Champions Of The West

In this episode we discuss Michigan's thrashing of Nebraska while professing our love for Colin Castleton (3:15), Zavier Simpson's hook shot masterpiece against Maryland (8:00), Michigan's rotation moving forward (17:30), potential NBA attrition (25:45), previewing Michigan and MSU on Saturday night (29:45), predictions for the game (39:00) and Big Ten Tournament possibilities (45:15).

In this episode we discuss Michigan's ugly loss to Penn State and John Beilein's ejection (2:45), another defensive masterpiece against Maryland (7:00), the Minnesota rematch at the Barn (20:00), the first Michigan-MSU game of the season (24:45) and predictions for both games (30:30).

In this episode we break down Zavier Simpson's brilliant performance in Michigan's win over Ohio State (3:45), the Big Ten West clunker in Iowa City (8:00), Michigan ventures to New Jersey to play suddenly-resurgent Rutgers (16:20), Wisconsin comes to Ann Arbor in a rematch (21:45) and how many wins take the Big Ten and give teams a chance at a #1 seed (35:30). 

In this episode we chat with special guest Eric Shapiro about his start making basketball videos on Twitter (3:00), how he  gained traction amongst the Michigan fanbase (6:30), his writing process and articles on UM Hoops (10:00), recap the game against Indiana (11:30), the Player of the Year in the Big Ten so far (19:45), round out our all Big Ten team (24:30), the Defensive Player of the Year (29:00), the Big Ten Freshman of the Year (31:15), preview the OSU game on Tuesday (34:30) and give predictions against OSU and Iowa (44:15).

In this episode we discuss Michigan's newest football coach Josh Gattis (2:45), Michigan's wins over Illinois and Northwestern this week (10:00), is Michigan's undefeated record due to a weak schedule (17:00), preview the game against Wisconsin (22:00), and give predictions for the game (29:45).

In this episode we discuss Michigan's disappearing act against Florida in the Peach Bowl (2:00), the Wolverines' success on the recruiting trail in conjunction with two coaches leaving for OSU (8:00), the College Football Playoff and how Michigan can compete going forward (14:00), discussing Michigan's last four basketball games (24:30), we gush over Jordan Poole and Isaiah Livers (31:00), how many wins to win the Big Ten (35:00) and Michigan's upcoming games against Illinois and Northwestern (38:30).

In this episode we break down Michigan's victory and Sean's experience in Evanston against Northwestern (1:15), Michigan's offensive firepower against South Carolina (5:30), Michigan almost lost to a guy named Flowers and Western Michigan (12:00), the Brandon Johns dilemma (16:30), what we want to see in the next two games (22:30), who has impressed and surprised us the most so far (26:45), and Nick thinks Michigan is the Golden State Warriors (31:15).

In this episode, we discuss Nick and Sean's experience attending Michigan's game in Columbus (1:00), evaluating whether Michigan's season was a success (4:15), recap Michigan's win over North Carolina (10:00), our love for Iggy (11:30), the leap for Jordan Poole and Jon Teske (14:15), Michigan's schedule for the end of the 2018 year (18:30), free throws at the end of close games (20:30), Michigan's depth (24:00) and predict the two games against Northwestern (28:30), and Sean teases our Shea Patterson news (31:00).

On Thanksgiving we talk about all things Michigan, including the basketball team's rout through the Mohegan Sun tournament (1:30), preview the OSU game (6:00), how Michigan's defense stacks up against the OSU offense (11:00), how Michigan's offense stacks up against the OSU defense (15:30), the Michigan special teams debacle (18:45), predictions (22:45), and what we're thankful for (27:15).

In this episode we discuss Michigan's defensive stalwart against Holy Cross (2:45), the comprehensive beatdown of Villanova in Philly (4:00), what impressed us from the first three games (9:00), Michigan's lackluster performance over Rutgers (12:30), Nick's experience in Piscataway (16:00), our preview of Indiana (19:15), our predictions (25:00), a look at the national games this week (27:15) and preview the Mohegan Sun Tournament (36:00).

In this episode we discuss Michigan's ass-kicking of Penn State (1:15), does any team scare us outside of Alabama and season current season expectations (8:30), our Rutgers preview (11:15), the national landscape for college football (14:30), Michigan's first basketball game against Norfolk State (19:00), the rematch against Villanova (23:45), our early obsession with Zion Williamson (29:00) and our Rutgers predictions (30:45).

