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Whittingham on Bryce's progressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scotty G's take on Utah suing Freddie Whittingham Sports Roulette: Ute camp Final thoughts

Jake & Ben Full Show From August 21, 2026 Hour 1 BYU finally brings in big man Jaxon Kohler. Ironically it's during a time when Football seems to be jealous over Basketball's Resources.  Top 3 Stories of the Day: Another ownership change in the NBA, A couple of NBA Vets find homes on potential contenders, Sly Sylvester on how Morgan Scalley is changing Ute practices.  Would You Take Bribes if You Had an AP Vote? Hour 2 Josh Furlong, who covers the Utes for KSL.com, joined the show to talk about Utah's lawsuit against Freddie Whittingham and other takeaways with Game 1 coming closer.  Why are people so against BYU's Fan Experiences?  How Much would you Pay for Dinner with Jake & Ben?  Hour 3 BYU Media Availability - BYU HC Kalani Sitake & DT Justin Kirkland Caitlin Clark Deserves to Get More Fouls Called Audio Vault: Does Joe Ingles Keep In Touch with Paul George?  Hour 4 Tony Jones on How LeBron Will Fit Into Philadelphia's Roster Morgan Scalley Making Changes to Ute Practices Thanks for the Voicemails

First hour of the Saturday Show with Christian Esparza and Alex Napoles on August 22, 2026 Freddie Whittingham didn't pay out his contract when he left for Michigan, Utah sues for it Rumor Has It - Kalani Sitake might be right about BYU Football needing more resources Technical Fouls

Full episode of the Saturday Show with Christian Esparza and Alex Napoles on August 15, 2026 Freddie Whittingham didn't pay out his contract when he left for Michigan, Utah sues for it Rumor Has It - Kalani Sitake might be right about BYU Football needing more resources Technical Fouls We hear from BYU and Utah fottball fall camps 5 Minutes Of - NCAA players eligible or not?; Utah Jazz Schedule Weekend Schedule

Utah sues WhittinghamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Correcting the Utah-Whittingham storySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Furlong, who covers the Utes for KSL.com, joined the show to talk about Utah's lawsuit against Freddie Whittingham and other takeaways with Game 1 coming closer. 

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on August 21, 2026 Josh Furlong, who covers the Utes for KSL.com, joined the show to talk about Utah's lawsuit against Freddie Whittingham and other takeaways with Game 1 coming closer.  Why are people so against BYU's Fan Experiences?  How Much would you Pay for Dinner with Jake & Ben? 

Jake & Ben Full Show from August 20, 2026 Hour 1 The University of Utah is SUING Former Tight Ends Coach Freddie Whittingham Top 3 Stories: What are the Denver Nuggets Doing? BYU Big Man Keiba Keita Entering Transfer Portal. Doctors are Petitioning to Stop Monster's Partnership with Big 12.  Jazz Might Have Some Brutal Losses as a Young, Inconsistent Team Hour 2 The Cavaliers just traded for Peyton Watson and extended James Harden. Cleveland is going All-In.  The University of Utah needs to turn the page and move on from the Whittingham family.  Why would Cleveland Extend James Harden After he Lost Them the ECF? Hour 3 Utah Jazz Legend Thurl Bailey talks Offseason Moves & Expectations for This Year's Squad Replies Against Humanity: A New Game Segment from Jake & Ben Audio Vault: 6 Year Anniversary of Nick Castellanos Hitting a Line Drive into Deep Left Field Hour 4 Live at 5 - Utah Suing Freddie Whittingham is a Bad Look for Everybody Involved Will the Clippers Ever Be Punished For Kawhi Leonard? Redacted  

Hour 4 of Jake & Ben on August 20, 2026 Live at 5 - Utah Suing Freddie Whittingham is a Bad Look for Everybody Involved Will the Clippers Ever Be Punished For Kawhi Leonard? Redacted

Hour four of DJ & PK for August 21, 2026: Kevin Graham Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

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ASU beat writer Michelle Gardner University of Utah suing Freddie Whittingham NFL Camp fights

Hour 1 Starting Lineup Cougar Club price gouge  What You May Have Missed Hour 2 NBC Sports Kurt Helin Good, Bad & Ugly Home run review drama in MLB Hour 3 ASU beat writer Michelle Gardner University of Utah suing Freddie Whittingham NFL Camp fights Hour 4 NCAA grants 5th year Sports Roulette Final thoughts

Hour 2 of Jake & Ben on August 20, 2026 The Cavaliers just traded for Peyton Watson and extended James Harden. Cleveland is going All-In.  The University of Utah needs to turn the page and move on from the Whittingham family.  Why would Cleveland Extend James Harden After he Lost Them the ECF?

