Michigan Football In The Trenches With Jon Jansen

Our first postgame episode of the season is jam-packed with analysis and interviews following the Wolverines' 30-3 win over the East Carolina Pirates. Jon and Brian kick off the episode with their initial thoughts before Brian catches up with Doug Karsch (11:00) and Jack Miller (16:00). Then, we share a handful of interviews with you - acting Head Coach Jesse Minter (23:00), center Drake Nugent (26:30), quarterback J.J. McCarthy (28:00), wide receiver Roman Wilson (31:30), running back Blake Corum (34:00), and linebacker Junior Colson (38:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The 2023 season is almost here, which means our preview episodes are back! After our radio network scene setter, Jon shares his Keys to the Game for the Wolverines' offense, defense, and special teams before giving us his first Locker Room Speech of the season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Conqu'ring Heroes is back for another season! We kick things off with the great Greg Harden, who worked for the University of Michigan Athletic Department from 1986-2019 and finished his tenure as Executive Associate Athletic Director, Student Athlete Health & Welfare. Harden details the evolution of his responsibilities at Michigan (2:00), shares how he has tried to help people when they seek his expertise (7:30), and talks about his new book - Stay Sane in an Insane World (13:30). The book is out now, with purchase information available at gregharden.com/books. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's finally game week! Jon and Brian discuss the Wolverines’ coaching staff assignments for the first three games (5:00), Jim Harbaugh's comments about revenue sharing in college football (12:00), and what they will be watching for during a jam-packed Week 1 (18:00) in our "Seven from 77." Then, Jon catches up with newly-elected captain Trevor Keegan. The Wolverines' star offensive lineman reflects on the opportunity to be a 2023 captain (40:00) and shares his thoughts on the team heading into Saturday's matchup with ECU (43:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian catches up with a Michigan legend this week, as Fab Five member Jimmy King makes his Defend the Block debut. King details his return to school to finish his Michigan degree (4:30), discusses why being a presence in this region is so important to him (11:00), and shares some thoughts about the upcoming season for the Wolverines (15:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The "Inside Michigan Football" Radio Show is back for another season! Jon kicks off the show by welcoming in Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, who discusses his coaching plan for the three games he will miss and breaks down each position group as we approach week one (2:00). Then, Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter, who will be the acting Head Coach against East Carolina on Saturday, stops by the program (26:00). We wrap things up with defensive lineman and newly-elected captain Kris Jenkins (38:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jon kicks things off by reacting to the self-imposed three-game suspension for Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), updating the other key storylines around fall camp (8:00), and offering his Big Ten and national predictions for the upcoming season (21:00). Then, senior EDGE Jaylen Harrell stops by to share his thoughts on fall camp (40:30), reflect on some of his best memories in his Michigan career (43:00), and look ahead to the upcoming season (45:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a wide-ranging conversation, Michigan men's basketball guard Jace Howard recalls his memories from past Miami Heat playoff runs (2:30) and an amazing 2023 NBA Draft for the Howard family and Michigan program (11:30). Then, Jace breaks down his offseason work (17:00), the mindset of the program (21:30), and his early impressions of the roster (27:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss Michigan Athletics' exciting new partnership with Champions Circle™ (1:30), the early returns from fall camp (6:00), and some strong performances by former Wolverines in the NFL Preseason (15:00). Then, Jon sits down with senior wide receiver and Hawaii native Roman Wilson. Jon starts by asking him about the tragedy going on in Maui (24:00), before Wilson shares his thoughts on the first couple of weeks of fall camp (29:00) and the potential of the team in 2023 (35:00).  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's always a treat when Associate Head Coach Phil Martelli joins us on Defend the Block! During this visit, Martelli shares his thoughts on the program at this stage of the offseason (1:00) before offering his impressions on most of the players on the Wolverines' roster (10:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We begin by reacting to the wild week in conference realignment (5:00) and discussing some key takeaways from Michigan's recent media availability (25:00) in our "Seven from 77" segment. Then, Jon catches up with transfer defensive back Josh Wallace, who details his path to Ann Arbor (38:00), breaks down his style of play (41:30), and shares his thoughts on the team as a whole (45:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk Michigan women's hoops on this week's episode of Defend the Block, as Brian gets to know a pair of graduate transfers who started their college careers in the MAC. First, Michigan native Taylor Williams discusses her path from Western Michigan to Ann Arbor (3:30). Then, former Bowling Green star Elissa Brett details her journey from Australia to becoming a Falcon and now a Wolverine (15:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Media Day is over, and fall camp is upon us! Jon and Brian break down some of the key comments by the Wolverines' representatives during last week's Big Ten Media Day (4:30) before reacting to the discussion around the timing of The Game (18:30) and Colorado's decision to leave the Pac-12 for the Big 12 (27:45).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We kick things off this week by catching up with sophomore point guard Dug McDaniel. After talking about his new dog Ace, McDaniel looks back on his first college basketball season (4:00), details the vibe around the program (8:30), and reacts to Jett Howard and Kobe Bufkin getting drafted (13:00). Then, we get to know Harrison Hochberg, a preferred walk-on who the Wolverines added this offseason. The lifelong Michigan fan detailed his journey to now wearing the Maize and Blue (18:00) before talking about what he will bring to the program (21:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Football season is almost here, so Jon and Brian set the scene for the final few days before fall camp (3:30), and then they break down each team's expectations in the Big Ten (11:00). They conclude with a detailed look at the Wolverines' top two threats in the East - Penn State and Ohio State (33:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We introduce incoming freshman George Washington III on this week's episode of Defend the Block. Washington recaps his recruiting process (4:00), shares the importance of his upbringing to his basketball career (7:00), and breaks down his style of play (12:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With training camp just around the corner, Jon sits down with former Wolverine star Jake Butt, who has now carved out an outstanding career for himself in broadcasting with the Big Ten Network. Butt shares some detailed thoughts on each position group of the 2023 Michigan roster (2:00) before reflecting on his time at Michigan and in the NFL (46:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Another week, another Michigan men's basketball introduction! On this episode of Defend the Block, Brian sits down with Alabama graduate transfer Nimari Burnett, who recalls his well-traveled path to Ann Arbor (4:00), breaks down his style of play (9:30), and discusses his unique NBA fandom (16:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.