Wolverine Confidential
464 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsWolverine Confidential is the definitive podcast for University of Michigan sports news and analysis. Hosts Andrew Kahn, Aaron McMann and Ryan Zuke cover the football, basketball and hockey teams as well as other sports.
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Headlines: Jim Harbaugh, Michigan's president, and the budget
October 23, 2020 15:09 - 6 minutesNico Collins on his opt out. Michigan athletic budget. U-M basketball practice update. Jim Harbaugh's relationship with Mark Schlissel. Football commit Branden Jennings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previewing Michigan vs. Minnesota, Big Ten locks of the week
October 22, 2020 21:41 - 28 minutesWhat do watch for in Michigan's season opener at Minnesota. Plus, the crew shares their Wolverines game and season predictions, along with their Big Ten locks of the week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Headlines: Michigan basketball practice underway
October 15, 2020 21:00 - 5 minutesOfficial practices for the 2020-21 college basketball season have begun. Football freshman William "Apache" Mohan is turning heads. Isaiah Livers ready to be hoops' "top dog." U-M coaches aware of high-scoring games across college football. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The freshmen likely to see the field for Michigan football
October 13, 2020 22:06 - 26 minutesAn early look at Minnesota. Assessing which freshmen are likely to make an impact this season. And a little basketball talk with practice about to start. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Headlines: Michigan football's Christian Turner opts back in
October 08, 2020 17:49 - 6 minutesMichigan has another running back in its room this fall. The men's basketball schedule remains unclear. The Wolverines had a group of players drafted by NHL teams. Plus, U-M's cash-strapped athletic department raises nearly $6M. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan football's most important position battles
October 06, 2020 18:47 - 29 minutesWith the start of the season later this month, we dive into the five most important positions up for grabs (2:49), react to Don Brown's recent comments about the Michigan defense (13:35), provide an update on the men's basketball team (22:00) and talk NHL draft (25:05). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan's depth chart without Nico Collins, Ambry Thomas
September 29, 2020 20:03 - 25 minutesWith it becoming more likely CB Ambry Thomas and WR Nico Collins don't return for Michigan this season, who will likely fill their roles? Plus, recapping Friday's matchup between two top Wolverines commits. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Handicapping Michigan's QB battle
September 24, 2020 19:11 - 24 minutesJoe Milton is the presumed starting QB...or is he? Might Cade McNamara push for the job? We break down offensive coordinator Josh Gattis' comments and share some recruiting news as well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan football schedule release, 3.0
September 21, 2020 19:16 - 21 minutesThe Wolverines largely know their nine-game schedule for 2020. A potential ceiling, floor and thoughts on Joe Milton taking frontrunner status in Michigan's QB derby. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan football recruiting chatter with an insider
September 17, 2020 21:24 - 25 minutesThe Michigan Insider's Brice Marich joins the show to talk J.J. McCarthy, Donovan Edwards, 2022 prospects. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Big Ten football is back
September 16, 2020 20:37 - 22 minutesThe Big Ten decided after all that it could play a season this fall. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump, Whitmer and the politicization of Big Ten football
September 09, 2020 18:42 - 22 minutesDonald Trump inserted himself into the Big Ten football debate. Jim Harbaugh marches at Michigan. Gretchen Whitmer responds. Yet, still no word on a potential season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Public pressure mounts for Big Ten football
September 01, 2020 19:05 - 20 MBThe Big Ten continues to discuss potential start dates for a football season, and President Donald Trump weighed in on Tuesday as well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Public pressure mounts for Big Ten football
September 01, 2020 19:05 - 18 minutesThe Big Ten continues to discuss potential start dates for a football season, and President Donald Trump weighed in on Tuesday as well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Juwan Howard and NBA rumors
August 26, 2020 21:37 - 23 minutesExpect Juwan Howard to be courted by NBA teams annually. A look at what the NCAA's new eligibility rules might mean for college football. A curious NFL prospect rankings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan has tall task trying to replace OL Jalen Mayfield
August 20, 2020 16:25 - 22 minutesWe dive into Jalen Mayfield's decision to declare for the 2021 NFL Draft, his stock and how Michigan might replace him along the offensive line. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Could Justin Fields' petition save Big Ten season?