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on August 20, 2026 The University of Utah is SUING Former Tight Ends Coach Freddie Whittingham Top 3 Stories: What are the Denver Nuggets Doing? BYU Big Man Keiba Keita Entering Transfer Portal. Doctors are Petitioning to Stop Monster's Partnership with Big 12.  Jazz Might Have Some Brutal Losses as a Young, Inconsistent Team

Hour three of DJ & PK for August 20, 2026: Mitch Harper, BYU Cougars insider for KSL Sports Utah sues former coach Freddie Whittingham John Watson Northern Utah Player of the Week

The entirety of DJ & PK for August 20, 2026: HOUR ONE Pablo Mastroeni, Real Salt Lake head coach Bill Bender, CFB writer for the Sporting News John Talty, CFB writer for CBS Sports and 247 HOUR TWO What is Trending: NBA, NFL, CFB, MLB, BYU, RSL, and Golf Tickets for the BYU-Notre Dame aren't actually going for $26,000 Preseason Rankings are just for fun HOUR THREE Mitch Harper, BYU Cougars insider for KSL Sports Utah sues former coach Freddie Whittingham John Watson Northern Utah Player of the Week HOUR FOUR Ron McBride, legendary Utah football head coach Slacker Radio Headlines Feedback of the Day

Rivalries are the lifeblood of college football, but how much does a coach's rhetoric really matter? Chris and Glenn dive deep into the heated discussions surrounding Kyle Whittingham's recent comments on Ohio State and what it means for the upcoming season. Football fans, especially those following the Michigan vs. Ohio State rivalry, won't want to miss this candid analysis! In this episode, Chris and Glenn dissect the implications of Whittingham's stance, questioning whether a coach's sentiments can truly influence a team's performance. They argue that players, not coaches, understand the stakes of these intense matchups better than anyone. With insights from both hosts, you'll discover why keeping the focus on preparation and execution is paramount, regardless of the pre-game hype. You'll learn about the importance of authenticity in coaching, how player-led teams often outperform those reliant on coach-driven motivation, and why the conversation around rivalry games can sometimes be more about spectacle than substance. Chris emphasizes that it's the players' readiness and mindset that ultimately determine the outcome on the field. As the season approaches, the stakes are higher than ever. Ignoring the realities of team dynamics and player psychology can lead to disastrous results. With a fresh perspective on coaching strategies and team preparation, this episode is essential for anyone passionate about college football. Join Chris and Glenn as they navigate the complex interplay between coaching styles and player performance. Perfect for Michigan fans and college football enthusiasts alike, this episode promises to leave you better prepared for the thrilling season ahead. Don't miss this thought-provoking discussion that challenges the conventional wisdom of sports rivalries!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima open by dissecting the Michigan-Ohio State hate rivalry, debating whether Kyle Whittingham's measured comments about Ohio State are genuine or a "Trojan horse" compared to Jeremiah Smith's raw hatred of Michigan, with Albert Breer's warning that Whittingham's words will haunt him if he loses in November. The conversation pivots hard to the Browns, where Ken reveals that despite no one in local media wanting Deshaun Watson to win the starting job, he increasingly believes Watson will be "given" it out of camp over Shedeur Sanders. They play Mike Tannenbaum's blunt take that the Browns should cut ties with Watson entirely given his injury history and poor play, which Ken says just "preaches to the choir" of how locals already feel. Anthony notes the stark gap between local and national coverage, pointing out that national pundits barely mention Shedeur or the Browns at all, dismissing Cleveland's quarterback room as one of the league's worst regardless of who starts.

