Training Camp is here! In today's "Seven from 77," Jon remembers back to the feeling he had on day one of camp as a player (4:30), pinpoints some under-the-radar Wolverines who are primed for a big season (8:15), breaks down the effect of Rondale Moore's decision to opt out of the season (9:30), and learns about a bacon-related dating app (19:00). Then, Head Coach Jim Harbaugh joins the program to discuss coaching and leading the Wolverines during this unprecedented time (20:45), the players' re...
Aug 07, 2020•46 min
The Wolverines' 2020 schedule is here! Jon breaks down the 10-game, conference-only slate week-by-week (4:30), the flexibility that the schedule provides the league as a whole (23:45), the focus on safety from the Big Ten and Commissioner Kevin Warren (32:30), and the excitement around the release of the schedule (49:45). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 05, 2020•53 min
Conqu’ring Heroes, our newest show within MGoBlue Podcasts, will keep fans up-to-date on the latest in Michigan Athletics and bring fans closer to the student-athletes, coaches and stories that make this athletic department so special. From program updates to long-form interviews, Conqu’ring Heroes will highlight the best in the Wolverines. Like with In the Trenches, Jon Jansen is the host, and he goes through the latest in Michigan Athletics, including some notes on the latest round of COVID-19...
Aug 04, 2020•39 min
In the latest "Since We Last Talked," Jon shares some thoughts on Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren's letter to the league's Athletics Directors (3:00), the SEC's schedule model (9:30), and the upside of Michigan's wide receivers and offensive line (16:00). Then, junior wide receiver Ronnie Bell joins the show to discuss the pandemic-related changes he made to his work this spring (23:00), the improvements he needs to make for 2020 (26:15), his impressions on the quarterback battle (29:15), the ...
Jul 31, 2020•43 min
Jon and Brian discuss some of the latest news around the sports world, including the pause in workouts for four Michigan programs (3:00), the differences in some of the Power 5 conference's plans (7:00), and the impact of the current issues within Major League Baseball (17:00). Then, former Michigan linebacker Andy Cannavino, the defensive Captain from the 1980 Big Ten and Rose Bowl Championship Team, stops by to discuss that team's early-season struggles and changes (20:00), Bo's challenge to h...
Jul 29, 2020•47 min
We begin with some exciting details on a new project that will begin in early August on this podcast feed. Then, Jon breaks down some of the Wolverines on preseason watch lists (5:15) and touches on the important topics in college football and sports in general over the last few days (10:30). We conclude with an awesome conversation with senior defensive lineman Carlo Kemp, who discusses his time at home early in the pandemic (20:00), seeing and leading his teammates during these unique times (2...
Jul 23, 2020•50 min
Jon has a great conversation with former Wolverine quarterback John Wangler. Wangler discusses his life before coming to the University of Michigan (2:30), his early days with the Wolverines (10:00), his memories of the game-winner to Anthony Carter against Indiana (29:15), the story behind his injury late in 1979 and how that shaped the 1980 season (37:30), and what he remembers from the 1980 win over Ohio State and the 1981 Rose Bowl victory (46:15). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr
Jon and Brian catch up on some of the newsworthy items from the last few days, like the NCAA's safety standards for competition (11:30), the cancellation of the Rose Parade (16:00), and some preseason recognition for Kwity Paye and Ambry Thomas (23:00). Then, fullback Ben Mason joins the show to discuss the origin of his nickname "Bench" (28:00), how the Wolverines have handled this difficult offseason (31:00), his position flexibility and where his focus is now (33:30), how he balances football...
Jul 17, 2020•55 min
Jon begins the episode by discussing Michigan's important ticket policy announcement for the 2020 football season (3:20). Then, he catches up with redshirt freshman defensive lineman David Ojabo, who has spent the last three months in his home country of Scotland because of the COVID-19 pandemic. David provides an update on his situation in Scotland (8:30), details his unique journey to the United States and to the game of football (16:30), shares some amazing stories from his recruitment (20:15...
Jul 15, 2020•29 min
We begin the episode by discussing the newest developments in the football world, including the next wave of COVID-19 testing at U-M (4:00), the Pac-12's conference game-only schedule (11:30) and a new nickname for Washington's NFL team (14:45). Then, as we celebrate the 40-year anniversary of the 1980 Big Ten and Rose Bowl Championship Team, Jon sits down with fellow offensive lineman great Bubba Paris. Paris puts the 1980 season in similar standing with his three Super Bowl titles (20:50), ref...
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 5 min
On the heels of the Big Ten's decision to shift to a conference-only schedule for 2020 fall sports, Jon provides his initial thoughts and discusses how the changes may affect the Wolverines (5:00). Then, Jon and Brian break down some key topics from Head Coach Jim Harbaugh's video conference on Wednesday, including full context on his statement about dealing with COVID-19 (16:30), his players' desire to be part of the solution (21:15) and some observations on the position battles at quarterback ...
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min
In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss the MGoBlue Awards (4:15), Greg Harden's impact on U-M (8:30), some funny clips from last year's radio broadcasts (17:15), and this weekend's hot dog eating contest (27:00). Then, Senior Associate AD and Chief Health & Welfare Officer Darryl Conway stops by to talk about his vital role in student-athlete safety during the pandemic (32:45), the safety measures in place for student-athletes and staff members (39:10), the early results of al...
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Michigan defensive lineman Kwity Paye joins the podcast to discuss his offseason training (13:45), the new safety measures around Schembechler Hall (17:45), his thoughts on the defense and the team as a whole for 2020 (23:00) and his role with The Uniform Funding Foundation, a non-profit organization that outfits youth teams in need with high-quality uniforms and gear (29:30). Jon and Brian kick off the show by sharing some early thoughts on the potential of the Michigan defensive line and defen...
Jun 30, 2020•36 min
In this week's "Seven from 77" (3:40), Jon talks about the early results of re-introducing players and coaches back to Schembechler Hall, his thoughts on recent college football news nationally, and his first look at the Big Ten for 2020. Then, former Wolverine defensive back Julius Curry stops by to discuss his playing days at Michigan (18:20), some of his important plays in the Winged Helmet (25:00), how his classwork at Michigan aided him in transitioning to NASCAR (37:00), how diversity has ...
Jun 26, 2020•55 min
After discussing Dr. Mark Schlissel's announcement about the academic calendar and the presence of students on campus for 2020-21 (4:30), Jon and Brian remember last year's magical run to the College World Series for the Michigan baseball team (8:15). They chat with four members of that team: infielder Jimmy Kerr (13:45), right-hander Karl Kauffmann (26:00), left-hander Tommy Henry (38:30), and outfielder Jordan Brewer (52:45). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...
Jun 22, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Jon catches up with the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel about a number of important topics, including the following: the process for student-athletes' return to sports (1:30), the importance of everyone being accountable for their actions as student-athletes get back to campus (9:45), his early impressions on attendance at games this fall (23:45), the murder of George Floyd (33:45) and the impact of new entities like the Big Ten's Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Coalition (42:00)...
Jun 19, 2020•50 min
Jon and Brian catch up on all that has happened in the country over the last few weeks in this week's Seven from 77, including the Black Lives Matter movement (3:40), Coach Harbaugh's involvement (9:30) and Michigan's Process for Student-Athlete Return to Sports (11:45). Then, Jon chats with a pair of Wolverines who are on the Big Ten's Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Coalition, defensive back Hunter Reynolds and linebacker Adam Shibley, about the importance of this new initiative, how Coach Harbaugh ...
Jun 17, 2020•41 min
Jon and Brian discuss some of the recent developments around the college football landscape in this week's "Seven from 77." Then, Michigan head baseball coach Erik Bakich joins the show to update fans on how he and the team are handling this unprecedented time, detail some of the important aspects of the "New Baseball Model" proposal for which he is lobbying, and relive last year's magical run to Omaha (27:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...
May 28, 2020•1 hr
In this episode's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss the NCAA's decision to allow football and basketball student-athletes to return to campus on June 1, the new Michigan Hall of Honor inductees and an interesting proposal for college baseball's schedule. Then, Jon chats with fellow two-time Michigan captain Jarrett Irons about his memories from his playing career, the importance he placed on education while in Ann Arbor and the exciting things he is up to now (20:30). You won't want to miss...
May 22, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Following BTN's airing of the 1998 Rose Bowl on Tuesday night, Jon takes a stroll down memory lane to describe his memories of the game, his "blur" from immediately after the game, some of the 1997 team's unsung heroes, and much more. Then, we take some fan questions on a wide variety of topics, including the quarterback position, the evolution of recruiting in recent years, the team's focus on beating Ohio State, and the best way to cook bacon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...
May 20, 2020•38 min
The great Dan Dierdorf joins the show to talk about the effects of COVID-19 on his day-to-day life, share some amazing stories about Bo Schembechler and the 1969 Big Ten Championship team, break down the 2020 Wolverines and so much more (33:30). Before that, in today's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss some comments from league commissioners on college football's plans for 2020, the newly-drafted Wolverines' fits with their teams and the beginning of bacon's relationship with eggs. See Priv...
May 15, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Defensive Coordinator Don Brown joins the podcast to share his thoughts on the unique offseason, his team's attentiveness in preparation, and some of the fits for recently-drafted Wolverines (36:30). Before that conversation, Brian makes his return to chat with Jon about Jim Harbaugh's letter, the sports that are slowly returning in the U.S., and some national college football observations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...
May 12, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Jim and Jack Harbaugh sit down and provide detail, background and perspective on why Jim wrote his open letter to the football community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
May 08, 2020•29 min
Michigan's Athletic Director, Warde Manuel, covers a lot of topics including student-athlete health and wellness, impacts on the budget, protocol for protecting every individual in the AD, will there be football games, B1G and the June 1 landmark, NIL(name, image and likeness), one time transfers and an open letter from Head Coach Jim Harbaugh. Plus a note to all the moms as we start to celebrate Mother's Day. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...
May 07, 2020•41 min
Jim Abbott shares his experience at Michigan, what drove him to Ann Arbor and his dream of wearing the maize and blue. He also highlights some of his greatest memories of winning a gold medal, throwing a no-hitter for the New York Yankees and what he misses about playing baseball. He starts by talking about the legacy of the Abbott family and their legacy with Michigan Athletics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...
May 06, 2020•44 min
Josh Gattis, Michigan's offensive coordinator, talks about the challenges facing the team, the difference between being in shape and being in football shape, and the culture created by the players. Since he is working from home and able to pitch in a bit more than a coach's schedule normally allows, he has a go to meal for the family. Hint: it will gain great favor with the offensive line. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...
May 02, 2020•30 min
NFL Insider for ESPN and Michigan alum, Adam Schefter talks about Wolverines in the NFL, his journey from the Michigan Daily to ESPN. He also shares who inspired him and why he loves what he does. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Apr 30, 2020•35 min
The NFL Draft has come and gone. Ten Woverines were drafted. Three of them (Michael Onwenu, Josh Metellus, Michael Danna) drop into the Studio of Champions(home version) to share their experience, the reaction of their families and a glimpse of what is next. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 28, 2020•41 min
Doug Karsch joins the podcast and gives his thoughts on the virtual draft as well as is first six picks. Then I'm joined by the Runyans. Jon Sr. joins us first and shares some of his experiences as a player and former Congressman. His son, Jon Jr. then talks about the influence his dad had on him, when he fell in love with the game of football, and his own dream of being an NFL Football player. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...
Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 28 min
Jon and Cesar Ruiz preview Thursday's draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Apr 22, 2020•31 min