August 17, 2020 17:11 - 23.5 MBThe Ohio State quarterback has more than 232,000 signatures after creating a petition Sunday urging the Big Ten to reinstate the 2020 football season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Could Justin Fields' petition save Big Ten season?
August 17, 2020 17:11 - 18 minutesThe Ohio State quarterback has more than 232,000 signatures after creating a petition Sunday urging the Big Ten to reinstate the 2020 football season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Big Ten cancellation edition
August 12, 2020 18:31 - 28 minutesThe Big Ten canceled the fall sports season, including football. Now what? Michigan faces more questions than answers right now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pressing questions as Michigan football starts summer camp
August 06, 2020 21:54 - 33 minutesWho will win the QB battle? Can the offensive line avoid regression? And of course, will there even be a season for which to prepare? Tackling all the key questions as Michigan starts summer practices. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Key takeaways from Michigan football's 2020 schedule
August 05, 2020 22:22 - 29 minutesThe Big Ten released its updated schedules for the 2020 season, with games beginning Sept. 5. Plus, the league also announced updated COVID-19 protocols, including testing football players twice a week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HEADLINES: Big Ten COVID-19 protocols; football, basketball recruiting
August 05, 2020 22:00 - 4.42 MBThe Big Ten announced new health guidelines for the upcoming fall season. Michigan football landed another commit, while Illinois moving its prep season to the spring will affect another Wolverines pledge. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
HEADLINES: Big Ten COVID-19 protocols; football, basketball recruiting
August 05, 2020 22:00 - 7 minutesThe Big Ten announced new health guidelines for the upcoming fall season. Michigan football landed another commit, while Illinois moving its prep season to the spring will affect another Wolverines pledge. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Phil Steele talks Michigan, Big Ten football
July 30, 2020 21:52 - 40 minutesAre we any closer to finding out about college football in the fall? Plus, some football recruiting drama in East Lansing. And our interview with college football guru Phil Steele. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HEADLINES: U-M pauses voluntary workouts
July 30, 2020 19:32 - 5 minutesMichigan made the call recently to pause voluntary workouts for some sports. Charles Matthews still dreams of playing in the NBA. Phil Steele projects football to finish third in the Big Ten. Plus another high-profile hoops recruit is being targeted by Juwan Howard See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pro sports are back. What's next for college, high school?
July 23, 2020 20:36 - 24 minutesPro sports are back. What's next for college, high school? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HEADLINES: Isaiah Livers will return to Michigan
July 23, 2020 20:31 - 5 minutesHigh school athletes may not have a season. Isaiah Livers returns. The latest COVID-19 numbers for UM athletes. UM basketball All-Decade teams. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Does moving up Michigan-Ohio State matchup make sense?
July 16, 2020 20:53 - 23 minutesWith the Big Ten moving to conference-only schedules, is it feasible to move the annual Michigan-Ohio State game to earlier in the season? Plus, former Michigan athletes are selling old gear on a new site. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HEADLINES: Michigan announces 2020 football ticket policy
July 16, 2020 19:19 - 5 minutesMichigan will not be selling football season tickets if games are able to be played this season, and there will be no sales to the general public. Plus, football and basketball both pick up key commitments. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim Harbaugh talks football in the COVID-19 era
July 09, 2020 20:32 - 28 minutesJim Harbaugh spoke with reporters about a variety of topics, including whether there should be a football season this year. Michigan could be on the verge of landing new commits in football and basketball. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HEADLINES: Jim Harbaugh speaks
July 09, 2020 19:24 - 6 minutesJim Harbaugh provides update on his contract situation and several players on the Michigan football team. Michigan basketball snags another commit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Budget drama and pay cuts at Michigan
June 30, 2020 21:40 - 31 minutesU-M had to take two cracks at approving the school's budget this week. We dive into Emoni Bates' sudden decision to commit to Michigan State. Plus, Michigan hoops recruiting news. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HEADLINES: Michigan's AD, coaches take a pay cut
June 30, 2020 20:39 - 7 minutesMichigan's athletic department faces a major budget shortfall. Isaiah Barnes commits to U-M hoops. Chris Hinton's parents ask the NCAA for a COVID-19 policy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan football and a decision to make for the fall
