Podcasts about Underwood

Griffin Warner and Lonte Smith talk CFB betting for Week 4. Early Reflections (0:32 – 4:26) Griffin celebrated the “first 2-0 of the season.” Lonte added, “Great weekend for us going 2-0… all the big games delivered.” Griffin recalled missing Tennessee-Georgia moments at an Arkansas watch party, while Lonte defended his Southern Miss pick, saying they “dominated this game” over App State. Market Volatility (4:27 – 6:40) Griffin called college line swings “chaos compared to the NFL or MLB.” Lonte noted CLV matters only “55% on three-plus moves.” Utah vs. Texas Tech (6:40 – 11:07) Utah's “60% rush success rate” and Morton's road issues (“80 grade at home, under 60 away”) led Lonte to lean Utah/under, projecting “23-20.” Griffin agreed: Utah -3. Michigan vs. Nebraska (11:43 – 14:33) Underwood's 114 yards, 2 TDs boost Michigan vs. Nebraska's weak run defense (“outside top 120 EPA”). Lonte leaned Huskers as home dogs; Griffin backed that angle. Auburn vs. Oklahoma (16:09 – 19:13) Auburn's defense “first in rush success rate allowed.” Lonte called for “23-20 or 20-17,” taking Auburn +6.5 and under. Griffin agreed, eyeing +7. Illinois vs. Indiana (20:21 – 25:02) Illinois' veteran team and Duke road win contrasted with Indiana QB Mendoza, who “struggles against blitz and man coverage.” Lonte liked Illinois +4.5/over. Best Bets (26:03 – 31:12) Lonte: UConn -21 (UConn “top 15 in success rate” vs. Ball State's defense “outside top 110”). Griffin: Utah -3 (trust in home edge, QB splits). Takeaway Defense, weak schedules, and market inefficiencies drove every angle. Player stats (Underwood's rushing, UConn's efficiency) and team metrics (Auburn's #1 defense) shaped sharp Week 4 picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan football decided to take the training wheels off freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood in Week 3 against Central Michigan and it paid immediate dividends. A week after the offense struggled mightily against Oklahoma on the road, the Wolverines compiled 625 yards of total offense as Underwood passed for 235 yards and rushed for 114 more. Needless to say, the Wolverine won't be "taking the air out of the ball ever again, not with this guy and taking snaps," according to acting head coach Biff Poggi. Andrew and Tony open the show by discussing the lessons learned from the Central Michigan blowout victory, and then play a game of "overreaction/underreaction/proper reaction" from Michigan football's first three weeks. Then after a quick break, the guys talk all things Nebraska and a fun matchup against sophomore Dylan Raiola, the son of former Detroit Lions offensive lineman Dominic Raiola. Will the lessons learned from Week 3 be enough to pull off a tough road victory? And last but not least, the guys make their predictions for the Michigan-Nebraska matchup and share their picks for the rest of the big games this weekend. Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

With Steve out, Aaron McIntire and Noah Deace take the wheel on this week's Michigan Podcast. Coming off a 63-3 rout of Central Michigan, the focus is once again on Bryce Underwood. Aaron, an Iowa fan, brings an outsider's perspective, questioning if Sherrone Moore will fully unleash Underwood's explosive talent in Big Ten play or rein him in against top foes like Nebraska or Ohio State. Noah breaks down the offensive line's critical role in Michigan's ceiling, while Mark Rogers of The Voice of College Football joins for the 10-Minute War, debating Michigan's identity and Underwood's potential. Plus, poll results on Underwood's aggression at Nebraska and fan feedback on Moore's approach.

6:00 HOUR: Free reign for Underwood? GregPom

HATE WEEK. We're talking how Nebraska can rock a juiced Memorial Stadium and make Michigan feel it early. Yes, we said it: punch them in the mouth. ▶ What's inside: We start with Michigan's offense—freshman QB Bryce Underwood (live arm, legit runner) and RB Justin Haynes (big-play merchant) vs Nebraska's pressure looks. We get into why Underwood's efficiency craters under heat and why NU's third-down defense could flip the game. Then Michigan's defense: the Ernest Hausmann storyline, how they blitz, where they're gettable, and why NU may need quick-game and Emmett Johnson in space instead of stubborn downhill stuff. We drop one spicy fact about Michigan's special teams quirk (punt returns) and then rip through prop bets—Raiola vs Underwood total yards, Emmett vs Haynes all-purpose, third-down battle, and who leads NU in receiving. Finally: predictions and totals.

