MGoBlue Podcasts with Jon Jansen

We have a pair of great guests on this week's edition of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer! First, Jon sits down with junior EDGE Derrick Moore, who discusses his growth over his first two college seasons and some takeaways from camp. Then, new Defensive Line Coach Lou Esposito makes his podcast debut around the 16-minute mark. Esposito details his unique journey to Ann Arbor and breaks down his impressions of his position group and the program as a whole.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We continue our introductory conversations with new Michigan men's basketball players by chatting with our first true freshman - Justin Pippen. Pippen discusses his growth as a player, the quick recruitment process with Michigan, and his potential fit on the team this season. Then, Brian shares some observations from summer workouts, which ended last week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jon shares his thoughts on the first week of training camp, the plan for determining the starting quarterback, and Grant Newsome's exciting new assignment on this week's "Seven from 77." Then, we bring you a pair of player guests - offensive lineman Myles Hinton around the 36-minute mark and defensive lineman Kenneth Grant around the 44-minute mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's guest is fifth-year transfer Rubin Jones, who comes to Ann Arbor after becoming the winningest player in North Texas history. Jones reflects on his time with the Mean Green and details his decision to play for Dusty May and the Wolverines. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We focus on the running back room this week, as Jon kicks off the show by welcoming in new Offensive Run Game Coordinator and Running Backs Coach Tony Alford. Alford details his journey to Ann Arbor, shares his early impressions of the program, and discusses the Wolverines' current group of running backs. Then, around the 17-minute mark, Brian visits with fifth-year running back Kalel Mullings, who reflects on last year's run to the National Championship and sets the table for camp and the season ahead.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Roddy Gayle, Jr., joined the Michigan program this spring after spending his first two collegiate seasons in Columbus. Gayle discusses his journey from Niagara Falls to Ann Arbor, his development as a player over the years, and some early impressions of his new program on this week's episode of Defend the Block.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 react to the Big Ten's preseason media poll during our "Seven from 77." Then, two players stop by this week's edition of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Fifth-year defensive back Makari Paige discusses his growth as a player and the opportunity to expand his leadership, with that conversation starting around the 27-minute mark. Then, approximately 36 minutes in, junior wide receiver Tyler Morris reflects on last year's incredible run and previews his position group for 2024.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sophomore forward Sam Walters, a transfer from Alabama, visits with Brian Boesch on this week's episode of Defend the Block. Walters discusses his lengthy relationship with Dusty May, the lessons he took from last year's Final Four run with the Crimson Tide, and his potential fit with the Wolverines this season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on In the Trenches, presented by Meijer, Jon and Brian set the table for the final two weeks before training camp begins and discuss some storylines heading into Big Ten Media Days. Then, they react to some of the individual rankings in the new EA Sports College Football video game and the composite "Top 10 Plays" ranking for the radio crew.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We kick off the episode with women's basketball senior Jordan Hobbs, who details her offseason and offers some early observations on this season's team. Then, around the 22-minute mark, Brian visits with KT Harrell, the men's basketball program's new Director of Basketball Operations. He discusses his excellent playing career, his path to Michigan, and the key components to his role.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.