Andrew and Aaron discuss coach Kyle Whittingham's recent press conference ahead of his first season coaching Michigan Football. We discuss Whittingham's comments on position groups, key players, and second-year quarterback Bryce Underwood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze recent comments regarding the quarterback competition and address fan concerns about the process being rigged. They also discuss the intense pressure on Ryan Day as the Ohio State rivalry looms and react to the leaked Cleveland Cavaliers schedule. 02:13 - Monken on QB Competition 06:46 - Addressing Rigged Rumors 12:41 - Lessons from 2007 Browns 20:02 - Whittingham on Ohio State 26:54 - Ryan Day's Hot Seat 38:00 - Cavs Schedule Leak Frustration

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima dig into Utah coach Kyle Whittingham's comments downplaying the significance of rivalry hate, arguing that emotion and hatred have historically decided big games like Ohio State-Michigan and that Whittingham's measured tone concerns them. The conversation shifts into a broader college football preview, with the two debating Ryan Day's hot-seat status entering the season given his 2-4 record against Michigan and Ohio State's brutal fall schedule against USC, Indiana, and Oregon. They also share old stories from their sports-media pasts, including run-ins with Charlie Weis and John Harbaugh, and close by hyping the September 12th Ohio State-Texas primetime showdown as a potential "Browns Bowl" distraction.

We're a month away from the start of the college football season and the "Hail Yes!" podcast crew is here to break it down. What should be the expectations for Michigan football in Year 1 under Kyle Whittingham? Then the guys make predictions for how many games Michigan will win and look at some comps for Whittingham and Michigan for realistic expectations. Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

Stoney hopped into the big seat with Valenti on vacation this week. He and Rico react to Skubal getting traded to the Dodgers, discuss Michigan's new coach's lack of hatred towards OSU, Akron's new sweepstakes that will allow fans to call plays, and more!

Things Discussed: Seth and Craig are on early to talk about 5th year seniors returning if they're able (won't be that many because roster spots and NIL budgets are used up). Also Detroit Tigers trades. You coulda been a contender, given the next generation something to love. Dads with young kids in Polanco jerseys, but you never see a Deivi Cruz jersey because they weren't watchable enough to care. FOOOOOOOTBALL!!! Weight gains/strength gains? Sort of an indictment on the state of the program last year if guys like Etta are making big gains (Staehling makes more sense). May also just mean the team is marketing this. Frazier we believe in, because we hear it from many places. OL was good last year but when they got to Ohio State that was a bridge too far. Babalola/Frazier/Sprague/Link? They're all tackles. Can't move Sprague. We don't know this staff well enough yet to read between the lines. Whittingham walked in like "this cupboard ain't bare." Jake Guarnera will be a great center. One thing Sherrone did well was recruit Cs. Can tell because Texas went right at him in the offseason. Bracy is going to start. Second-best safety in run support on PFF, and it really translated on his tape. That guy fills! Players insist Staehling will be a breakout guy. Sam recalls the interviews he did with a bunch of players. Expecting the anchor of the defense will be the DL. Dom Nichols will step up. Deyvid Palepale will be an impact guy. Brian: This is a harder sell for me. Let Urban in the building? Sure but don't let him see anything.

The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone, and the Tigers have a new look after trading Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize. Is this a good thing for Detroit, or a bad look for the MLB? NFL Preseason kicks off this week, what are we thinking about the Lions' training camp? Kyle Whittingham and other B1G coaches stirred the pot a bit at their media days, should Wolverines be ok with what their new coach said? A review of The Odyssey, ESPN Jeopardy, and more in Tedertainment Tonight. Take a listen and hit us up @3pointpod! Thanks to: Memorial Healthcare Wellness Center, Blackstone's Public House, Nelson House Funeral Home, Success Group Mortgage & Servicing, Kori Shook & Associates, Jacobs Insurance, AZee Branding Solutions, Pickpocket Sports & Outdoors, Lebowsky Center, Marrs Furniture & Mattress Barn, Shiawassee County Fair, Nichols Painting, SportsNet MI

The guys read your texts and take your calls on Kyle Whittingham's (lack of) disdain for Ohio State.

Stoney and Rico went through the preseason top-25 CFB poll before shifting to a conversation about Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham's comments about his lack of hatred of rival Ohio State.

Ryan and Aaron are back from Big Ten Media Days to break down the biggest storylines from the event. They talk expectations for the season, Bryce Underwood and QB depth, positional battles entering fall camp, and Whittingham's evaluation of players in the weight room. All that and more in the latest Wolverine Confidential! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham's first Big Ten Media Days featured plenty of rivalry talk, the unnecessary need for hate in a rivalry, his happiness with being at Michigan, the development of quarterback Bryce Underwood, the depth at defensive line, the search for an offensive line, and more.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Marcus Hartman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tony Gerdeman to discuss their biggest takeaways from Whittingham's sitdown with the media.Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today

New Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham's first Big Ten Media Days featured plenty of rivalry talk, the unnecessary need for hate in a rivalry, his happiness with being at Michigan, the development of quarterback Bryce Underwood, the depth at defensive line, the search for an offensive line, and more.In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Marcus Hartman of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tony Gerdeman to discuss their biggest takeaways from Whittingham's sitdown with the media.Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, the award-winning, upscale steakhouse in Downtown Columbus, named one of the Top 50 steakhouses in America by Food Network. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today

Andrew and Tony were live just moments after Michigan football finished up its media availability at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago, where new coach Kyle Whittingham made his first appearance on behalf of the Wolverines. Whittingham was asked about all kinds of subjects, from the scandals on campus to Bryce Underwood in Year 2, and the guys break down the biggest moments. Was Whittingham trying to temper expectations for the first time? And what should we make of his comments on Bryce Underwood saying he's the best player to ever come out of the state of Michigan? For all that and more, listen to the episode above. Read all about the Michigan Wolverines by heading to our website at freep.com/sports.

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga break down their takeaways from covering Michigan at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago.They open with a look at Kyle Whittingham's press conference appearances. They discuss their overall impressions, Michigan's revamped approach to strength and conditioning, Bryce Underwood, Whittingham's approach to the rivalry and his season expectations.In the second half of the episode, they discuss Whittingham's depth chart breakdown, and what the players had to say while speaking in Chicago.

Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb on July 30, 2026. Hour 1 Andrew Gentry, BYU offensive lineman Big Season anticipated for BYU What You May Have Missed Hour 2 Stewart Mandel, editor-in-chief of College Football for the Athletic G, B, & U: NBA inquiry into Clippers, Kawhi Leonard could go into 2027 Positivity toward the BYU football season Hour 3 Alema Harrington, Utah Jazz TV Broadcast Pre Half and Post Jay Hill on taking the Whittingham defense to Ann Arbor Politicians provide clarifications on the Protect College Sports Act Hour 4 Jon Wilner, college football writer for Mercury News, Wilner Hotline Jim Olson, Utah Jazz President Sports Roulette: Former BYU star Taysom Hill says farewell to New Orleans Saints

Hour 3 of Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb. Alema Harrington, Utah Jazz TV Broadcast Pre Half and Post Jay Hill on taking the Whittingham defense to Ann Arbor Politicians provide clarifications on the Protect College Sports Act