And more Lions calls.

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's dominant 63-3 win over Central Michigan, and what the win means moving forward for the Wolverines.  They open with a look at Michigan's offense, as they discuss Bryce Underwood, the Wolverines' vertical passing game, their dominant run game, Underwood's involvement in the run game and other key takeaways from the offensive side of the ball. In the second half of the episode, they look at Michigan's defensive performance, including a strong start, Jaishawn Barham's potential position change, strong defensive back play, young standouts and more. They also look at larger, overall takeaways from the game, and what it means for Michigan's road trip to Nebraska next week. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Things Discussed: Story time with Craig: Where the name Sooners comes from: it's the guys who cheated to get to the land stolen from the Indians. Oklahoma: Ultraconservatism made it feel like they're not trying to win this game. Every time they got to a decision point they made the conservative call. They ran on 3rd & 6, got four yards, and kicked a field goal. They punted rather than give ZVADA a shot at a 55-yarder. They kicked (and missed) a FG with 3 minutes before the half on 4th & 2 instead of trying to end the half. You've got 7 guys on the LOS and the CBs are off: you have to take that. Probably going to be a blip: you have to have a lot of confidence in your defense to play the way Oklahoma did. Michigan's gameplan: do all the things you do with a freshman QB. Oklahoma's gameplan: take away all the things people do with a freshman QB. It felt like a Dantonio Quarters where they have a safety who only cares about your run game and our disjoined offensive gameplans from years past where we don't have a plan to deal with aggression. Defense: Every vet played worse than his norm. Didn't know how to fit their gaps vs a +1 run game. Brian: That's the +1 run game. They ran Mateer 19 times—that is going balls to the wall. PFF scores: We don't agree with them. Grades for OL: Crippen and Norton were okay, Efobi okay, Sprague 2 big bads, Gio was good until he got hurt, Z-Marsh is not ready—Klein was a big loss as a blocker. Underwood: worse on the review than we thought. He missed some early reads and then Oklahoma sped him up. Also had major fetters on from his coaching staff. Once they're more confident in what they're seeing they'll trust him more. He can't read a smash route right now, so it's a pickle. Disappointed with Chip: You're supposed to be the guy who Malzahns our offense. Sam: they're playing the 2023 Penn State game. Difference in that game was Michigan had the top two defenses in the country. But that 2nd defense is on the field: Benny, Guy, Moore, Hausmann: That's the 2nd team! Defense: Predictable response: put 12 personnel on the field and go 4-wide. Wink needs to learn he can get away with regular-ass nickel unless they have impact blocking TEs. When you're missing tackles and chips and have vets busting there's too much on them. "Too much" may have been Game 2 with injuries piling up at cornerback, Barham out for a half, and playing in Oklahoma.

In this week's episode Al Borges and Sam Webb discussed Michigan's offensive performance in its 24-13 loss to Oklahoma and the upcoming game against Central Michigan. Borges highlighted the need for better protection and communication among the offensive line and tight ends, noting the inexperience of the current players. Borges again praised Bryce Underwood's talent and long-term potential but pointed out his struggles versus the Sooners, scrambling unnecessarily at times, and not progressing reads at others. He later pointed out the unrelenting pressure Underwood began facing due to breakdowns on the offensive line. Borges highlighted the potential benefit of adding more quarterback runs to the offensive menu. He suggested the offensive line could benefit from utilizing more spread looks and zone runs. Borges also praised the jumbo package's effectiveness, but noted its limited use, and suggested its increased utilization as another possible adjustment. He set goals for the upcoming CMU game: 30+ points, 150-180 rushing yards, and 200 passing yards to get the offense back on track before the matchup with Nebraska. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The finale of Season Six. Mike Bennett's Underwood and Flinch at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mikebennettMusic:Hitman Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Jim and Jon think Michigan should use Underwood's running ability more often

Detroit Sports Podcast -- The Michigan PodcastThis episode -- Bryce Underwood stole the show in his Michigan debut, and Steve is ALL IN on this week's Michigan Podcast!  The true freshman lit up New Mexico with poise, precision, and 250+ passing yards—prompting Steve to wonder if he could indeed be the next generational talent, and say Saturday's road test will reveal if Underwood is “HIM.” The Voice of College Football, Mark Rogers, breaks down Underwood's sensational performance, Michigan's balanced attack, and what to expect against Oklahoma's defense. Plus, the dup recaps Ohio State's upset over #1 Texas.

Sheryl Underwood lit up the Houston airwaves with Madd Hatta on Majic 102.1, keeping it real about life after *The Talk* and her new “I Need a Job Tour.” The comedian, known for her unfiltered wit, admitted she's back to grinding—auditioning, developing projects, and hitting the stage with purpose. More than stand-up, her tour doubles as a movement, with each show supporting local charities, including five in Houston. Mixing sharp humor with straight talk on politics, community, and culture, Underwood reminded fans she's still the same fiery “Def Jam Cheryl,” only now she's hustling harder, giving back, and turning comedy into a cause.

Hour 2 of The Plank Show with Chris Plank and Blake Gamble starts with talk about the two biggest names in tomorrow's game - the quarterbacks: John Mateer and Bryce Underwood.  Later on, the textline answers the day's Blake's Take challenge to predict Sunday's headlines.

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the Michigan football team's 34-17 win over New Mexico to open its 2025 season. They open with a look at the Wolverines' offense. They break down what they saw from Bryce Underwood in his collegiate debut, what it could mean for the rest of the season, as well as the significance of some key returning pass-catchers and offensive linemen stepping up. They also discuss Justice Haynes' star-caliber Michigan debut at running back, and why that could arguably be a bigger deal than Underwood's debut. In the second half of the episode, they look at some key takeaways from the defensive side of the ball. They discuss why the box score might not be as pretty as expected, but why that may not matter much moving forward. They look at New Mexico's success on screen plays and in play-action, but also Michigan's palpable speed and depth on defense. They also discuss the Wolverines' special teams blunders, Jaishawn Barham's suspension, penalties and other observations from the season-opening win. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a successful 2025 debut for Michigan football in Week 1 vs. New Mexico, with the Wolverines cruising to a 34-17 victory and freshman sensation Bryce Underwood looking every bit the part. Tony and Andrew open the show by discussing Underwood's impressive composure, his arm strength and other takeaways from the Week 1 victory. Then the guys welcome Ryan Aber, the OU beat writer for The Oklahoman, to talk about a huge matchup at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman. What's the vibe surrounding this Oklahoma squad? Is quarterback John Mateer legit? And what can Underwood expect against the Sooners' defense in his first career road start? Last but not least, Tony and Andrew make their "much-anticipated" picks and predictions for the Michigan game, the MSU showdown with BC and more. Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

Bryce Underwood stole the show in his Michigan debut, and Steve is ALL IN on this week's Michigan Podcast! The true freshman lit up New Mexico with poise, precision, and 250+ passing yards—prompting Steve to wonder if he could indeed be the next generational talent, and say Saturday's road test will reveal if Underwood is “HIM.” The Voice of College Football, Mark Rogers, breaks down Underwood's sensational performance, Michigan's balanced attack, and what to expect against Oklahoma's defense. Plus, the dup recaps Ohio State's upset over #1 Texas.

What to expect moving forward for Underwood.

Detroit Sports Podcast -- The Michigan PodcastThis episode -- Game week is HERE! Steve Deace is fired up on this week's podcast. Is Bryce Underwood the ONLY key to Michigan's 2025 season? Steve says yes—but not in the way you think. Joined by Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews and Mark Rogers of The Voice of College Football, MP dives into why Underwood needs to be a “JAG” (just a guy) rather than a superhero to unlock Michigan's potential. Plus: The Wolverines' elite defense is critical in early road games, and a preview of the massive Ohio State vs. Texas opener and poll results on whether to play Underwood longer in a blowout. 

Homily for the Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time given by Fr. Eric Underwood.

