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Spring visits galore! - Michigan Recruiting Insider Mar 06, 2023

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In this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich breakdown break down the deluge of recruits expected to visit Michigan in March including top targets Aaron Chiles, Blake Frazier, Jeremiah Beasley, and more. The crew also highlights U_M’s strong recruiting push in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, highlighting Chiles Good Counsel teammates Darien Mayo and Elijah Moore, and top targets Dylan Stewart and DD Holmes to name a few. The podcast concludes with a long discussion of Michigan’s standing with Beasley and a preview of an upcoming studio interview.

Michigan suddenly Big 10's hottest team - Michigan Basketball Insider Mar 02, 2023

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On the latest edition of The Michigan Basketball Insider Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss Michigan’s three game win streak culminating with the dramatic overtime victory over Wisconsin. Tim and Sam break down where the Wolverines stand in the latest bracketology and discuss what they must do to make the tournament U-M’s sudden ability to close games, Hunter Dickinson’s leadership, and the stellar play of Kobe Bufkin and Dug McDaniel. Tim and Sam highlight the recent draft buzz about Bufkin and debate where he would slot on draft boards this year versus next year, and also compared to Jett Howard. The duo then debates Tim’s player comparison for Howard before previewing the final two regular season games versus Illinois and Indiana.

Are rivalries too heated to ever be fun again? - Michigan Basketball Insider Feb 24, 2023

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On the latest edition of The Michigan Basketball Insider Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss the Michigan / Michigan State rivalry in the aftermath of the tragic events East Lansing earlier this month. The conversation shifts to the sudden impact of Tarris Reed and what the roles for Will Tschetter and Terrance Williams II should be moving forward. The podcast concludes with a discussion about Kobe Bufkin's rise up draft boards (is he the most improved player in the Big 10), Dug McDaniel's maturation, and what could be Hunter Dickinson's swan song.

Jadyn Davis on recruiting: 'I'm ready to get this over with' - Michigan Recruiting Insider Feb 23, 2023

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In this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich breakdown recent commitments from Mantrez Walker and Zach Ludwig. The trio then spotlights the high profile recruitments that Chris Partridge is already inserting Michigan in. The podcast concludes with an exclusive interview with Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day quarterback Jadyn Davis about where things stand in his recruitment. Sam, Brice, and Steve then dissect what his comments mean for Michigan and discuss when it'll be time for the Wolverines to widen their QB net.

Behind the Uniform with Claude and Cornelius Johnson: Father & son are "Making History Now" Feb 22, 2023

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Episode eight in the series features my recent sit-down with Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson and his father Claude Johnson, author of “The Black Fives: The Epic Story of Basketball's Forgotten Era.” Claude details his journey as an author on the inspiration he drew from his sons. Cornelius highlights the inspiration he drew from his father and the story of the Black Fives. The conversation shifts to athlete activism and influence history is motivating modern athletes to speak out more. From there the discussion turns to Cornelius’ journey at Michigan and his memorable showing versus Ohio State. The senior wideout then details his decision to return. He explains why JJ McCarthy emerged as a strong leader on a team full of them, and set expectations for his final season in the Maize & Blue. The interview winds down with his early impressions of some of the team’s young players and dad’s preview of lies ahead for The Black Fives Foundation and book.

Behind the Uniform with Trevor Keegan - 'Unfinished business' Feb 13, 2023

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The latest episode in TMI's longform interview series features Sam Webb's recent sit-down with Michigan offensive lineman Trevor Keegan discussing his decision to spend one last season donning the winged helmet. The two-time All-Big Ten selection reflects upon his Michigan journey to this point, the injury adversity he’s had to overcome, and Sherrone Moore’s impact on him and the entire offensive line. Keegan also takes us inside the leadership dynamic on the team and explains why the team didn’t miss a beat down two captains. After sharing his thoughts on the emergence of JJ McCarthy, attention turns to the last season scare from Illinois. A lengthy conversation about the rivalry with Ohio State and the build-up to this year’s blow out comes next. The talk then shifts to a dissection of what went wrong versus TCU in the college football playoff. The interview winds down with insight into how the team handled Harbaugh’s dalliances with the NFL, early impressions of additions from the transfer portal, and his outlook for his senior season.

Dickinson says legacy could factor in college/pro decision - Michigan Basketball Insider Feb 10, 2023

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On the latest edition of The Michigan Basketball Insider Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss the improvements the Wolverines showed during their three-game win streak and break down the matchup with Indiana. Junior big man Hunter Dickinson joined the podcast to reflect the season to date. He shares his joys and frustrations, his updated view of NIL at Michigan, and discusses some of the factors that will play into his decision on whether to return for another year… including his legacy in Ann Arbor.

Hunter & Kobe step up; Defense shows up - Michigan Basketball Insider Feb 07, 2023

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Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss Michigan's back to back victories over Northwestern and Ohio State, and look ahead to this week’s matchups with Nebraska and Indiana. Tim and Sam break down key adjustments Hunter Dickinson made on the offensive end of the floor, his teammates’ improvement on post entry, Kobe Bufkin’s improved all-around play, and signs of growth from Dug McDaniel and Joey Baker.

Will Michigan's NIL approach produce top 10 classes? (Late signing period recap) - Michigan Recruiting Insider Feb 03, 2023

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In this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich breakdown the Wolverines' late signing period finish to the 2023 class. The crew highlight the addition of Stanford flip Cameron Brandt, then discuss the impact U-M's NIL approach had on the losses of Ole Miss transfer Davison Igbinosun and top five-star target Nyckoles Harbor. After a debate over whether a change in approach is needed to land top prospects moving forward, attention then turns to the decision timeline of five-star QB target Jadyn Davis. The talented youngster's father joins the podcast for a candid interview. The episode concludes with a breakdown of Michigan's standing with a few of its top 2024 targets, and analysis of new commit Jacob Oden.

Race for five-star Nyckoles Harbor enters home stretch - Michigan Recruiting Insider Jan 28, 2023

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In this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb and Brice Marich handicap the race for five-star TE/WR Nyckoles Harbor. Are rumors of Maryland’s lead legit? Is Oregon poised to seal the deal on his official visit? Is Michigan the team beat? The discussion then shifts to the Wolverines pursuit of All-American transfer cornerback Davison Igbinosun. Next on the docket was a breakdown of new 2024 DL commit Ted Hammond, and a the slate of impressive juniors making their way to campus this weekend. The podcast concludes with analysis of the impact the hire of new quarterback coach Kirk Campbell will have on five-star QB Jadyn Davis.

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