazy S…

1 hour and 3 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. A…

Things discussed: Harbaugh’s contract: Waiting to see the details. If it’s a big buyout the NFL dalliance is over. And after we recorded the details dropped. Was it the end? Probably only because the NFL passed. Oakland, Miami, New York, Chicago were this cycle, Detroit was last year, his guy at Jacksonville just came to Michigan…short of Indianapo…

With David Nasternak and Alex Drain This Podcast Has a Sponsor: Michigan Law Grad Jonathan Paul is the guy with the C you want skating next to the ref and pleading your case. He's also a good guy to sit next to at the hockey games. --------------------------------- Segment 1: Hockey Games, kinda MSU is Bad Shooters gon' Shoot Craziest Power Play Ev…

1 hour and 6 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. A…

Couple of coaching title updates now that it’s official: Steve Clinkscale has been made co-DC. Mike Hart is the running game coordinator. Elston is the recruiting coordinator. Things discussed: Harbaugh makes good hires; looking internal was smart. New OC team: Gattis grew before our eyes, can they stay as organized as they were last year? Gattis: …

1 hour and 2 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. A…

Things discussed: Craig: Gimmicky Top Five reasons Harbaugh didn’t go to the Vikings. What happened with the reporting on Harbaugh? Shout out to the guy on the message board who went to Stanford with Matt Weiss and knew he was friends with Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Why was he interested in the NFL? Rehashing 2021: were the new staff meant to provide cont…

1 hour and 2 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. A…

With David Nasternak and Alex Drain This Podcast Has a Sponsor: Michigan Law Grad Jonathan Paul is the guy with the C you want skating next to the ref and pleading your case. He's also a good guy to sit next to at the hockey games. [Writeup after THE JUMP] --------------------------------- Segment 1: Badger Beatdown the First No Power, No KJ, No Pr…