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Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel made his way to The Michigan Insider studio Wednesday morning (8/27) for another exclusive 1-on-1 conversation with Sam Webb to share his first public reaction to the NCAA's penalty for “sign-gate” and share his initial impressions freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood. Manuel expressed frustration with the NCAA's decision to tie penalties to postseason bans and fines, calling it “antiquated.” He also mentioned ongoing internal discussions about the appeal process. Manuel highlighted the potential of an international game against Western Michigan in Germany, emphasizing the long-term financial benefits. He praised head coach Sherrone's growth and leadership and discussed Underwood's transcendent talent. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have we ever seen a freshman like Underwood? Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here): Have we ever seen a freshman like Underwood? Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Game week is HERE, and Steve Deace is fired up on this week's Michigan Podcast: Is Bryce Underwood the ONLY key to Michigan's 2025 season? Steve says yes—but not in the way you think. Joined by Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews and Mark Rogers of The Voice of College Football, MP dives into why Underwood needs to be a “JAG” (just a guy) rather than a superhero to unlock Michigan's potential. Also discussed is the Wolverines' elite defense to the critical early road games, and a preview of the massive Ohio State vs. Texas opener and poll results on whether to play Underwood longer in a blowout.    

The Chad Hartman Show is LIVE at the WCCO Radio Booth at the Minnesota State Fair! Stop by and see us near the intersection of Carnes and Underwood. Chad opens the show with a discussion about an opinion column featured in the Star Tribune written by Sarah Clarke. Sarah is married to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry and she is in favor of peaceful protest in public spaces but thinks the line should be drawn outside places of residence. Chad takes listeners' texts about the topic. Chad agrees with Sarah and classifying politicians' place of residence off limits for protests. Adam Carter then joins for the weekly Ask Adam Anything segment of the week. Chad fields questions for Adam from the text line and crowd. Chad also breaks the news of the engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Plus, Adam's thoughts on putting President Trump on Mount Rushmore, investing in an awning outside the WCCO radio booth and not tipping at the fair.

In our second hour, we were joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He and Huge talked about the Spartans as they're set to take on Western this Friday night. They talked about expectations for the team this season, and also talked about the Lions, and more. We were then joined by Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com to talk Michigan Football. He gave his thought's on how Underwood will do in his first season, they talked about their expectations for him and the team, and more. We wrapped up the second hour talking with Hope Football player Seth Luhmann. He talked about why he wanted to play at Hope, talked about the team and the amazing community at Hope, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We were joined by Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com to talk Michigan Football. He gave his thought's on how Underwood will do in his first season, they talked about their expectations for him and the team, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're broadcasting from Hope College as the start of the Football season is just around the corner. Throughout the show, we were joined by Head Coach Peter Stuursma and some of his players so we could hear about their team, culture, and more. We were also joined by some of our great guests to talk about the Tigers, Michigan and Michigan State Football, and more. We kicked off the show talking with Coach Stuursma about how last season went for his team, talked about some of the players that are making an impact on the team, talked about the importance of culture, and much more. We were then joined by Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com so we could look ahead to the start of Michigan's season. He and Huge talked about Bryce Underwood being named the starting QB, talked about expectations, talked about the Big Ten, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Hope Football player Austin Harvey. He talked about why Hope is special to him, talked about the type of team they've been building, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by Tim Staudt from Staudt on Sports in Lansing. He and Huge talked about the Spartans as they're set to take on Western this Friday night. They talked about expectations for the team this season, and also talked about the Lions, and more. We were then joined by Anthony Broome from theWolverine.com to talk Michigan Football. He gave his thought's on how Underwood will do in his first season, they talked about their expectations for him and the team, and more. We wrapped up the second hour talking with Hope Football player Seth Luhmann. He talked about why he wanted to play at Hope, talked about the team and the amazing community at Hope, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by Graham Couch from the Lansing State Journal. He and Huge talked about MSU Football, talked about how the off-season went for Coach Smith and the team, discussed their expectations for the season, looked around the rest of the Big Ten, and more. Doug Skene from theWolverine.com then joined us to talk Michigan Football. He and Huge looked ahead to Saturday's game against New Mexico, gave their thought's on Bryce Underwood, and more. We were then joined by Greg Heeres who is one of our Tigers insiders. He and Huge talked about how Skubal pitched in that loss to the Athletics last night. We wrapped up the show talking with Coach Peter Stuursma again as they just wrapped up practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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TeSlaa hype affected the show? Underwood named QB.

CFB is back! Underwood named starter, K- State loses on and off field, Texas vs. OSU, LSU vs. Clemson Picks, Heisman Trophy Predictions, Fleewood wins FedEx Open, Raja Jackson story, and more with Moe Khan and Cam Stewart.