Today the show is broadcasting from Ferris State University as the Ferris State Bulldogs get prepared for the upcoming Football season starting next week. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of the great people connected to Ferris State Football so we could preview the season. We were also joined by some of our other great guests to talk about the Detroit Tigers, Michigan and Michigan State Athletics, and more. We kicked off the show talking with former Major Leaguer John Vander Wal. He and Huge talked about the news that broke this morning in regards to Max Clark being called up to the Tigers. They gave their thoughts on what this means for the Tigers, talked about if they think Skubal will be traded now, and more. We were then joined by Dan Hasty who is the voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps. He gave us his thoughts on what type of impact Max Clark will make, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Greg Heeres who is one of our Baseball insiders. He gave us his thoughts on Max Clark being called up, he told us how he can help you with succession planning, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by Ferris Football players Wyatt and Tarik Bower. They talked about what brought them to play Ferris Football for Tony Annese, talked about the other sports they've played that will help in their Football careers, talked about the Championship culture at Ferris State, looked ahead to the start of the season, and much more. We were then joined by Ferris State Football player Ben Przytula. He told us about his journey to Ferris State, talked about getting prepared for the season, told us about the standard the Bulldogs hold themselves to, and much more. In our final hour, Doug Skene from theWolverine.com joined us. He and Huge talked about the Warde Manuel/Sherrone Moore situation at Michigan, talked about Michigan Football and what they're looking for from the team this season, talked about their expectations for Whittingham, gave their thoughts on how Bryce Underwood will do this season, and more. We then played Bill's earlier conversation with Dan Hasty in regards to the Tigers calling up Max Clark. We wrapped up the show talking with Ferris State Football Head Coach Tony Annese. He learned yesterday that he'll be going into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, so he told us about his initial reaction to that. He also talked about who inspired him when he first began Coaching, talked about some of the sacrifices he's had to make to become a great Coach, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Doug Skene from theWolverine.com joined us. He and Huge talked about the Warde Manuel/Sherrone Moore situation at Michigan, talked about Michigan Football and what they're looking for from the team this season, talked about their expectations for Whittingham, gave their thoughts on how Bryce Underwood will do this season, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In our final hour, Doug Skene from theWolverine.com joined us. He and Huge talked about the Warde Manuel/Sherrone Moore situation at Michigan, talked about Michigan Football and what they're looking for from the team this season, talked about their expectations for Whittingham, gave their thoughts on how Bryce Underwood will do this season, and more. We then played Bill's earlier conversation with Dan Hasty in regards to the Tigers calling up Max Clark. We wrapped up the show talking with Ferris State Football Head Coach Tony Annese. He learned yesterday that he'll be going into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, so he told us about his initial reaction to that. He also talked about who inspired him when he first began Coaching, talked about some of the sacrifices he's had to make to become a great Coach, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dave McCann and Blaine Fowler open the July 27, 2026 episode of Y's Guys one week out from BYU's fall camp report date, digging into Pro Football Focus's Big 12 quarterback rankings (where Bear Bachmeier lands at a surprising No. 6 despite a 12-win freshman season) and PFF's Big 12 running back rankings, where reigning offensive player of the year LJ Martin checks in at No. 3. They also cover The Athletic's ranking of the nation's top senior linebackers, which features two Cougars — Cade Uluave and Isaiah Glasker — in the top eight for the first time in program history, break down College Football Zone's game-by-game win probabilities that project BYU to go 11-1 with the lone loss coming against Notre Dame in Provo, and debate whether Cougar fans can root for Kyle Whittingham's Michigan now that Whittingham, Jay Hill, and Jason Beck have all left Utah for Ann Arbor.BYU Radio color analyst Hans Olsen joins live to tell the story of the LaVell Edwards home visit that flipped him from a Nebraska commitment to BYU, reflect on Kalani Sitake's growth as a head coach and how close the program came to losing him to Penn State, and rank his top five transfer portal additions headlined by Cade Uluave and Roger Saleapaga. Olsen breaks down the difference between playing offensive and defensive line at the NFL level, weighs in on how BYU should manage LJ Martin's workload as he chases the program's all-time rushing record, and closes with his Five Questions picks for the team's biggest impact players by position.The back half of the show covers AJ Dybantsa being named the Big 12's Male Athlete of the Year, men's and women's basketball preseason rankings, new football jersey patch news, and campus notes spanning soccer, volleyball, track and field (including Lexy Halladay-Lowry's repeat national steeplechase title), baseball Hall of Famer Jeff Kent, and golf top-16 finishes from Zac Blair and Patrick Fishburn. Hotel Park City/Ruth's Chris Superfan Kevin Kelley — born the day of the Miracle Bowl — rounds out the night with a round of “Where Were You,” sharing his favorite BYU sports memories from Notre Dame Stadium to Jimmermania.#YsGuys #BYU #BYUFootball #BYUCougars #CougarNation #GoCougs #Big12Football #BearBachmeier #HansOlsen #FallCamp2026 #CadeUluave #IsaiahGlasker #LJMartin #KalaniSitake #NotreDameFootball #BYUBasketball #AJDybantsa #RobWright #BYUSuperfans #ProvoUtah #LDS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The big 32-inch wheels are coming. They've already rolled through multi-stage mountain bike races, XC World Cups, gravel competitions and DH runs. For some, they provoke eye-rolls as the bike industry pursues yet another standard whether you want it or not. But you'll see more of them soon. Geoff Kabush, mountain bike legend, underbiking advocate and long-time gear-head, has seen all this before. He started mountain biking on 26-inch wheels and experienced the rise (and growing pains) of 29ers. With 32s, he's already been experimenting. In May 2025, he rode a custom-built hardtail with 32”-wheels near Fox's office in North Carolina to explore bike geometry on the big hoops. He's also worked with Sam Whittingham of Naked Bicycles based on B.C.'s Quadra Island, where Whittingham made a 32-inch-wheel gravel bike that Kabush is riding. This episode of the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast features a look at the nuances of the new wheel size. Kabush talks about how geometry is evolving. “Butt clearance,” the room a rider's rear end needs when their weight is back over the rear wheel, comes up. He also reveals how he can feel a bit of guilt when pushing test equipment to failure, especially with an emerging technology in which spares are in short supply. And Kabush has practical tire tips, too. Have a listen.

