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The Michigan Recruiting Insider, LIVE from Charlotte! Apr 02, 2023

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In this week’s special live edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, LIVE from Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day high school, Sam Webb and Steve Lorenz recapped Jadyn Davis’s recruitment in the hour leading up to his March 31st announcement and explain why his recruitment played out differently than Dante Moore’s. Next, they highlighted the likely domino effect from Davis’s pledge and the potential run on offensive line commits, Michigan’s sudden presence in Micah Gilbert’s recruitment and other WRs U-M is trending with. The conversation then turns to Davis’s impact on 2025 quarterback recruiting, especially Bryce Underwood and Cutter Boley. Defensive line targets Michigan is rising with are covered next. The episode concludes with a discussion about the improved recruiting prowess of Michigan’s coaching staff.

🚨COMMITMENT EPISODE🚨 5⭐️ QB JADYN DAVIS PICKS MICHIGAN Mar 31, 2023

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Cooper and Andrew go in-depth discussing five-star QB Jadyn Davis' commitment to Michigan and the impact he can have in Ann Arbor!

Host: Cooper Petagna & Andrew Ivins

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Behind the Uniform with Will Johnson (The Return) - A star, and a brand, are born Mar 31, 2023

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Episode 11 in the Behind the Uniform series features Sam Webb's recent sit-down with Michigan cornerback Will Johnson, who returned to Behind the Uniform for the second time. The freshman All-American reflected upon his first year in Ann Arbor… from the tough love he received from Clinkscale, to gaining a bigger defensive role versus MSU, to facing his biggest challenge of the year versus Marvin Harrison and Ohio State. After recapping his starring role in the Big 10 championship game, attention turns to his NIL experience at Michigan and the launching of his Turnover Buffs branded apparel. Talk turns back to football and the mental The episode closes with a lengthy chat about spring ball and his observations about who’s standing out and where the team is improving. He also shares the timeline for his return from injury.

Behind the Uniform with Amorion Walker: Michigan's "freak athlete" could become special player Mar 28, 2023

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Episode 10 in the series features my recent sit-down with Michigan cornerback Amorion Walker reflecting upon his journey to Michigan and his decision to switch over to defense full time. Walker explained why he was still an under-the-radar prospect after his junior year, and how Nick Saban opened the recruiting floodgates with a Bama offer. He then shed light on why he flipped his commitment for Notre Dame to Michigan. The conversation then turns to freshman year and schools that tried to convince him to leave Ann Arbor after it. Walker also discusses his NIL experience thus far. The episode closes with his assessment of his spring practice performance and spring practice standouts on offense and defense.

Michigan commit blitz! Are more coming? - Michigan Recruiting Insider Mar 24, 2023

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In this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich recap the Wolverines' run of commitments from Brandyn Hillman, Jordan Marshall, and Ben Roebuck. Next, attention turns to other prospects the crew believes the Maize & Blue leads for including Jadyn Davis, Blake Frazier, Brady Prieskorn, Aaron Chiles, and several more. The episode concludes with a preview of another loaded visit weekend.

Who's going, who's staying, and season reflections - Michigan Basketball Insider Mar 24, 2023

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*****This episode was recorded hours BEFORE Jett Howard's NBA draft declaration****

On the latest edition of The Michigan Basketball Insider Tim McCormick and Sam Webb reflected upon Michigan’s disappointing season and discussed the biggest issues that plagued the team. The conversation turned to the NBA draft decision for Jett Howard hours before he announced his departure. (Both Tim and Sam announced he'd go to the league). Next was a breakdown of Kobe Bufkin's impending decision, and Tim explains why he thinks the sophomore wing will return. Next, Tim and Sam share thoughts on the possible returns of Jaelin Llewelyn and Joey Baker. The podcast closes with a debate about Michigan portal target BJ Mack.

Inside Michigan Recruiting with Top247 EDGE Brian Robinson Mar 22, 2023

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Sam Webb sits down with four-star Youngstown (Ohio) Austintown Fitch EDGE Brian Robinson after his eighth visit to Michigan to discuss the latest developments in his recruitment. The Top247 prospect shed light upon his relationship with Steve Clinkscale, talk of teaming with other top Ohio prospects in college, the lure of reuniting with fellow Youngstown natives at Michigan, hie decision timeline, upcoming visit plans, and more.

Five-stars headline biggest visit weekend of the spring - Michigan Recruiting Insider Mar 17, 2023

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In this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich preview the biggest visit weekend of the spring. Before highlighting the headliners, Sam, Steve, and Brice discussed the Wolverines’ standing with top targets Aaron Chiles and Brian Robinson after their trips to Ann Arbor last weekend. Next, the team highlighted Michigan’s sudden rise with five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood after his visit. Attention then turned to receiver recruiting and premature Crystal Balls on recent visitor Mekhi White. The podcast closes with a profile of five-star visitor Dylan Stewart and highlighting scuttlebutt out of Texas that Michigan is the leader for Taylor Tatum.

Hard roster questions lie ahead for Michigan basketball - Michigan Basketball Insider Mar 14, 2023

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On the latest edition of The Michigan Basketball Insider Tim McCormick and Sam Webb reflect upon Michigan’s disappointing finish to the Big 10 and discuss the topugh roster questions that lie ahead. Could Brandon Johns or Zeb Jackson had made a difference this year? Will there be more transfer attrition this offseason? Should Michigan push for it? Tim and Sam then discuss the portal strategy/dynamics that could lead to more success. From there the duo offers preictions on whether Jett Howard, Kobe Bufkin, and Hunter Dickinson will return. The podcast closes with a preview of Michigan's NIT matchup with Toledo.

Behind the Uniform with Zak Zinter; "So many goals still to accomplish" Mar 10, 2023

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Episode nine in the series features my recent sit-down with Michigan offensive lineman Zak Zinter discussing his decision to spend one last season donning the winged helmet. The two-time All-Big Ten selection shares his thoughts on the playoff loss to TCU and NIL progress at Michigan and how those considerations factored into his decision to return. Attention then turns to Sherrone Moore’s impact on him and the entire offensive line. After explaining why he thinks the offense is poised to rise to another level he reflects upon last season's blowout of Ohio State and subsequent NFL dalliance by Jim Harbaugh. After highlighting early impressions of the portal additions and heightened expectations for Braiden McGregor the episode closes with his outlook for his senior campaign.

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