The Chad Hartman Show is LIVE at the WCCO Radio Booth at the Minnesota State Fair! Stop by and see us near the intersection of Carnes and Underwood. Chip Scoggins joins Chad Hartman for the full third hour of the show. They open things with the controversy of the day: the Cracker Barrel rebrand. Other topics of discussion include: If Chip didn't have kids, he would spend a year or two living in Italy. Chip's aversion to change and technological advancements. In the second segment, Chad and Chips discuss the Vikings backup QB situation and the signing of Carson Wentz over the weekend. They also talk about finding balance in the offense that when healthy includes a solid running game. Chips notes that we have yet to see that level of commitment from a play calling perspective from KOC. Chad and Chip then talk about the Twins and what the rest of the season looks like and if any major changes will be made in the offseason. They both think the organization will just run it all back next year, Chip doubts that fans will be on board… but what else is new? Discussion about Gopher football and the Strib's new investment in high school sports coverage wrap up Chip's visit.

The Chad Hartman Show is LIVE at the WCCO Radio Booth at the Minnesota State Fair! Stop by and see us near the intersection of Carnes and Underwood. Chad polls the live crowd what their max wait time at the fair is because he is seeing some long lines for a Monday at the Fair. Dave says that he would wait an hour (without kids) and chides Chad for his upper class lack of patience. They also discuss (the lack of) spatial awareness and list some of the worst types of offenders. Chad is also joined by Sheriff Bob Fletcher of Ramsey County. They kick things off talking about State Fair safety, Sheriff Fletcher says this is the safest place in America for the twelve days duration of the festivities. They touch on their growing drone usage and how officers are set up across the grounds to keep everyone safe.

Drivetime with DeRusha is LIVE at the WCCO Radio Booth at the Minnesota State Fair! Stop by and see us near the intersection of Carnes and Underwood! To kick off the show Jason is joined by Sarah Moberg (Interim CEO of Second Harvest Heartland). They talk about hunger being a solvable issue, 1 in 5 households in Minnesota don't have the food they need. Jason asks about Second Harvest Heartland's programming and where the money donated goes. They also touch on SNAP benefits and the impact of the “Big Beautiful Bill”. Sarah mentions the resources available to people in this time of uncertainty. https://www.2harvest.org/

Drivetime with DeRusha is LIVE at the WCCO Radio Booth at the Minnesota State Fair! Stop by and see us near the intersection of Carnes and Underwood! John Tauer is the head basketball coach at the University of St. Thomas. He brings good news about Minnesota's best rivalry… Tommy vs Johnny. They are scheduled to face each other in non-conference play this year. They also talk about the coming of age the Tommie basketball (and the athletic department in general) program is going through with this year being their first opportunity to qualify for the Big Dance in March. Jason and John touch on NIL and the new landscape of college athletics.

Drivetime with DeRusha is LIVE at the WCCO Radio Booth at the Minnesota State Fair! Stop by and see us near the intersection of Carnes and Underwood! The second hour of the program features Card DeSharks, a visit from Dan Hayes and Taking the Temp of the Minnesota Twins!

The Chad Hartman Show is LIVE at the WCCO Radio Booth at the Minnesota State Fair! Stop by and see us near the intersection of Carnes and Underwood. To kick off the show Chad is joined by former Governor Minnesota Tim Pawlenty. Tim shares his earliest State Fair memory and his plans for the day with his family. Chad asks what it was like to visit the Fair back when he was Governor. Then, Major Garrett makes his weekly appearance. They chat about John Bolton (former National Security Advisor) being raided this morning and how his book may have something to do with it.

The Chad Hartman Show is LIVE at the WCCO Radio Booth at the Minnesota State Fair! Stop by and see us near the intersection of Carnes and Underwood. Sheletta Brundidge makes her weekly appearance on The Chad Hartman Show. Chad teases Sheletta that one of her favorite men (Jacob Frey) will be joining the program later. Then, Mayor Jacob Frey joins the show. He and Chad wade into the stripping of Omar Fateh's DFL endorsement in the upcoming Minneapolis Mayoral race. Chad asks Mayor Frey if he thinks this could backfire on his campaign and the DFL as public mistrust grows in the electoral process and party establishments.

247Sports national basketball director Eric Bossi joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball recruiting. Bossi discusses the Illini's two 2026 commits, Ethan Brown and Landon Davis, as well as several other 2026 targets, including Quentin Coleman, Alex Constanza, Cameron Holmes and Jasiah Jervis. Bossi then hits on 247Sports' process of building international rankings and transfer portal rankings and what he thinks of Brad Underwood's program. Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Labor Day Sale. And use Promo Code ILLINI at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. See site for details. A big thanks to our advertiser, Omaha Steaks! Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just $1: http://bit.ly/3FUGfIj   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 hours 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. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. Quarterback Starts at 0:54 Quick rundown of all the options: it's Bryce. Expectations for Bryce: Vince Young as a RS freshman, who doesn't quite know what to do with the ball and gets jumpy when the pressure's on, but you can see the talent. One thing in his favor: he isn't jumpy at all in the pocket, and the overthrows in the Spring Game were out of character. Michigan has to roll with it, but Big Ten average with huge swings. Will he be more like a sophomore by Ohio State perhaps? [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Skill Positions Starts at 35:36 Running back has two really good players and then a drop to ???. On the very goods, we love Jordan Marshall and might be underrating Justice Haynes—he's got a lot of Corum in him. He's also got a lot of experience as a lead blocker for a running QB, but that's probably not what he came here for. WRs are Donaven McCulley and then a big drop to Just-Guys who probably were better than they looked last year. Think Semaj Morgan should be the #2 since he gives you something—F.Moore, Bell, O'Leary just guys, hearing things about the freshmen doesn't give Brian happy feels. Tight end is the strength of the offense. The spectrum goes fullback: Max Bredeson, h-back: Jalen Hoffman, inline: Marlin Klein, flex: Hogan Hansen. Bredeson kickouts force defenders to overcommit, create bounce opportunities. Klein is an underrated blocker (watch the Reliaquest Bowl). Hansen was open last year, Davis Warren was allergic to throwing at him. Hoffman might be Underwood's secret binkie, can run WR routes and block like an OL. 3. Offensive Line Starts at 1:18:36 PLEASE do not activate our rule that if two guys are battling for a job and it's won by a third guy it's a very bad sign. Concerning that OL was an issue, and player evaluation was an issue, when the HC was the OL coach. It's not a hot take that Andrew Babalola is going to start at Ohio State, Brian. If Evan Link gets fixed and Gio El-Hadi truly feels more comfortable at LG that'd be great; the latter is more likely than the former, but they don't have better options so Link to start. Crippen is who he is; if his issues were mental then could see Juan Castillo having an effect, but Crippen is mentally there and just gets physically dominated. RG and RT are two really good stories for the future, as Efobi and Sprague (especially Sprague) are on track for excellent careers. Depth at G. 4. Hot Takes, Special Teams and Chip Starts at 1:46:36 Takes hotter than Sabrina Carpenter. Thank you to the Michigan fan who left Dominic Zvada out of the Groza semifinalists so he would come back to be the best kicker in Michigan history again. Punter…wasn't great last year but it's not like Hudson Hollenbeck was better in the one game we saw him, and attempts to get more guys in the portal is a little concerning. Returns should be Semaj, I'Marion Stewart, and hearing things about the UMass transfer Anthony Simpson. Chip's offense is about building his passing game onto your running game. They'd like to be an outside zone one way/rollout the other way team but they probably can't run outside zone. Need to hit the downfield shots to keep safeties off their screen game; last year they were set up at 7 yards. MUSIC: "Small Worlds"—Mac Miller    "Memo from Turner"—Mick Jagger "Is the Hugeness Translating"—Floating Action “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

Topics discussed on today's show: National Relaxation Day, Trump and Putin, Baby Shark Lawsuit, Sports News, Miners, Drug Resistant Gonorrhea, Relaxing Activities, The Simple Life, Train Horn, Birthdays, History Quiz, California Love Drop and The Pacific Food & Wine Festival, Fannie Mae, Get The Fake Out, SOG with guest judge Robert Trujillo: Tracy "Super T" Underwood, Miss California, and Apologies.

