MGoBlue Podcasts with Jon Jansen

We have two more assistant coaches on In the Trenches this week, as Jon starts by welcoming in Defensive Backs Coach and Co-Defensive Coordinator Steve Clinkscale. Clinkscale details some of his coaching tactics (2:00) and breaks down the depth in the Wolverines' secondary (7:30). Then, Defensive Line Coach Mike Elston reflects on his successful first year back in Ann Arbor in 2022 (14:30) and analyzes the players in his position group heading into this season (17:00).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 men's basketball introductions with a young man who is returning to Southeast Michigan, Seton Hall graduate transfer Tray Jackson. Jackson details his return home to play for the team he cheered for growing up (4:00) and breaks down what his skill set can bring to the program (9:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Over the next couple of weeks, we will catch up with some Michigan position coaches. On this episode of "In the Trenches," presented by Meijer, Jon chats with Wide Receivers Coach Ron Bellamy about the offseason work to this point (2:00) and the players he gets to work with in the wide receiver room (6:00). Then, Tight Ends Coach Grant Newsome reflects on his first season as a position coach (25:00) and breaks down the group of tight ends he has in 2023 (27:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Over the next few weeks, we'll get to know the newest members of the men's basketball program. We begin with Tennessee graduate transfer Olivier Nkamhoua. He details his path to the Wolverines (5:00), breaks down his game and potential role this season (8:00), and shares the importance of his upbringing (14:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Heading into the holiday weekend, we have a bonus episode of Defend the Block for you, as Brian chats with the newest member of the Orlando Magic - Jett Howard. Howard details his experience at last week's NBA Draft (3:00), discusses what is next for him in the coming months (8:00), and shares what Michigan Basketball means to him (10:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With kickoff about two months away, Jon and Brian break down each position group at this stage of the offseason. Jon assigns a confidence level for each unit and assesses some areas where things seem to be solidified, while also offering up some critical questions that must be answered between now and the opener. They start with the offense at the 8:00 mark, transition to the defense at the 32:00 mark, and finish with some thoughts on special teams and the coaching staff at the 45:30 mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian starts this week's episode by reacting to the two Wolverines who were selected in the top 15 picks of last week's NBA Draft - Jett Howard (11th, Orlando) and Kobe Bufkin (15th, Atlanta). Then, Brian sits down with one of the new members of Michigan women's basketball - fifth-year senior Lauren Hansen. Hansen details her journey to the program (9:00), describes her style of basketball (13:00), and discusses her life off the floor (22:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we wrap up another season of Conqu'ring Heroes, Jon Jansen sits down with Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics here at the University of Michigan. Manuel reacts to the athletic department's record-setting 13 Big Ten Championships during the 2022-23 season (1:00), shares his thoughts on some of the changes within the Big Ten (5:00), discusses NIL and the transfer portal (15:00), and provides some other updates from around the department (21:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Wolverine and current Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Mo Hurst stops by "In the Trenches" this week! Hurst discusses his NFL journey to this point (1:30), reflects on his time in Ann Arbor (6:00), and shares his thoughts on the state of the Wolverines program (24:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After discussing the program's addition of three transfers (Nimari Burnett, Tray Jackson, and Olivier Nkamhoua) and looking ahead to this week's NBA Draft, Brian sits down with former Big Ten Freshman of the Year and All-Big Ten performer Daniel Horton, who reflects on his four seasons in the Maize and Blue (9:00) and shares his thoughts on the upcoming Michigan men’s basketball season (19:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.