June 24, 2020 21:16 - 25 minutesA decision on a college football season at Michigan is coming in the next few weeks, plus, Michigan scores a commitment from a 4-star defensive end but misses on a top in-state target. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HEADLINES: Recruiting update; Harbaugh speaks on Kaepernick
June 24, 2020 20:43 - 5 minutesThe Wolverines landed a top-150 recruit, plus, two UM athletes test positive for COVID-19. Jim Harbaugh speaks on Colin Kaepernick, and Warde Manuel address potential of a college football season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Next steps for returning athletes; MLB draft recap
June 17, 2020 18:34 - 23 minutesA look at what the reintroduction to campus looks like for Michigan athletes. A recap of where the Wolverines landed in the MLB draft. Plus a basketball scheduling update and some talk about Mike Gundy's situation at Oklahoma State. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HEADLINES: Michigan athletes return to campus
June 17, 2020 17:12 - 5 minutesCertain athletes are back on Michigan's campus. An early look at the football opener at Washington. U-M has two HOF candidates. Men's hoops schedules two more games. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crickets on Michigan football's return
June 11, 2020 22:07 - 33 minutesStill no announcement on when U-M football might return to campus. A preview of the MLB draft. Michigan-LSU? Plus, a look at the DL in 2020. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HEADLINES: Michigan baseball players look to be drafted
June 11, 2020 20:01 - 5 minutesAs many as eight Michigan baseball players could be drafted by MLB teams this week. U-M vs. LSU in football? Plus an update on David Merritt and Barack Obama mentions Jim Harbaugh. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim Harbaugh protests in Ann Arbor
June 03, 2020 22:00 - 32 minutesJim Harbaugh marches in anti-police brutality protest, football program lands another commit, plus many players expected back on campus June 15. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HEADLINES: Potential return to campus for football team; new commit
June 03, 2020 21:13 - 6 minutesHow the football program is operating in time of social distancing, plus, a potential return to campus for the team? A new football commit, and a point guard outlook for next season See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan's football season remains uncertain
May 28, 2020 23:43 - 34 minutesDiving into president Schlissel's comments about the fall to WSJ. Recapping Don Brown's call with the media and Michigan's defense. Plus lots of U-M basketball transfer talk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HEADLINES: Michigan president remains uncertain about football season
May 28, 2020 19:14 - 2.97 MBMark Schlissel still has doubts about football in the fall. Juwan Howard speaks on Michigan's new transfers. Football players are trying some unusual workouts. Could Brandon Johns Jr. be U-M's unheralded start next season? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
HEADLINES: Michigan president remains uncertain about football season
May 28, 2020 19:14 - 5 minutesMark Schlissel still has doubts about football in the fall. Juwan Howard speaks on Michigan's new transfers. Football players are trying some unusual workouts. Could Brandon Johns Jr. be U-M's unheralded start next season? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where Michigan football's offense stands in uncertain offseason
May 19, 2020 21:25 - 34 minutesAnalyzing Josh Gattis' comments on the Michigan offense. Breaking down all the comings and goings on the Michigan basketball team, plus some recruiting updates. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HEADLINES: Michigan's QB situation, recruiting news
May 19, 2020 21:02 - 7 minutesAn update on Michigan's quarterback situation. Football recruit JJ McCarthy transfers. Nojel Eastern transfers to basketball program. Blake Corum update. Football players can wear No. 0. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jim Harbaugh's eligibility proposal, Michigan football recruiting
May 12, 2020 21:28 - 45 minutesJim Harbaugh penned an open letter to football advocating for college players to have the ability to leave for the NFL after any season. Football landed two more commitments, plus, is Michigan's 2020 opener at Washington in jeopardy? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HEADLINES: Michigan's 2020 game vs. Washington, recruiting, Jim Harbaugh in the news
May 12, 2020 20:33 - 7 minutesMichigan football adds two commits from same high school. Jim Harbaugh proposed an interesting idea regarding player eligibility. Plus, the likelihood of Michigan opening the season at Washington. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michigan football in the fall, Jim Harbaugh, and a decommitment?
May 05, 2020 21:32 - 35 minutesWarde Manuel says campus needs to open in the fall for Michigan football. Lots of one-time transfer and NIL talk. Plus, did HS recruit Myles Rowser decommit? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HEADLINES: Michigan football, Jim Harbaugh and recruiting
May 05, 2020 20:57 - 6 minutesWarde Manuel says football can't happen in the fall without students. Myles Rowser decommits. The one-time transfer rule stalls. Spike Albrecht offers free basketball clinics. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices