The Tony Alford move from Ohio State to Michigan football has continued to pay dividends in multiple ways. The most instantly gratifying happens to be the Buckeye fan (read: media) reaction to Alford changing scenes amongst rivals. We get into the most unhinged media reactions before discussing how there's already a seeming recruiting bump with top running backs across the country now taking notice of the Wolverines. We also discuss why this is a better fit for Alford and his talents. Then, we w...
Mar 15, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1026
The Michigan football staff under Sherrone Moore is finally complete and now we're all looking ahead to spring ball, which kicks off next week. With that in mind, you all have a ton of questions! From the new coaching staff, to position battles, to player utilization and more, we're answering all of your Michigan football questions on the latest Michigan Mailbag! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Robinhood Robinhood has the only IRA that gives you a 3% boost on every dollar you contribute w...
Mar 14, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1025
Remember when in January 2019 it was revealed that Greg Mattison (and later) Al Washington would be leaving Michigan football for Ohio State? Well, now here we are five years later, and an Ohio State coach is departing Columbus for Ann Arbor. We discuss Tony Alford's quick hire by the Wolverines, the Buckeye reaction, some of the recruits he brought in to OSU, the impact this move will have, and more. Then, we revisit Quinten Johnson's decision to come back for a sixth-year (we discussed it last...
Mar 13, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1024
Just when it appeared that the Michigan football coaching staff is finally complete, a wrench was thrown into the mix. On Friday, the University of Michigan finally announced all of the defensive coaches officially, with Wink Martindale coming in as defensive coordinator, Greg Scruggs as defensive line coach, Brian Jean-Mary as linebackers coach, and LaMar Morgan as defensive backs coach. We discuss each of them and what they bring to the table and what we're hoping to see. But also on Friday, i...
Mar 09, 2024•27 min•Ep. 1023
Ohio State fans (and other fans of prominent college football programs) cannot seem to help themselves. They cannot admit that J.J. McCarthy is a good quarterback, worthy of going high in the impending 2024 NFL draft. So what do they do? They make up narratives that aren't even close to being true. And then what do they do? They tweet at prominent football guys who hand them an L for all the world to see. Such was the case for one Ohio State fan who decided to come at ESPN's Louis Riddick with a...
Mar 07, 2024•27 min•Ep. 1022
Mar 05, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1021
The bagman cometh one way or another and one apparently worked to wrest away a current Michigan Wolverines starter from Ann Arbor. According to The Athletic, another school attempted to coerce a player from the maize and blue to transfer to their institution for $1.75 million. We discuss the ramifications, the good and bad news behind all of that as well as name, image, and likeness in the current world of unfettered college football free agency. Then, Washington wide receiver Jalen McMillan sai...
Mar 01, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1020
Those who came before are confident in what happens next for the maize and blue. At the NFL scouting combine, multiple defensive players spoke about the new Michigan football coaching staff, from Justin Tress taking over the strength and conditioning coordinator post to Sherrone Moore moving from offensive coordinator to head coach. What they said should inspire you about the future of the program. Speaking of the future of the program, we delve into the edge rusher position and what it could lo...
Feb 29, 2024•27 min•Ep. 1019
The NFL scouting combine is here and Michigan football has more players in history participating compared to any other college. While we already had a good breakdown on Monday's show with PFF's Brad Spielberger on the Wolverines partaking, we're delving even deeper into the noise surrounding the maize and blue, and get into what others are saying about multiple former Michigan players. Then, CBS Sports had a too-early College Football Playoff 12-team prediction for 2024 and while there are some ...
Feb 28, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1018
Michigan football has the most players who will be participating in this week's NFL scouting combine and while we all know what we think about these former Wolverines, we're going to the pros to get some outside perspective. Pro Football Focus' Brad Spielberger joins the program for the first time to discuss what he's seen on film from many of the former Michigan standouts. We discuss players such as J.J. McCarthy and Blake Corum specifically, before delving into some superlatives -- such as mos...
Feb 26, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1017
As Michigan football players prepare for the NFL scouting combine and mock drafts come in hot and heavy, we're hearing a lot about players like J.J. McCarthy and Roman Wilson surging in the draft rankings. Yet, every time a prominent scout or analyst shares what they see from any former Wolverine, we hear a ton of pushback. What gives? Well, it's seemingly a bunch of haters and rivals, so we address their claims. Also, how we got injured and weren't able to do a few shows this week as a result. ...
Feb 23, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1016
Since we last talked, impending hire of secondary coach Stephen Adegoke fell through as he opted to remain in the NFL with the Houston Texans. Michigan moved quickly to hire LaMar Morgan, the former defensive coordinator of the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns -- his alma mater. What he brings to the table and why it's a good fit. Then, we get into The Athletic's Stewart Mandel ranking Michigan football as No. 6 in his too-early top 25 and ESPN SP+'s No. 5 ranking of the maize and blue. Why Gus Johnson i...
Feb 20, 2024•27 min•Ep. 1015
Though he coached on an abysmal defense his first time around, Michigan football made yet another home run hire (though just reported and not official) with the news that Brian Jean-Mary is set to return to Ann Arbor after a successful stint coaching linebackers at Tennessee. More on what he's done since he departed the Wolverines and what he brings to the table. Then, we discuss the new NIL deal between the University of Michigan and Learfield and Altius Sports Partners and what it means for th...
Feb 15, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1014
We were on vacation all of last week into this week and Sherrone Moore has been busy, busy, busy while we were gone. Since we left, Michigan football has reportedly hired Steve Casula, Wink Martindale, Greg Scruggs, Stephen Adegoke, and Sean Magee to the staff. We delve into each, paying closest attention to Martindale, while allaying some fan concerns about the longtime NFL defensive coordinator and what he brings to the table. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn These days every ne...
Feb 14, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1013
Listapalooza continues and we're tackling the 10 best players of the past for the Michigan Wolverines. First, the 10-best tight ends since 2013, the 10-best edge rushers and the 10-best defensive backs. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn These days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That’s why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/lockedoncollege . Terms an...
Feb 09, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1012
Listapalooza begins and we're tackling the 10 best players of the past for the Michigan Wolverines. First, the best quarterbacks of the past 20 years, the 10-best running backs and the 10-best wide receivers. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn These days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That’s why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/lockedoncollege . Te...
Feb 08, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1011
Sherrone Moore is still hiring coaches, the Wolverines are still looking to retain their roster and certainly will add names in the transfer portal down the road, so we really don't know what the team will look like come fall. Still, we're breaking out our jump-to-conclusions mat and sharing our too-early 10 bold predictions for 2024! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn These days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That’s why LinkedIn ...
Feb 07, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1010
It's the first Michigan Mailbag since Sherrone Moore was officially hired to be the new head coach, and what a rollercoaster it's been! We discuss the staff as it stands, prospective hires, transfer portal worries, the Michigan basketball team's implosion under Juwan Howard, and much, much more! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn These days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That’s why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for you...
Feb 07, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1009
Michigan football is in competition with a few NFL programs over a potential new defensive coordinator, yet many maize and blue fans aren't happy with the target -- even thought it would be the right choice. More on that and why it's absolutely crucial to keep running the same schemes instead of bringing in big-name coaches. Michigan football is in competition with a few NFL programs over a potential new defensive coordinator, yet many maize and blue fans aren't happy with the target -- even tho...
Feb 05, 2024•27 min•Ep. 1008
Michigan football announced three new official staff hires -- offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell, offensive line coach Grant Newsome, and special teams coordinator J.B. Brown. We discuss what these elevations mean as well as the reported hire of Steve Casula as the new tight ends coach. Then, how much synergy will there be between Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers and Sherrone Moore and the Michigan Wolverines? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, c...
Feb 03, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1007
For some reason, new Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore is not getting the same kind of offseason accolades as Ryan Day and Marcus Freeman did at their respective schools. But he should have a similar impact. Why you should be patient and excited about the future. Then, one more pushback on the Warde Manuel as University of Michigan boogeyman. Then, Roman Wilson is balling out in Reese's Senior Bowl practices. Should he have been more heavily utilized by the Wolverines? Support Us By Su...
Feb 01, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1006
The Sherrone Moore era took a major hit on Monday with Ben Herbert informing players he's following Jim Harbaugh to the NFL. So who's to blame? Fans seem to think it's athletic director Warde Manuel (and many think we're too nice to him). We express a series of unpopular opinions, back them up with facts, have a little disambiguation about how we cover the team, and more. Then, why fans need to relax and give Sherrone Moore a chance, because not all is as it seems. Support Us By Supporting Our S...
Jan 29, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1005
There was all kinds of hand-wringing about when (not if) Sherrone Moore would be named the 21st head coach in Michigan football history considering there was supposed to be a public week-long posting of the job, but just 48 hours after the news broke that Jim Harbaugh was heading back to the NFL, the University of Michigan announced that Moore has indeed been hired. We discuss why it's the perfect hire at the perfect time, his contract details and why that could indicate some really big things o...
Jan 27, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1004
Jim Harbaugh has left the building and it appears Sherrone Moore will be elevated to the Michigan football head coach position. Why did the University of Michigan miss out on retaining Jim Harbaugh? What could have happened differently? Which staff will be retained? What will a Moore tenure look like? We answer all of your questions on the return of the Michigan Mailbag! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 of...
Jan 26, 2024•36 min•Ep. 1003
It finally happened after all these years: Jim Harbaugh has left Michigan football to return to the NFL, having taken the Los Angeles Chargers job. Reacting to the big news, how it affects Michigan football moving forward, what it means for the program, who will be the next head coach, what he has to do to stabilize the program after Harbaugh's departure, and much more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off...
Jan 25, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1002
Who will be the obvious players for Michigan football on offense in 2024? Who will step up of the names that haven't been quite so obvious? While we still have a lot of questions during the offseason (ahem! head coach!) we're attempting to figure out which players will start, and who could be gearing up for big production this next year. Also, addressing several key holes on that side of the ball. Then, Ohio State has gained all the headlines through recruiting and the transfer portal. Should yo...
Jan 23, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1001
We predicted the starting defense for Michigan football in 2024 and boy, does it still look like it could be an elite unit, perhaps the best in the Big Ten, once again (especially if Jesse Minter returns). We delve into the predicted starters, who some other key contributors should be, and then move briefly to the offensive side of the ball to discuss ESPN noting one potential freshman who could be an instant impact player for the Wolverines this upcoming season. Then, we discuss Ohio State hiri...
Jan 20, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1000
Could Jim Harbaugh go to the NFL? Sure! Could he stay at Michigan? Also sure! There are a lot of things that have to happen to get the nine-year Michigan football head coach away from Ann Arbor, and while they certainly could happen, we work through the actual what would need to happen to lure him away from the Wolverines. And if he does go? Why we still feel good (and what maybe doesn't) about this current iteration. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn These days every new potential...
Jan 18, 2024•26 min•Ep. 999
Jim Harbaugh met with the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday. What will that lead to? We discuss what we're hearing and more in terms of what the nine-year Michigan football head coach will or won't do. Then, the outlook for the team on both offense and defense given the departures and returnees. The Fab Five returns to Crisler Center for the first time since they played together. The Wolverines lose the first commit they received for the 2025 class. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn T...
Jan 16, 2024•27 min•Ep. 998
Does it feel real to you that Michigan football won the national championship on Monday? To some degree, we still don't really comprehend it. But it's starting to feel real. We get into the overall mood following the biggest win in Michigan football history. Then, Charlie Baker, the NCAA president, all but ensures there will be no games vacated or an asterisk on the Wolverines' season, much to the chagrin of rival fans. SI reports Jim Harbaugh prefers to remain in Ann Arbor. Two players say good...
Jan 12, 2024•28 min•Ep. 997
