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Breaking Down Wink Martindale's System, More Michigan Talk With Analyst Steve Palazzolo Jun 20, 2024

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Analyst Steve Palazzolo of PFF and the PFF NFL Podcast discusses Michigan Wolverines football defensive coordinator Wink Martindale's NFL-style system — strengths, weaknesses, more — discusses J.J. McCarthy and U-M rookies in the league, Jim Harbaugh and more.

(00:00) - Intro

(4:00) - Wink Martindale's fit in college football

(6:30) - What a Wink Martindale defense looks like

(9:25) - Simulated pressures, disguises, amoeba defense

(12:20) - Why the Ravens system is all the rage in the NFL

(14:45) - Overlap between college and NFL games?

(17:00) - Michigan's 2025 NFL Draft prospects

(20:00) - J.J. McCarthy's fit with the Minnesota Vikings

(23:05) - Michigan players that will impact as rookies

(24:30) - Jim Harbaugh outlook with the Los Angeles Chargers

(27:05) - PFF NFL Podcast

(28:00) - Outro

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How does new Michigan QB commit Brady Hart compare to JJ McCarthy? Jun 20, 2024

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The Wolverine’s EJ Hollanddiscussed several Michigan recruiting topics on the Wednesday edition of The Wolverines Live show, including the commitment of Top 100 2026 Cocoa (Fla.) High quarterback Brady Hart.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:25) - 2025 Center Recruiting

(4:17) - Flip Targets

(6:27) - Bigger-bodied WR Targets

(9:06) - Top 100 TE Andrew Olesh

(11:09) - Top 100 OL Greg Patrick, In-state Recruiting

(16:26) - Colorado DB Commit Alex Graham

(17:54) - How Does Brady Hart Compare to JJ McCarthy

(23:46) - Five-star OT Andrew Babalola

(25:07) - Top 100 2025 DB Targets

(26:32) - Most Likely Commits on Victors Weekend

(29:37) - 2026 Targets that Brady Hart Will Help Recruit

(33:55) - Comparing Brady Hart to Carter Smith

(38:52) - CB Recruiting

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Previewing the official visitors Michigan is expected to host on Victors Weekend Jun 19, 2024

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Analysts EJ Holland and Zach Libby discuss the slate of official visitors Michigan is expected to host on Victors Weekend, including Top 100 Winter Garden (Fla.) West Orange safety and Notre Dame commit Ivan Taylor, on The Wolverine Live Tuesday Recruiting Show.

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(O:OO) - Intro

(3:51) - On300 QB Commit Carter Smith

(7:48) - Four-star WR Taz Williams & Four-star WR Jacob Washington

(12:14) - Four-star OL Commit Avery Gach

(14:34) - Five-star OT Andrew Babalola

(18:18) - On300 OL Hardy Watts & Three-star OL Kaden Strayhorn

(23:54) 2025 Linebacker Recruiting

(25:01) - Three-star TE Eli Owens & Top 100 TE Andrew Olesh

(30:48) - DL Commits Bobby Kanka & Nate Marshall

(37:00) - Four-star DL Maxwell Roy

(38:45) - LB Official Visitors

(45:49) - Top 100 Safety Jordan Young

(47:23) - Top 100 Safety & Notre Dame Commit Ivan Taylor

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Breaking down Michigan's running back room: Short-term and long-term projections, more Jun 17, 2024

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TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome and Clayton Sayfie run through Michigan's 7 scholarship running backs ahead of the 2024 season and who might step up behind Donovan Edwards and Kalel Mullings.

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Michigan Players Being Slept On, Phil Steele Unit Rankings, Projected 12-Team Playoff Field, Another OSU Staffer Heads To Ann Arbor Jun 13, 2024

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Breaking down the Michigan players that did — and didn't — make Lindy's preseason All-Big Ten teams, Phil Steele's unit rankings, Andy Staples' projected 12-team playoff (Michigan vs. Notre Dame in December at The Big House?!) and Ohio State staff member Erin Dunston heading to Michigan. Clayton Sayfie and Anthony Broome discuss.

(00:00) - Intro

(4:00) - Lindy's preseason All-Big Ten teams

(7:40) - Kenneth Grant Is A Breakout Star

(10:30) - Clayton's Gripe With Preseason Projections

(13:10) - Players That Are Being Slept On

(16:30) - Michigan QB Situation Worse Than 68th In The Country?

(17:40) - Where Michigan Position Groups Rank Nationally Per Phil Steele

(24:35) - Andy Staples' Projected 12-Team CFP Field

(29:00) - Is The No. 5 Seed Sneaky One Of The Best?

(36:00) - Michigan Hires Ohio State Staffer Erin Dunston

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Recruiting Q&A: Can Michigan close with Top 100 safety Kainoa Winston? Jun 13, 2024

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The Wolverine’s EJ Holland talked about several topics on the Wednesday edition of The Wolverine Live recruiting show, including the recruitment of Top 100 Washington (D.C.) Gonzaga College safety Kainoa Winston, who's coming off an official visit to Michigan the first weekend of June.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:44) - Top 100 Safety Kainoa Winston

(4:02) - 2025 IOL Kaden Strayhorn

(6:55) - On300 RB Donovan Johnson

(10:07) - Will any of the weekend official visitors commit?

