MGoBlue Podcasts with Jon Jansen

How are the Wolverines preparing for the season during this pandemic? Jon catches up with Michigan's Director of Strength and Conditioning Ben Herbert to discuss his flexible plans, recent uptick in technology and much more (24:30). Jon and Brian also chat about the NCAA's waiver for spring sports athletes, the bond that the team is forming during this unprecedented time and Tiger King. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jon and Brian take a stroll down memory lane and recap the highlights from the first 100 episodes of In the Trenches. We break it all down into seven categories: Podcast Firsts, Food-Related Clips, Lessons Learned, Best Stories, Most Impactful Quotes, Brian's Favorites and What is Jon Saying?!?. Thanks to our listeners for helping us surpass the 100-episode mark! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The University of Michigan's Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel joins the show to discuss the latest developments on the athletic department and University's response to COVID-19 (10:30). Then, we share some sound pertaining to the postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games from a pair of Wolverines-turned-Olympians in Sam Mikulak and Dr. Jeff Porter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In part two of Jon's conversation with Brian Griese, the former Wolverines quarterback goes through the National Championship season of 1997, including his halftime speech during the Iowa game, the victory over Ohio State to clinch the Big Ten title and the special conversation with his father shortly after the Rose Bowl. We conclude the episode with a few would you rather questions and the importance of video work for the team during the next few weeks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We begin the show with a "Seven from 77" that focuses on Jon's reading of a classic during this period of social distancing, his thoughts on Tom Brady's reported decision to sign with Tampa Bay and a broad look at the first few days of NFL Free Agency. Then, we have part one of a two-part interview with former Michigan quarterback Brian Griese (26:45). The former Rose Bowl MVP talks about the lead-up to the 1997 championship season, including his decision to come to Michigan, his brother's role in a return for a fifth season, and the team's collective chip on its shoulder.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The coronavirus prompted the Big 10 to cancel the rest of all winter and spring sports for this academic year. So, Brian caught up with men's basketball head coach Juwan Howard (1:15), women's basketball head coach Kim Barnes Arico (11:15) and softball head coach Carol Hutchins (26:15) to discuss their student-athletes' reactions to the news, recap their shortened seasons and try to look ahead to a cloudy future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a special edition of In the Trenches. Jon sits down with John "Jumbo" Elliott, the newest Wolverine (and 32nd all-time) selected to the College Football Hall of Fame (9:20). We also talk about the impact of COVID-19, as Brian shares his experience from a surreal day in Indianapolis at the Big 10 men's basketball tournament. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We conclude our defensive preview with a look at the linebacker position, as Jon discusses the impact of Khaleke Hudson and Jordan Glasgow's departures, the growth of Cam McGrone last season and the outlook for Josh Ross in 2020. Then, Defensive Coordinator Don Brown stops by the show to talk about the linebackers and the defense as a whole (18:00). We conclude with a preview of the Big 10 men's basketball tournament, a look back at successful weekends for women's basketball and hockey, and an all-time Would You Rather question.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our 2020 preview rolls along with a breakdown of the Wolverines' secondary. Jon previews the upcoming season for key defensive backs like Dax Hill, Brad Hawkins, Ambry Thomas and Vincent Gray, while also mentioning some up-and-comers to watch. Then, safeties coach Bob Shoop (21:15) and cornerbacks coach Mike Zordich (34:20) chat with Jon about their position groups. We conclude with some basketball talk, Jon's NFL Mock Draft top five and Jon's weekly way Michigan can get into the top four next season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our 2020 preview shifts to the defensive side, as Jon gives his early thoughts on the Wolverines' defensive line. He talks about Carlo Kemp's importance to the defense, Aidan Hutchinson and Kwity Paye's room for growth and some potential X-factors for next season. Then, defensive line coach Shaun Nua stops by the show to look back at last season and preview many of the key cogs on that defensive front. We finish up with some basketball talk, the potential changes to transfer rules and a few Wonderlic questions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.