We visit with Michigan's new Linebackers Coach Alex Whittingham this week on In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. He reflects on his successful stint with the Kansas City Chiefs' coaching staff and previews some of the talent in the Wolverines' linebacker room. Programming note: In the Trenches will be taking a brief break, with more coverage coming around the start of training camp!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

GET IN WE'RE BOOKING: THE VALIANT KICKSTARTER ENDS TODAY. If you want your name in the book, today's the last day to do that. Things Discussed: VALIANT: Sam's getting background to tell stories nobody's heard yet from Dusty May. Ken Pomeroy is going to walk us through the 2PA Revolution and how it led to some of the best basketball teams ever. John Gasaway is going through the history of his understanding of the game, and the Michigan fans who pulled him along that journey. Will Warren is going to get into the way strategy and analytics created a special team. Craig's book too. Alex Drain chopped it in half, and it's finally written. Texas Tech and Sorsby: Craig walks us through the judge's insane decision, notes there's still a four-judge panel (of all TTU grads) that it needs to get through before this really is a thing. The reaction of the league is loud, but they're not going to do 90% of what they threaten, for many reasons. Comparison with reaction to Signgate: Difference was anyone who knows ball was saying it's horseshit. What do TTU fans say? They say Texas has been getting players off for worse for a century. What's the fix? Probably one part of the story that eventually leads to a CBA, because that's how the pro leagues control this. In break: the 1950s NYU scandal in the context of 1950s NCAA and the players making no money as everyone was getting rich. In-state recruiting: Some big guys going out of state. Guerrant: let's see if Michigan passes the ball this year before we take an impending Oregon commitment seriously. Gideon Gash: TTU means Michigan can come back around; big loss for MSU. Whittingham has done a good job adapting to Michigan recruiting. Retaining Bellamy retained connections in Michigan and the East. Harding gives him credibility all over the Midwest. Way they reacted to the NCAA attacking SMSB was like early Harbaugh. Pat Fitzgerald's slow start means little; he's got some OL, and that's what you really need. Seth likes the Frey-type tackle they got from Brighton.

REMINDER: ONE WEEK TO GET THE VALIANT KICKSTARTER FUNDED Things Discussed: The Weddle comment: What does Bryce have to show this year to show this is working? Craig: If they win more than 8 games. Brian: Get the running game down. If he can read out an option everything becomes easier for him. Early Vince Young. Seth: He's got to show us his Detroit Hustles Harder side. There's a misconception in sports that money equals softness, but Underwood was the #1 prospect in his class because he was as much a grinder as he was talented. Let that show, and he'll win hearts and minds. Get to where JJ was as a true sophomore. Terrelle Pryor Year 2. Sam: Shoulda paid for a QB coach last year. He's got to stop looking at the rush. Statistically he was better than he looked. We're overrating his dismal Spring Game performance and underrating how often he had touchdown passes that his receivers botched or interceptions they didn't fight for. Andrew Marsh wasn't even looking for the ball early in the season. JJ Buchanan isn't missing the plays Freddie Moore didn't make. Whittingham recruiting: They're serious and they're recruiting the way they do, but it's interesting that they're also doing things that Harbaugh did. Tank (metal name!) Watson wasn't a Utah-style recruitment; it's a Harbaugh trick to go to big Southern schools and look at the late-developing fifth guy the scouts aren't watching because there are 4- and 5-stars all over the field. Is he a pure linebacker? Might be an edge, might be a Cole Sullivan. Sam: Dakota Guerrant is leaning Oregon but Michigan won't give up on him; they won't lose an NIL battle, but they need to prove they can pass the ball this fall. Gabe Osborne is the best player in the country; don't care what it costs. Like that he committed to hometown Oklahoma instead of Ohio State. Sam shares how Michigan flipped an NCAA decision to screw over SMSB by inviting all the campers to Michigan. Reminds us of the early Harbaugh alacrity in recruiting. Milan Momcilovic: Sam is down on Pope, thinks you don't go to Kentucky for any reason but money. Brian gives him a mulligan because UK was injured; Sam says if they don't go further than Texas this year he's fired. Funny that BYU has money as soon as Pope leaves. Michigan to play an outdoor basketball game at the Marlins stadium, because Fox was mad they didn't get to broadcast it if they played at MSG. B10 has rights to those games. Whatever the rationale is, it's a sad statement about how the sport is structured. The latest frontier is streaming. Seth thinks this is a very bad turn; how many streaming services do you need to sign up for to watch every Michigan football and basketball game this year? Worse, putting games behind paywalls is putting them out of reach of fans, especially young adults, who will find something else, cannibalizing your future (and destroying smaller market teams) for a few bucks today. Can't fault Dusty May and Michigan because they're just playing the game. I do fault the commissioner of the Big Ten and the TV execs who can't see past what money sticks to their fingers. Seth Dream: Cut out the TV guys, develop your own streaming network and keep all of the money. If you put a tenth of the money the TV guys get into production you'd have it. Brian: You're crazy; they outsource everything, and when they don't they create Big Ten Plus. Seth: not crazy, because TV takes a greater share now than they ever have before, because streaming is a new frontier that hasn't calcified yet, sports fans would rather install a free app where they could watch all of their games for free than six apps they have to sign up for. What makes it impossible is Michigan and Ohio State etc. won't like it because it's too fair.