(13:52) - Top 100 DB and South Carolina Commit Shamari Earls

(18:05) - Top LB Targets on Michigan's 2025 Board

(22:25) - Four-star WR Taz Williams

(23:44) - New Michigan Director of Operations Erin Dunston

(25:01) - Top 100 WR Andrew Marsh

(25:37) - Top 100 TE Andrew Olesh

(26:10) - 2025 OL Targets

(27:02) - On300 EDGE Marco Jones

(30:57) - On300 OT Dramodd Odoms

(31:15) - 2026 QB Targets

(32:36) - Five-star OT Andrew Babalola

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Doug Karsch joins Balas and Skene to talk Michigan football Jun 13, 2024

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Doug Karsch, the voice of Michigan football, has called only one loss in his two years behind the microphone — a setback to TCU in a national semifinal. He’s seen two Big Ten championships and a national championship and will be at it again this fall with color commentator Jon Jansen next to him.

Karsch and Skene weighed in on the Michigan defense, the quarterback competition, and more in today’s podcast.

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(00:00) - Intro

(1:20) - Karsch's Time As Voice Of Michigan Football

(4:30) - Golden Era Of Michigan Football

(6:00) - How Aidan Hutchinson Changed The Culture

(9:15) - Michigan Players Coming Back And Crazy NIL Rumors/Stories

(13:30) - Rich Rod And The Dark Days

(15:00) - Early Jim Harbaugh Years

(18:00) - Hiring Sherrone Moore And Key OSU Game Sequence

(22:00) - Will Michigan Have A Good Enough QB?

(24:15) - Is 9-3 Good Enough To Make Playoff?

(27:55) - Who Will Be The Starting QB?

(33:25) - This Defense Could Be As Good As Last Two Years

(35:00) - Question Marks Around Michigan Offense

(36:15) - Michigan Special Teams

(37:22) - Tricky Game On Schedule: Washington

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Where Michigan stands with Top 100 WR Quincy Porter and other targets ahead of third official visit weekend Jun 12, 2024

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Analysts EJ Holland and Zach Libby discuss Michigan landing a commitment from four-star Palatine (Ill.) High EDGE Jaylen Williams on Monday, recap all five targets who were in Ann Arbor for official visits last weekend and look ahead to the seven prospects locked in for officials to campus in a few days, including Top 100 Oradell (N.J.) wide receiver Quincy Porter, on The Wolverine Live Tuesday Recruiting Show.

(0:00) - Intro

(2:16) - Four-star EDGE Jaylen Williams commits to Michigan

(10:24) - Five-star OT Andrew Babalola

(14:00) - Four-star OL Alai Kalaniuvalu

(17:37) - Top 100 WR Quincy Porter

(20:44) - 2025 WR Phillip Wright

(22:52) - 2025 WR and Former Notre Dame Commit Shaun Terry

(23:38) - 2025 RB Jasper Parker

(25:09) - Top 100 Safety JaDon Blair

(26:54) - Top 100 RB Jordon Davison

(30:42) - Top 100 OL SJ Alofaituli

(34:26) - Top 100 EDGE Mariyon Dye

(37:45) - On300 EDGE Julius Holly

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Breaking down Michigan football's QB room, starting battle in 2024 Jun 10, 2024

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TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome and Clayton Sayfie discuss Michigan football's quarterback situation and the five players on the roster that comprise the room, including a full discussion on Alex Orji, Jack Tuttle and more.

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Recruiting Q&A: Can Michigan close with four-star EDGE Jaylen Williams on official visit? Jun 07, 2024

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The Wolverine’sEJ Hollandtalked about several topics on the Wednesday edition of The Wolverine Live recruiting show, including the recruitment of four-star Palatine (Ill.) High EDGE Jaylen Williams.

(0:00) - Intro

(1:44) - Four-star DL Maxwell Roy

(5:26) - Four-star EDGE Jaylen Williams

(7:30) - Top 100 EDGE Mariyon Dye

(9:17) - Realistic Expectations 2025 Recruiting Class

(10:26) - Flip Targets

(12:46) - Five-star OT Andrew Babalola

(17:45) - On300 QB Commit Carter Smith

(20:40) - Top 100 OL Douglas Utu

(21:41) - Michigan DL Coach Lou Esposito

(25:42) - Top 100 RB Jordon Davison & 2025 RB Shekai Mills-Knight

(28:20) - Favorite 2025 Targets Covered So Far

(28:50) - Four-star WR Taz Williams

(31:12) - RB Recruiting

(32:15) - Top 100 LB Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng

(33:18) - Top 100 Safety Kainoa Winston

(34:27) - Top 100 DL DJ Sanders

(35:36) - On300 OL Hardy Watts

(36:31) - 2026 QB Recruiting

(38:20) - 2025 Virginia DB Targets

(39:12) - Recruits Who Could Rise/Fall In The Rankings

(41:14) - This Weekend's Most Exciting Visitors

(43:33) - Top 100 TE Andrew Olesh, 2025 TE Recruiting

(44:31) - Undervalued Recruits To Keep An Eye On

(47:33) - LSU QB Commit Bryce Underwood

(50:00) - Landing A Five-star Prospect

(50:23) - Recruiting Staff Additions, NIL

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