Michigan Football In The Trenches With Jon Jansen

The Wolverines are back at the Big House on Saturday night against Hawaii. We get you ready for the game with our radio network scene setter, the Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech!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 new era for Michigan Softball! Jon chats with new Head Coach Bonnie Tholl, who reflects on the opportunity to take over for Carol Hutchins (2:00), breaks down her hire of Amanda Chidester to the coaching staff (11:30), and shares her early thoughts on the roster she will have in 2023 (14:00).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 break down the status of the quarterback situation (5:00), Michigan's defensive performance on Saturday (13:00), and what they saw during Week 1 in college football (18:00). Then, quarterback J.J. McCarthy discusses his approach to this week as the starter (35:30), his journey back from his shoulder injury this offseason (38:00), and the intricacies of playing in spurts so far in his Michigan career (42:30).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 introductory interviews with the new members of the Michigan men's basketball program by catching up with Dug McDaniel and Cooper Smith. McDaniel discusses his rationale for joining the Wolverines (4:00), the key aspects of his game (6:00), and his impressions of the team at this point (13:00). Then, Cooper Smith details his injury-plagued journey to the program (17:00), shares what his family (including his father and Michigan Director of Player Personnel & Development Jay Smith) has meant to him (20:00), and breaks down his game on the floor and role on the team (23:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's radio show, Jon catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter (24:30), and linebacker Junior Colson (34:30). Then, we share a great conversation with 15-year-old Noah Wells of Milford, who is the newest member of the Michigan Football family thanks to Team IMPACT (41:15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wolverines rolled Colorado State 51-7 in Saturday's season opener, and we have the full breakdown here on In the Trenches. Jon and Brian analyze the victory before we hear from Doug Karsch (9:30), Jack Miller (16:15), and Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (27:30). Then, Jason Avant catches up with a handful of players who shined in the win: wide receiver Ronnie Bell (31:30), running back Donovan Edwards (33:00), defensive lineman Mazi Smith (35:15), and defensive backs Mike Sainristil (37:00) and D.J. Turner (40:15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our Friday preview episodes are back! Each week, you get to hear the radio network scene setter before anyone. Then, Jon Jansen shares his Keys to the Game before firing you up with his popular Locker Room Speech! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In our season premiere of Conqu'ring Heroes, Jon catches up with Michigan Hockey's interim Head Coach Brandon Naurato, who discusses his reaction to earning this incredible opportunity (2:00), the work he has done since taking over (4:30), and his impressions of the team at this point of the offseason (9:00).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 react to the Wolverines’ quarterback decision for the first two games (5:30), give their early thoughts on Colorado State (15:45), and break down some of the key Big Ten storylines from last weekend and coming up this weekend (18:30). Then, tight end Joel Honigford discusses the opportunity to play a sixth season in the Maize and Blue (37:00), his impressions of the tight end room (39:30), and the team’s excitement level for the start of the season (42:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We introduce you to a pair of new Michigan men's basketball players this week. First, freshman Gregg Glenn III discusses his transition to the college game (4:00), how he has grown as a basketball player (6:00), and the value his versatility can bring to the Wolverines (8:30). Then, manager-turned-walk-on Jackson Selvala stops by to take fans through the process of becoming a player for the Wolverines (15:00), before giving fans a preview of what to expect from the team and from his style of play (20:30).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! Jon Jansen sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (3:00), Co-Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach Sherrone Moore (30:00), and starting center Olu Oluwatimi (39:00) to discuss the latest on the Wolverines heading into Saturday's season opener against Colorado State. Inside Michigan Football airs from 7-8 p.m. each Monday during the season on 950 AM-WWJ in Detroit, 1050 AM-WTKA in Ann Arbor, and the Michigan Sports Network from LEARFIELD.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the season opener one week away, Jon Jansen sits down with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh to discuss the staff's decision on the quarterback position (3:00) and break down some other key battles on the depth chart (9:15). In the Trenches is presented by Meijer, presenting sponsor of the 2022 Michigan Football season and proud supporter of hundreds of local sports teams across the Midwest.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wolverines selected their five captains in a player-only vote, and Jon Jansen catches up with each one on this bonus episode. He starts with the offensive captains–quarterback Cade McNamara, wide receiver Ronnie Bell, and tight end Erick All (3:00). Then, the two defensive captains–defensive back Mike Sainristil and defensive lineman Mazi Smith–take part in another combo interview (14:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss the addition of Eyabi Anoma (5:00), the Big Ten's new TV deal (7:00), memories from Jon’s captain selection process (16:30), and what games are intriguing during “Week Zero” (22:00). Then, junior guard Zak Zinter chats with Jon about his early impressions of the offensive line (32:00), the expectations around the program (34:00), and what he has seen from some of his other teammates this offseason (36:00).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 basketball with junior forward Cam Williams, who breaks down the offseason work that she and her teammates have done to this point (4:00), shares her early impressions of the team and its mentality (10:30), and discusses her family's role in her success as an athlete and a student (14:30).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 observations from the first two weeks of training camp (5:00), reacts to the preseason college football polls (13:30), and provides more background to the four Wolverines who made Bruce Feldman's list of "Freaks" in The Athletic (23:00). Then, our player guest this week is defensive back R.J. Moten, who reflects on some memories from last season (35:30), gives his thoughts on a few members of the coaching staff (38:30), and offers some early impressions from the first couple of weeks of camp (41:00). We conclude with a special guest of the program last weekend, Dametrius "Meechie" Walker, who discusses his love for the game of football (48:30) and how he has stayed positive despite battling a rare bone cancer (54:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we get to know the newest member of the Michigan men's basketball program. Incoming freshman Youssef Khayat discusses his path to basketball (3:30), what drew him to try college basketball and join the Wolverines (8:30), and his growth and skill set as a player (13:15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We hear from the two newest members of the Michigan Football radio team - sideline reporter Jason Avant and pregame/postgame analyst Jack Miller. Avant discusses his past broadcast opportunities (2:00), his early impressions on the 2022 Wolverines (8:30), and the journey he took to become a star receiver at Michigan (12:30). Then, Miller talks about the path from his playing days to the broadcast booth (22:00), some of his memories in the Winged Helmet (25:30), and his impressions of the 2022 Wolverines and college football as a whole (32:00).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 freshman profile here on Defend the Block. Tarris Reed joins the show to discuss the new challenges he has encountered as a college basketball player (3:00), how his toughness and size will be valuable in the Big Ten (8:00), and his early impressions of some of his teammates and the squad as a whole (13:00).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 underway, Head Coach Jim Harbaugh joins the show to offer his wide-ranging thoughts on the team (1:30), before breaking down what he is seeing from the Wolverines' defense (4:00), special teams (19:45), and offense (23:30) at this stage of camp. In the Trenches is presented by Meijer, presenting sponsor of the 2022 Michigan Football Season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.