The Block M Podcast Network: A University of Michigan Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Senior Bowl director/draft analyst Jim Nagy talks process in COVID times, what he sees in U-M prospects Feb 12, 2021

Show notes

On a bonus episode of the Maize n Brew podcast, we chat with Senior Bowl executive director and NFL Draft analyst Jim Nagy about how they pulled off the event in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased importance of it during this draft cycle. Other topics covered include:

How NFL front offices, prospects, and evaluators have had to adjust to the current state of the world
If teams are going to be more willing to trade draft picks for proven players given the uncertainty of the scouting cycle
How opted-out players are being viewed in this stage of the evaluation process
How a limited amount of 2020 game film will help or hurt prospects
How the Michigan prospects (Ambry Thomas, Nico Collins, Chris Evans, Ben Mason, Camaron Cheeseman) performed during Senior Bowl week
Production vs. measurables
The traits he sees from Jim Harbaugh-coached players at Michigan

You can follow Jim on Twitter at @JimNagy_SB

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Out of the Blue: GOAT Things and the Offensive Depth Chart Feb 11, 2021

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Andy and Jared talk about what 7 rings means for the world, Tom Brady, and Michigan before getting into the 2021 depth chart. They start with the offense, as Andy begins a 7 month journey to convince Jared that this is more than an 8 win team.

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Putting a bow on the 2021 class; recapping the latest 2022 commits Feb 10, 2021

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On this week’s Future Brew, the boys discuss the final three additions to Michigan’s 2021 class, how the Wolverines should attack the portal this offseason, and the two new commitments for the 2022 class.

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Recapping Super Bowl weekend and a banner weekend for Michigan Men Feb 09, 2021

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Luke, Anthony, and Chris discuss the Super Bowl weekend that revolved around Tom Brady's seventh win, Charles Woodson heading to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, The Weeknd's halftime show and more before Luke's laptop dies. Chris and Anthony finish out the show with a quick update on hoops, which projects to return to action on Valentines Day.

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Out of the Blue: Recruiting Flips and NFL Draft Stock Feb 04, 2021

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Andy and Jared rejoice in the new of the return of NCAA football video games, the news of 3 defensive tackles to the roster, and talk about which draft stocks are rising and falling.

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Previewing the February signing day, recapping Michigan’s recent addition and subtraction Feb 02, 2021

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On this week’s Future Brew, Von and Jon recap the latest commit (George Rooks) and decommitment (Tyler Martin) from Michigan football over the past week. They also look toward the February signing period for the 2021 class and go over Michigan’s final two targets along the defensive line.

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Dust clears on football's offseason changes, the path forward and 2021's ceiling Feb 02, 2021

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Luke, Anthony, and Chris return from a mini-break to discuss Jim Harbaugh's revamped coaching staff, what position groups are critical to a turnaround in this new setup, and a grab bag of other topics. We also chat about the continued shutdown of all sports at Michigan and how it will affect the outlook of the men's basketball team moving forward.

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Out of the Blue: The Greatest American, and Coaching Staff Final Thoughts Jan 28, 2021

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Andy and Jared catch up on the news out of Michigan on the athletics shutdown, reflect on the majesty of one Thomas J. Brady, and go deep on the young coaching staff now in Ann Arbor.

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Breaking down new 2021 DT offer, more transfer portal targets Jan 27, 2021

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On this week’s Future Brew, we discuss Michigan football’s latest offer to a 2021 defensive tackle, a couple more options in the transfer portal who recently jumped ship from Tennessee’s program, and how the new staff additions seem aimed at improving things on the recruiting trail.

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Reactions to the two-week pause of Michigan athletics Jan 26, 2021

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Daniel and Chris discuss both of Michigan’s wins from last week as well as the announcement that all U-M sports (including basketball) are set to be shut down for 2 weeks. The guys talk about what this means and whether or not any good can come from this.

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