Breaking down teams ranked #15 through #11 in the 2026 preseason power ratings. Tennessee looks to rebound behind Josh Heupel and a new defensive coordinator. Michigan begins the Kyle Whittingham era with Bryce Underwood entering a pivotal second season. LSU turns to Lane Kiffin and Sam Leavitt in one of the sport's biggest offseason transformations. USC may have Lincoln Riley's most complete roster yet, while Ole Miss enters the post-Kiffin era with Pete Golding, Trinidad Chambliss, and Kewan Lacy leading the charge.The episode includes roster analysis, transfer portal impact, schedule breakdowns, win total picks, playoff outlooks, strengths, weaknesses, and predictions for all five programs.

We spotlight tight ends on this week's episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Senior tight end Zack Marshall kicks off the episode by breaking down his unique offseason and previewing the new-look Michigan offense. Then, tight ends coach Freddie Whittingham joins the show around the 20-minute mark to detail his acclimation to the program, offer some thoughts on the players in his room, and recount his fascinating journey to coaching.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The first Michigan Spring Game under Kyle Whittingham ended with a 7-6 win for the Maize team over the Blue team. Sam Webb and Josh Newkirk of The Michigan Insider provided a postgame analysis from the Big House. They began by reviewing Bryce Underwood's performance; the sophomore quarterback completed 3 of 9 passes for 22 yards during the first-quarter thud period. Although his showing was mixed, Coach Whittingham noted it did not reflect Underwood's progress throughout the spring. The discussion then shifted to freshman quarterback Tommy Carr, who impressed with his decision-making and improvisational skills, leading the team in rushing. Five-star freshman running back Savion Hiter also stood out for his power, footwork, and speed. Jordan Marshall demonstrated strong vision and burst, prompting a discussion of expectations for the 2026 running game. The defensive line performed well, with young players such as Benny Patterson, Lugard Edokpayi, Bobby Kanka, and Deyvid Palepale making notable contributions. While the defense is currently ahead of the offense, Whittingham explained that this is typical when implementing a new offensive system, as he experienced at Utah. The breakdown concluded by emphasizing the Wolverines' strong buy-in and significant strength gains, which have contributed to the coaching staff's confidence heading into the fall. 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: Best Michigan team ever? Seth: This team would destroy any previous Michigan team. The game gets better, the training gets better, the strategy gets better. They played together like they were together four years. Championships are not easy. This team vs Fab Five: Fabs had to score at the rim, and you can't do that against this team. 1989 team? The way Rice was shooting they could beat anybody, and they had more shooting. 2013 team? They were so good offensively but they'd need a ridiculous shooting day from the backcourt. Remember they didn't let Terry shoot threes, but perhaps he developed that in the NBA. The refs hated the Fabs so much more than this team too, and they didn't really have a developed post game until Juwan was a junior. But imagine if you could put college C-Webb on a modern team, making him a switchable five? Oh man he'd be so good now. This is the next evolution of hoops: consistent twos are better than threes, because threes will die on you. Hunter S. Thompson: Sports journalist. Loy = Morez? No. Program golden age? They're going to continue to be very good, but this year will be among the best. It took a lot of luck to have a guy like Mara going unused by Mick Cronin and have a guy like Yaxel who's the best player of last year who wasn't in the NBA this year. It gets harder to rebuild this team, because even Izzo is in the portal for rim protectors. The market at the rim has gone way up after they saw this team. JP Estrella will help them on ORebs: he was one of the best on that team of bears. Break: Our what-might-have-been team: Sam's is Kelly Baraka, Seth's is Antonio Bass as Rich Rod's 2008 QB. Football: Hiter hype is off the charts. Sam thinks he's going to be an amazing zone runner. Reliving Najee Harris: there were two flights; he was sitting next to Tua Tagovailoa on the other one, so you can't criticize him too much. Sounds like a really good OL: Sam takes his Frazier victory lap. Gwar and Sprague and Norton, LG is Link, Efobi or Gach. How much will they run the QB? 1) They flipped an Illinois commit, and 2) Whittingham's an Urban Meyer assistant.

1 hour and 58 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. Hockey - Recapping the Frozen Four Starts at 0:51 We gotta talk about the hockey tournament. The fake hockey tournament. Whether they won or lost, it doesn't change anything about who this team was. Michigan played well enough to win, but one shot in nine minutes ended it. Almost every year it's not the best team that wins, it's usually Duluth or Denver. Denver is like the UConn men's basketball of hockey. There's no emotional story to apply your fandom to when it's just randomness. Denver's lack of penalties that were objectively bad no-calls just doesn't make it feel fair, especially the way they called Michigan's penalty in OT. even Alex and David think it was egregious, the players that poured their hearts into this deserve better. There is something wrong with this tournament, there would be a lot more respect for Buccigross if he would say something along those lines. There's not something wrong with Michigan, there's something wrong with the tournament. Imagine if in basketball they just stopped calling fouls in OT.  2. Hockey - Looking Ahead Starts at 27:50 Moldenhauer and Hage have announced returns. Apparently players have been informed to avoid the AHL if they can, college is a lot more enjoyable. Jack Nesbitt is the 12th overall pick and could be coming in, he's a TJ Hughes replacement. He's in the OHL playoffs and might not make a decision right away. Cameron Reid could also be coming in from the OHL, 21st overall to Nashville. Perron is the biggest one on the fence, if you get him then all your holes are plugged. JP Hurlbert is coming in regardless but he might wait a year to contribute. Nick Seaman is coming in as a 4th liner, Cooper Dennis might get deferred (and is Alex Drain sized). A lot of teams will be better next season, but Penn State had Gavin McKenna and weren't that great. Michigan State isn't missing a beat. There are a lot more, and better, options than just going to the NHL these days. They should be a pre-season top three, or maybe even top one.  3. Hot Takes and Basketball Portal Starts at 59:16 Takes hotter than the Denver Pioneers. The Red Wings need to make David Carle their head coach so they can win while being out-shot 2:1. This information might be outdated by the time you hear it! What is happening in the portal right now? Not much. Michigan gets JP Estrella out of Tennessee. He's a high efficiency but low usage player which is weird. He's a moneyball play vs getting Flory Bidunga. Otherwise there's not a lot of chatter. We're starting to expect Morez Johnson to return. Michigan needs a true rim protecting center and could probably also use a starting three. Juke Harris is worth going after but not worth the big bag, give that to the Seton Hall center, Najai Hines. Freshman Brandon McCoy went to a camp and looks like a guy you could have for 20 minutes a game. There's a trust of Dusty in the portal that the fanbase didn't have with Juwan. The Big Ten runs college basketball now. How would Beilein have done during this era?  4. Spring Game Preview Starts at 1:38:41 Spring Game is this weekend at 2pm, 12-18 starters will be sitting out. Bryce will probably play since they don't have enough quarterbacks, we better see Savion Hiter. Position groups are going to be split into balanced squads rather than have a draft, making it more like a controlled practice than a real game. In years past it was frustrating to see future NFL linemen with a walk-on running back behind them, you can't learn much from that. We expect to see a more evolved version of the offense with more quarterback runs. There is Travis Johnson buzz at wide receiver. Brian doesn't want to hear about Kendrick Bell. Hogan Hanson is generating excitement and the offensive line has intriguing positional battles. Evan Link is back and might play, Babalola is not playing yet. Whittingham is good at running the quarterback, it won't be the 2011 offense but it should be effective. The coaches apparently like the depth on the defensive line and think it's the strength of the team, which, ehhhh. Brian breaks down why this is not true. They trust Palepale. Do you prefer EDGE or ED? Linebacker depth is a concern, they don't really have anyone to back up the three main guys. The secondary should be settled in. Shamari Earls is making a move at corner. Who's at nickel now? If Rod Moore isn't on the field in the spring game then enjoy a nice coaching career. Kerry Coombs brings a lot of old guy energy and gets mic'd up a lot. Jay Hill is like the mormon kid from South Park. Don't blame us if it rains. MUSIC: "I Root"—Michael Nau "Sitting Still"—Michael Rault "Sails Across the Sea"—Boz Metzdorf “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra