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Behind the Uniform with Rod Moore: "Maybe it's my last season, or not..." Aug 29, 2024

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In this episode of Behind the Uniform - Season 2 - we feature senior defensive back, Rod Moore. Michigan's recently appointed captain reflects the injury that will sideline him for some if not all of the season and shares an update of his rehab process. Moore also opens up about his vital role in helping keep the team together in the aftermath of the coaching departures and lucrative transfer offers. He also discusses the mentorship role he's taken on with many of the team's young players. Moore also sheds light on his thought process for the next step in his playing career, whether that's playing this year, preparing for the draft, or possibly returning to Michigan for another year. Moore also spends time detailing his financial journey in the era of NIL, highlighted by an enlightening visit with the team at the University of Michigan Credit Union.

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Behind the Uniform with Zeke Berry - "I didn't want to quit. I wanted to stay and compete" Aug 29, 2024

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In this episode of Behind the Uniform - Season 2 - we feature junior Defensive Back, Zeke Berry. We discuss a range of topics, from being under recruited in Northern California, his struggles as a freshman coming in behind a loaded DB room, his decision to turn down lucrative transfer offers, and the impact that the coaching change had on decision. Berry also spends time detailing his financial journey in the era of NIL, highlighted by an enlightening visit with the team at the University of Michigan Credit Union.

Behind the Uniform with Giovanni El-Hadi - Lucrative transfer offers couldn't top being Michigan Man Aug 29, 2024

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In this episode of Behind the Uniform - Season 2 - we feature University of Michigan senior offensive lineman, Giovanni El-Hadi. During our conversation with El-Hadi, we touched on a great range of topics, from his rapid rise from obscure high prospect to one of the most coveted linemen on the country, to the challenge of waiting longer than expected for his chance to start at Michigan. he also opens up about his decision to remain a Wolverine despite a surge of contact from other teams and players trying to lure him away from Ann Arbor. Now El-Hadi and the rest of the Michigan offensive line are ready to show what they can do during the upcoming 2024 season. El-Hadi also spends time detailing his financial journey in the era of NIL, highlighted by an enlightening visit with the team at the University of Michigan Credit Union.

Predicting Michigan football's 2024 season Aug 28, 2024

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Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz conduct their annual Michigan football season prediction special, making picks for top individual awards for the Wolverines, as well as the team's record, finish and outlook for the season ahead.

They open with a look at some of their predicted individual award-winners for the maize and blue, picking who they think will be the team’s MVP, freshman of the year and most-improved player on each side of the ball. They also pick All-Americans and first-team All-Big Ten players, as well as team leaders in passing, rushing, receiving, touchdowns, tackles, sacks and interceptions.

In the second half of the episode, they pivot to the team, looking at Michigan’s biggest trap games, score predictions for the Wolverines’ toughest matchups, a final record prediction and a projected season finish based on that record.

Michigan football 2024 season preview: Quarterback Aug 26, 2024

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the strengths, question marks and expectations for the Michigan football team's quarterback room.

They open with a look at with the strengths of the room. They discuss the group’s maturity, selflessness, leadership and the relative interchangeability of its top three quarterbacks, even if Alex Orji, Davis Warren and Jack Tuttle bring different skills to the room.

They then turn to the biggest question marks of the room, including the room’s inexperience, lack of proven downfield passing ability, the intriguing possibilities Orji's legs provide and the potentially low floor of the room.

They close by looking at some X-factors for the room, and make bold predictions for the group in the 2024 season.

Michigan football 2024 season preview: Running back Aug 25, 2024

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the strengths, question marks and expectations for the Michigan football team's running back room.

They open with a look at with the strengths of the room. They discuss the group’s collective size, strength and contact courage, particularly that of Kalel Mullings and Benjamin Hall. They also discuss how with Hall and Jordan Marshall having strong offseasons, the room could be deeper than in years’ past, and ultimately rotate four backs into game regularly.

They then turn to the biggest question marks of the room, including the potential bounce-back year of Donovan Edwards after a disappointing junior season. They also look at the up-and-coming members of the room, as well as what it will take for Edwards to pick up where Blake Corum left off.

They close by looking at some X-factor players for the room, and make bold predictions for the group in the 2024 season.

Michigan football 2024 season preview: Wide receiver Aug 24, 2024

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the strengths, question marks and expectations for the Michigan football team's wide receiver room.

They open with a look at with the strengths of the room. They discuss the group’s after-catch ability and collective shiftiness, why that’s particularly helpful with this year’s team, as well as two players they think can be breakout stars in Semaj Morgan and Tyler Morris.

They then turn to the biggest question marks of the room, including the room’s inexperience, lack of proven downfield playmaking ability, lack of size, as well as some players with high potential, but a lot to prove this fall.

They close by looking at some X-factor players for the room, and make bold predictions for the group in the 2024 season.

Michigan football 2024 season preview: Tight end Aug 23, 2024

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their 2024 position preview series, looking at the Michigan football team's tight end room.

They open by discussing the biggest strengths of the room, which has a lot to do with preseason All-American Colston Loveland, as well as tight end/fullback blocking star Max Bredeson.

They then look at the room’s biggest question marks, including a projected breakout season by Marlin Klein, as well as two remaining spots in the room for underclassmen to rotate in and travel with the team.

They also discuss their X-factors for the room, and bold predictions for 2024, including one that alredy came true between this episode's recording and airing.

Michigan football 2024 season preview: Offensive line Aug 22, 2024

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Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position group preview series by looking at Michigan's offensive line room.

They open with a look at with the strengths of the room. They discuss the group’s size and recruiting success over the years, as well as a level of experience that national media may be overlooking. They look at some of the key players that will lead the charge up front this fall, and what they can bring to the table even in their first seasons starting for Michigan.

They then turn to the biggest question marks of the room, including the right tackle position where the Wolverines are still sorting out who will start there and what they’ll look like this fall. They also look at other position battles brewing in the room.

They close by looking at some X-factor players for the room, and make bold predictions for the group in the 2024 season.

Michigan football 2024 season preview: Defensive line Aug 21, 2024

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Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position group preview series by looking at Michigan's defensive line room.

They open with a look at with the strengths of what they believe is both Michigan’s strongest position group and the strongest defensive line in the country. They look at the “gifted” duo of Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant, what makes them the best tackle duo in the country, and why they can set the rest of the Wolverines’ defense up for success elsewhere.

They then turn to the biggest question marks of the room, including two rising sophomores hoping to crack the rotation this fall in Trey Pierce and Enow Etta. They look at the duo’s background, and what kind of impact they can have behind an impressive trio of starter-caliber players that also includes Rayshaun Benny.

They close by looking at some X-factor players for the room, and make bold predictions for the group in the 2024 season.

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