Forever Saturday

Serena and Matt discuss what the Big Ten would look like if it were to ditch divisions (which is where the major conferences seem to be headed), who Michigan should be locked in with as "rivals," what realignment would mean for the conference title game and The Game itself, and which college football players/coaches we'd wake up at 4:45 a.m. for just to slander. The NCAA says goodbye to divisions ...

Serena and Matt try to understand why the recent NIL (or "NIL") happenings feel different and kind of uncomfortable in some ways, debate whether there are viable adjustments that can be made within the current structure, and discuss where things might be headed as the current trajectory of college sports collides with Title IX and other issues. Jordan Addison transferring from Pitt was triggering...

After covering all the painful memories last week, Serena and Matt each share their most joyous/euphoric/exhilarating Michigan football wins (with some debate at the top), then briefly discuss the transfer portal pickup of Cam Goode and react to some, uh, questionable early-top-25 rankings that were released this week. To the good stuff: Had to cover the flip side after subjecting everybody to all...

In the aftermath of Michigan's hockey's devastating overtime loss in the Frozen Four, Matt and Serena debate the most painful Michigan football losses in recent memory (there are plenty to choose from!), decide what we'd probably pick if we *weren't* Michigan fans, and then touch on a few interesting post-spring comments from Jim Harbaugh. We can't help but re-traumatize ourselves after Michigan H...

Serena and Matt revisit the less-compelling-than-it-could-have-been spring game, discuss the most exciting/surprising/otherwise interesting developments, debate the spectacular-ness of the various post-TD celebrations, and break out a new segment on "the most Michigan moment of the game"

Serena and Matt break down the Big Ten coaches alignment chart and debate the chaoticness of Jim Harbaugh, the evilness of James Franklin, the milquetoast-ness of Paul Chryst, etc., before revisiting an appropriately frustrating ending for Michigan basketball and an emotional rollercoaster for Michigan hockey en route to the Frozen Four. Check @ForeverSatPod on Twitter to take a look at the alignm...

Coming off a weekend of NCAA tournament watching, Serena and Matt debate the college football "blue blood" landscape, including one hot-ish Big Ten-related take, and then revisit a rather sweet weekend for both Michigan basketball (which is now in pure gravy territory) and Michigan hockey (which has celebrated with one banner and might damn well get another) What makes a Blue Blood?  Part history,...

Serena and Matt discuss the various good and bad tidbits from Michigan spring ball, rant about "top 25 coaches" lists, and briefly react to Michigan basketball's NCAA tournament draw and hockey's takedown of Notre Dame (finally) in the Big Ten tourney. We play a game of good news, bad news from Harbaugh's first media availability of this spring session: Interpreting coach speak is a  difficult end...

Serena and Matt summon their absolute hottest college football takes, including Michigan's place in the national hierarchy and a national power that's "over," and then briefly revel in Michigan basketball's you-got-to-pump-it-up win over Ohio State and Michigan hockey's obliteration of Michigan State in the Big Ten tourney. We're too reasonable for hot takes:  Hot Take #1: Georgia is five star Iow...

Serena and Matt discuss the five things we're most excited for/curious about/intrigued by as Michigan opens spring ball, including who fills the crater-sized holes at defensive end and idk maybe some talk about what happens at quarterback. We also briefly touch on Harbaugh's buyout and the weirdness around the Big Ten voting against CFP expansion. #5: The new Spring Game format  Will we actually b...

Serena and Matt discuss the labor complaint filed by players in the Pac-12 in which they seek to be recognized as employees, which could reshape college sports as we know them. We also touch on the Juwan Howard situation and suspension.   The Juwan thing is unfortunate Neither of us thinks he should have been fired, but it also wouldn't have been unreasonable for him to be fired The punishments mo...

Serena and Matt react to the Michigan coordinator dust settling, discuss our comfort level with Jesse Minter and the apparently collaborative approach they'll be taking at OC, speculate some more about why Josh Gattis was so damn salty, and address Michigan's NIL program taking a step forward with The VICTORS Exchange. Minter has a good but not great resume We like the playcalling experience  It's...

Serena and Matt discuss Josh Gattis' weird exit, what it means that he scorched the earth on his way out, whether it was Harbaugh's "fault," and what we expect/want Michigan to do at offensive coordinator. Every podcast is an emergency podcast  It certainly seems like Josh Gattis did not get the head coaching nod based on his reaction  This kind of makes it seem like Gattis wouldn't stay regardles...

Jim Harbaugh stuns us all by announcing his return to Michigan. Serena and Matt talk about his return, piece together the timeline, our states of panic (or lack thereof) and where things stand now.  Putting together the timeline Balas' report sends the drama into overdrive Serena thought this was a done deal and spent last night coping like she just got dumped. Matt remains skeptical as always Who...

Serena and Matt assess Michigan's D-coordinator options in the wake of Mike Macdonald's exit, imagine what Paul Chryst would do with Caleb Williams, and discuss what the Big Ten can do with its divisions to stop being so stupidly lopsided. Still no Harbaugh news  Mike Macdonald departure was not at all unexpected, but was probably sooner than expected PLZ hire someone capable of stopping spread pa...

Reading Tea Leaves:  What the Mike Elston hire means (if anything) for Jim Harbaugh's future at Michigan  Whether the Ravens' DC opening is another thing for Michigan to worry about on the Mike McDonald front Discussing: The odds that Michigan hires an internal candidate in the event of Harbaugh's departure. Mike McDonald vs. Mike Hart vs. Josh Gattis  External candidates  We hope you like soup! ...

We cover the whole NIL landscape around Michigan including:  The NCAA's (borderline nonexistent) NIL regulations The Michigan NIL Law Whether Michigan's policy imposes additional restrictions on UM Athletes beyond what the law imposes How does Michigan's NIL policy stack up next to MSU and OSU? MSU's policy might be a little more permissive on alcohol and gambling NIL deals, but otherwise the poli...

Reactions to the national title game and attempts to find a path (if there is one) for Michigan to win a national title when Alabama and Georgia are what they currently are.

Matt and Serena talk Jim Harbaugh rumors, cryptic tweets/sparkle emojis, how much Harbaugh has moved the needle on Michigan Football, and Alabama and Georgia in the national championship game.