In the GovClose Certification Program, our students learn the government contracting skills to:Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a “solopreneur” advising businesses that sell to the government.Land high-paying sales executive jobs with companies selling to the government.From Special Ops to the Pentagon: Forrest Underwood on AI, Startups, and the Future of Defense ContractingForrest Underwood's career spans flying MC-130Js for Special Operations, standing up new squadrons overseas, embedding with SOCOM on urgent missions, working with Silicon Valley venture capital firms, and now serving as Chief of Joint Investment Strategies at the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the CEO of Evergreen IndustriesIn this conversation, Forrest explains:How AI, cyber, and space tech companies can break into defense contracting.Why “product–mission fit” is the key to winning contracts without wasting resources.The cultural speed gap between Special Operations and traditional acquisition.How the Forged Act, Speed Act, OTAs, and acquisition reform will change the landscape.Why the best product doesn't always win — and how to fix it.If you're a founder, tech leader, or government contracting professional, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you navigate — and win in — the defense market.Connect with Forrest on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/forrestunderwood/Timestamps / Chapters00:00 – The calm before the storm in defense acquisitions00:40 – AI writing proposals for AI: The growing noise problem01:15 – Special Ops speed: Delivering tech in under 24 hours02:00 – Forrest Underwood: From pilot to defense tech strategist03:00 – The grocery store encounter that launched an Air Force career04:00 – Air Force Academy prep school: Building future officers05:00 – Pilot training pipeline and aircraft assignments07:00 – C-130J missions in Europe and Africa09:00 – Standing up an MC-130J squadron in Okinawa11:00 – Transitioning to joint staff roles in Stuttgart14:00 – SOCOM immersion in Silicon Valley venture capital15:00 – Working with VC firms on AI, cyber, and space tech17:00 – The cultural speed gap in acquisitions19:00 – Overnight integration of mission-critical tech22:00 – Moving into acquisitions leadership at OSD23:00 – Managing $200B in annual defense investments24:00 – Founding Evergreen Industries and product–mission fit28:00 – Navigating the valley of death in defense innovation29:00 – OTAs, SBIRs, DIU, and accelerating acquisition30:00 – Forged Act, Speed Act, and acquisition reform32:00 – Why quality beats volume in proposals34:00 – Non-traditionals vs. primes in the new acquisition era36:00 – Cybersecurity compliance and small business challenges39:00 – Why the best product doesn't always win40:00 – Mapping capabilities to joint warfighting needs42:00 – Accelerating serious companies into DOD contracts45:00 – Sell it first, build it second in defense tech46:00 – Validating demand before developing solutions47:00 – Discovery-driven selling in the DOD49:00 – Understanding frustrations on both sides of the process50:00 – How acquisitions officers evaluate new tech53:00 – Where defense tech funding is headedJOIN the GovClose CommunityFollow me on LinkedIn for our free GovClose Newsletter and real-world GovCon insights

As the Michigan football season creeps closer and closer with kickoff just 17 days away, Tony and Andrew are back for another episode of "Hail Yes" during the dog days of camp. Michigan coach Sherrone Moore spoke with the media for one of the final times of fall camp on Tuesday and gave an inside look at when he plans to name Bryce Underwood, Mikey Keene or Jake Garcia as the starting quarterback, and it'll be before opening kickoff. For now, it looks like Underwood continues to lead the way. Then, the guys talk about Michigan's mantra for the season, "today, not tomorrow," what it means and why it has a hidden benefit that you may not think of. Then after a quick break, Tony and Andrew talk about why these next few days are so important for Michigan football's roster battles and which units fans should really lock in on. Plus, what to make of the alleged gambling situation surrounding Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, who the Wolverines will face in Week 2. And last but not least, Tony got to taste all the food that will be offered at the Big House this year and gives fans an idea of which ones they've got to check out. Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

Things Discussed: Underwood v Keene: Craig tries to make the case for Mikey Keene if he's at all better than Underwood; Sam and Seth jump all over him (with history!) Sayin v Keinholtz: Ohio State tries to make the case for Keinholtz, we jump all over them and prove they're going to be fine (with history!) Young Coaches v Old Coaches: It's good to have a mix. That's really all we talked about, actually. Enjoy the history.

In the penultimate episode of Season 6, our heroes gather underground as trouble gathers up above.Mike Bennett's Underwood and Flinch at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mikebennettMusic:Hitman Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/