We're talking Michigan women's basketball on this week's edition of Defend the Block! Brian chats with soon-to-be junior Laila Phelia about the challenges with her late-season injury (3:30) and desired improvements in advance of next season (9:00). Then, a familiar face to the program is back, as Brian catches up with returning assistant coach Melanie Moore. She shares some of her early impressions on the roster and the program as a whole (16:30) and recalls her family's reaction to coming home ...
May 02, 2023•35 min
With the softball season approaching the stretch run, Jon catches up with a pair of Wolverines stars in catcher Keke Tholl and pitcher Lauren Derkowski. They reflect on the Head Coach transition (1:30), share their memories from the back-to-back no-hitters at Purdue (3:30), look ahead to the critical games ahead (6:00), and preview this weekend's Michigan Softball Academy (10:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...
Apr 27, 2023•15 min
With the NFL Draft on the horizon this week, Jon discusses some potential team fits for the draft-eligible Wolverines (5:00) and answers some questions about the draft class as a whole, including a prediction of the first six picks (20:00), during our "Seven from 77." Then, Jon sits down with Dave Ablauf, Michigan's Associate Athletic Director for Football Communications, to detail the planning process and tentative schedule for the Wolverines' team trip, which begins this weekend in New York Ci...
Apr 26, 2023•57 min
Forward Will Tschetter is our guest this week on Defend the Block. Tschetter assesses his work on and off the court last season (8:00), previews the year ahead for him and the program (15:00), and discusses his unique internship this spring (21:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Apr 25, 2023•26 min
Fresh off an outstanding regular season for Michigan Water Polo, we catch up with first-year Head Coach Cassie Churnside to detail her first year in Ann Arbor (1:00), recap the team's 3-0 performance last weekend against some familiar foes (4:00), and break down some of the key players and storylines heading into the conference tournament at the end of the month (9:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ...
Apr 20, 2023•14 min
Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter stops by for a lengthy conversation as he reacts to the program's work since the end of last season (1:30) and updates fans on each position group within the defense, starting with the secondary (6:00) before moving to the linebackers (13:00) and the defensive line (17:30). Jon and Brian wrap up the episode by sharing their thoughts on some of Coach Minter's comments (30:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...
Apr 19, 2023•42 min
Defend the Block is back! Brian starts the episode by reacting to the busy first month of the college basketball offseason. Then, he sits down with forward Tarris Reed, Jr., who talks through the early stages of his offseason (17:30), recaps his first college basketball season (19:00), looks ahead to what the team must accomplish heading into next year (22:00), and discusses his excitement for the 2023-24 season (28:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...
Apr 18, 2023•31 min
Michigan women's tennis is preparing for a critical pair of home matches, so Jon catches up with Head Coach Ronni Bernstein on this week's episode. Coach Bernstein previews the Wolverines' chances to win a Big Ten regular season title this weekend and recaps how her program got to this point! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 13, 2023•12 min
In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon breaks down what the post-spring ball assignments are around the facility (4:00) and analyzes some of the teams that pose the biggest threat to Michigan in the Big Ten and in the national conversation (12:30). Then, Jon visits with one of the stars of the Spring Game - wide receiver Peyton O'Leary. O'Leary reacts to his outstanding performance at the Big House earlier this month (30:00), recalls his emotions after earning a scholarship this offseason (32:00), ...
Apr 12, 2023•42 min
Fresh off earning another Big Ten Championship last weekend, Michigan men's gymnastics is the focal point of this week's edition of Conqu'ring Heroes! Freshman Fred Richard, the Big Ten Gymnast of the Championships, reflects on his growth during his first season in Ann Arbor (1:30), looks ahead to the NCAA Championships on April 14-15 at Penn State (4:30), and remembers his early days as a gymnast (9:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...
Apr 06, 2023•19 min
Jon and Brian put a bow on Saturday's Spring Game by breaking down each position group's efforts. They discuss the offensive side of the ball at the 7:00 mark before talking all things defense at the 23:00 mark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Apr 05, 2023•35 min
We have a bonus edition of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer, for you this week! Jon sits down with the Head Coaches for Saturday's Spring Game to preview the matchup and get an update on the program's offseason work. Mike Hart (Team Maize) joins us at the start of the episode, and Jay Harbaugh (Team Blue) stops by around the 10-minute mark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 30, 2023•21 min
The top college wrestler in the nation is our guest this week! Michigan Wrestling star Mason Parris takes fans through his challenging journey to a national championship and the Dan Hodge Trophy (1:00) and looks ahead to some potential opportunities in the Olympics and WWE (8:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 30, 2023•13 min
Jon shares his expectations for each position group during Saturday's Spring Game on this week's edition of "Seven from 77." Then, senior wide receiver Roman Wilson stops by to discuss his evolution this offseason (22:30) and elaborate on the potential for this wide receiver corps and offense as a whole in 2023 (25:00). This episode is brought to you by DTE Energy - learn how you can reduce your energy use and save money at dteenergy.com/saveenergy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...
Mar 29, 2023•32 min
Michigan women's gymnastics program continued its Big Ten dominance last weekend, never trailing en route to a record 27th Big Ten Championship. On this week's episode, Jon sits down with Head Coach Bev Plocki, who breaks down her team's outstanding performance last weekend and all season long (1:00), reflects on the efforts of several of her student-athletes, including Abby Heiskell and Gabby Wilson (7:30), and looks ahead to NCAA Regionals, which will be in Denver from March 30-April 2 (13:00)...
Mar 23, 2023•19 min
Jon reacts to the performances by the 13 former Wolverines who participated in Friday's Pro Day (3:00) and discusses the latest around the program (10:30) in this week's "Seven from 77." Then, Jon sits down with one of the newest members of the Wolverines, Coastal Carolina transfer defensive lineman Josaiah Stewart. Stewart breaks down his game and style (23:00), details his transition to Ann Arbor (25:30), and shares his hobbies off the field (29:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...
Mar 22, 2023•33 min
Michigan men's basketball's season came to an end on Saturday with a narrow loss at Vanderbilt. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills put a bow on a tough season for the Maize and Blue on this edition of Defend the Block. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mar 18, 2023•22 min
Michigan women's basketball knocked off UNLV in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday afternoon! Brian reacts to the Wolverines' business-like approach before catching up with senior Maddie Nolan (7:00) and Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico (13:15). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mar 17, 2023•21 min
We discuss the surging Michigan men's tennis team on this week's edition of Conqu'ring Heroes. Head Coach Adam Steinberg details his team's outstanding 13-1 start (1:00), reacts to all the recent accomplishments by fifth-year seniors Andrew Fenty and Patrick Maloney (4:30), and looks ahead to the rest of the schedule, including Sunday's unique trip to Columbus (10:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 16, 2023•15 min
Jon identifies some under-the-radar Wolverines who could become much more well known by the time September rolls around (5:30) and dissects some of the differences in recruiting now that the transfer portal is such a critical component to college football (17:00) in this week's "Seven from 77." Then, Jon sits down with the Wolverines' two Indiana transfers - quarterback Jack Tuttle and tight end A.J. Barner. Tuttle discusses his journey to Ann Arbor (24:00), what he brings to the program (26:30)...
Mar 15, 2023•41 min
The Wolverines knocked off Toledo in the first round of the NIT on Tuesday night at Crisler Center. Brian breaks down the win before chatting with his broadcast partner Terry Mills (11:00), fifth-year senior Joey Baker (15:00), and Head Coach Juwan Howard (17:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 15, 2023•21 min
Our final show of the season took place at the Pretzel Bell in downtown Ann Arbor on Monday night. Brian and Terry chat with Kim Barnes Arico at the beginning of the show. Then, we have a special guest--Michigan Softball Head Coach Bonnie Tholl--join us at the 27-minute mark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 14, 2023•46 min
The Wolverines' NCAA Tournament hopes evaporated in a 62-50 loss to Rutgers in their first and only Big Ten Tournament game. Brian Boesch and Terry Mills break down the loss and reflect on a tough season for the Maize and Blue. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mar 09, 2023•17 min
We catch up with men’s lacrosse Head Coach Kevin Conry this week on Conqu’ring Heroes! Conry provides a summary of the Wolverines’ 3-2 start to the season (1:45), reflects on Josh Zawada’s claiming of the program’s all-time goal record (5:00), and previews the team’s challenging schedule ahead (9:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 09, 2023•12 min
Jon provides an update on spring ball and shares his thoughts on the Wolverines who participated in last week's NFL Scouting Combine in this week's "Seven from 77." Then, wide receiver Cornelius Johnson stops by the show to discuss his decision to return to Michigan for a fifth year (26:30), reminisce about some of the big moments from the 2022 season (28:00), and look ahead to potential areas for improvement this offseason (31:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California ...
Mar 08, 2023•40 min
On Monday night at the Pretzel Bell in downtown Ann Arbor, Brian Boesch and Terry Mills sat down with women's basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico (2:30), men's basketball video coordinator and former Big Ten champion Jaaron Simmons (25:00), and men's basketball athletic trainer Chris Williams (37:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 07, 2023•45 min
For the second time this week, Michigan dropped an overtime road game. Brian reacts to Indiana's 75-73 victory, and then we hear from radio analyst Terry Mills (7:30) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (10:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mar 06, 2023•18 min
Michigan suffered a gut-wrenching loss in double overtime at Illinois on Thursday night. Brian shares his initial thoughts before we hear from radio analyst Terry Mills (6:00) and Head Coach Juwan Howard (10:00). The episode concludes with a full highlight recap. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 03, 2023•20 min
Michigan women's Track & Field won the Big Ten Indoor Championship last weekend! Kevin Sullivan, the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country here at the University of Michigan, stopped by to reflect on the women's championship performance (1:00) and discusses the talent he leads within both the women's and men's programs (10:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 02, 2023•18 min
Jon and Brian react to Head Coach Jim Harbaugh's recent press conference, including his comments on J.J. McCarthy's next steps, the program's quest for perfection, and Amorion Walker's transition to cornerback. Then, transfer linebacker Ernest Hausmann is our guest. He discusses his transfer journey from his hometown Nebraska Cornhuskers to Ann Arbor (30:00) and shares some early impressions of the team and the staff (34:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...
Mar 01, 2023•42 min