In this episode we discuss Maryland’s firing of former Michigan coach D.J. Durkin (2:00), preview Penn State (7:00), whether Tarik Black could change Michigan’s offense (11:15), analyze the CFP rankings (13:00), give our prediction for Michigan and Penn State (17:30) and break down the national games (22:00).

In this episode we preview the full Michigan basketball team. We start with point guard battle between Zavier Simpson and two guys chasing him (1:30), move to shooting guard to discuss the fearless Jordan Poole (5:45), discuss the Charles Matthews island small forward spot (11:00), Isaiah Livers, Brandon Johns and Ignas Brazdeikis battling for power forward minutes (14:45), Josh’s lovefest for Colin Castleton and monster Jon Teske at center (23:15), Sean's prop bets for the upcoming season including Big Ten wins, players declaring for the NBA Draft, first team All-Big Ten predictions, Brazdeikis' scoring average and NCAA Tournament predictions (31:00).

In this episode we cover everything from the Michigan-Michigan State game, including the pregame antics (4:00), Michigan's elite defense (9:00), Michigan's steady offense and praise for Karan Higdon (13:45), our thoughts on Shea Patterson after eight games (18:00), the Ohio State mess (21:00), preview the national games for the week (23:45), and Sean's field hockey roundup (30:15).

In this episode we discuss Michigan's ass-kicking of Wisconsin in Ann Arbor (2:45), should Paul Chryst be on the hot seat (6:00), Robert Bondy joins us to talk about Michigan State's season up to this point (10:15), MSU's success producing wide receivers and quarterbacks (13:00), MSU's surprise victory over Penn State (15:45), the Michigan-Michigan State rivalry and preview for the game (18:00), our predictions for Saturday (30:00), and our picks for games around the country (37:30).

In this jam-packed episode, we discuss Michigan's comprehensive victory over Maryland (2:00), Michigan's offense finding its groove (5:00), previewing Wisconsin's start to the season and what they do well (7:30), our interview with Noah Stern discussing BYU, Jonathan Taylor, a worse than usual defense, Alex Hornibrook, and his prediction for Saturday (16:00). We then give our predictions for the game (35:00), what games we like in the national landscape (46:30) before ending with Sean's field hockey soap box and our plans for the weekend in Ann Arbor (54:00).

In this episode we discuss Michigan's uninspiring victory over Northwestern (2:00), the rapid defensive improvement in the second half (5:00), Karan Higdon's excellent performance (8:00), our biggest breakout players (11:00), Nick's Ryder Cup update (14:30), Notre Dame-Stanford and Ohio State-Penn State thoughts (17:30), our Maryland preview and discussion of their toxic culture (22:30), other games we're excited about this weekend (32:30) and Sean rants about terrible Michigan penalties (40:30).

In this episode we discuss Michigan's shellacking of Nebraska (2:15), the emergence of Hutchinson and Turner (5:45), what we want to see against Northwestern (10:15), our interview with Jamie Klein discussing this season, RB depth issues, Clayton Thorson, this season's outlook and Jamie's best Northwestern student experience (14:00), the recap of the national landscape from last weekend (33:15), games we're looking forward to this weekend (38:30), our predictions for Michigan and Northwestern (45:00), and our basketball six pack overreactions (48:30). Article from Jamie's story: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2013/10/07/campus/2-students-charged-with-stealing-northwestern-ohio-state-game-equipment-ryan-field/

In this episode we discuss Michigan's win over SMU (1:30), what position groups impressed us (5:00), which individuals we're highest on so far (7:30), our Nebraska interview with Jess Howes about this season, Scott Frost, expectations going forward, and Jess's prediction for Saturday (14:00). Lastly, we give our preview and prediction for Saturday (30:00), betting games around the country (34:30), and Sean's field hockey update (38:45).

In this episode we discuss our new hero Naomi Osaka's U.S. Open victory (2:00), Michigan's State disastrous trip to Tempe (7:00), Michigan's dominant performance over Western Michigan (9:15), preview Michigan's straightforward matchup against SMU (18:45), our upset picks around the country (25:00), and preview our guests for next week (32:00).