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Wolverine Confidential

464 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 48 ratings

Wolverine 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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Episodes

Headlines: Jim Harbaugh, Michigan's president, and the budget

October 23, 2020 15:09 - 6 minutes

Nico 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 minutes

What 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 minutes

Official 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 minutes

An 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 minutes

Michigan 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 minutes

With 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 minutes

With 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 minutes

Joe 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 minutes

The 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 minutes

The 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 minutes

The 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 minutes

Donald 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 MB

The 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 minutes

The 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 minutes

Expect 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 minutes

We 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 MB

The 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 minutes

The 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 minutes

The 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 minutes

Who 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 minutes

The 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 MB

The 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 minutes

The 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 minutes

Are 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 minutes

Michigan 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 minutes

Pro 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 minutes

High 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 minutes

With 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 minutes

Michigan 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 minutes

Jim 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 minutes

Jim 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 minutes

U-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 minutes

Michigan'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 minutes

A 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 minutes

The 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 minutes

A 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 minutes

Certain 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 minutes

Still 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 minutes

As 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 minutes

Jim 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 minutes

How 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 minutes

Diving 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 MB

Mark 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 minutes

Mark 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 minutes

Analyzing 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 minutes

An 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 minutes

Jim 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 minutes

Michigan 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 minutes

Warde 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 minutes

Warde 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