Hail Yes! A Detroit Free Press Podcast About University of Michigan Sports

Michigan football jumped off to another hot start, but the game against Maryland ultimately went down to the wire, with some big defensive plays sealing the deal in the fourth quarter. Tony & Rainer start the show by discussing what impact the big week of news may have had on the game (legal battle dropped, Chris Partridge fired , etc), plus, what it means for the Wolverines to take on Ohio St...

It's safe to say, there is never a shortage of stories surrounding this Michigan football team. Tony and Rainer open the show by discussing what to expect from Jim Harbaugh's court hearing on Friday, where he and the Michigan brass will try and get his suspension paused. What would it mean to the coach if he's potentially forced to miss Michigan's 1,000th program win? Plus, we take a look at the M...

When it doubt, run the ball like there's no tomorrow. That was the mindset for Michigan Saturday against Penn State, just hours after finding out they'd be without their head coach, Jim Harbaugh. Tony and Rainer open the show by discussing the chaotic 24 hours leading up to the game, Michigan's resilience on the field, and if this run-first approach is built to last.  Then, the guys discuss what's...

As the Michigan sign-stealing story continues to develop, the school has come to its own defense with alleged evidence that shows Purdue may have obtained Michigan's signs from other teams in the conference. This news comes as the Big Ten reportedly told U-M a punishment could potentially be coming soon. Tony and Rainer open the show by discussing the latest news and what it all means.  Then the g...

It was another dominant performance for Michigan on Saturday against Purdue, but once again, it was what happened off the field that stole the headlines. U-M athletic director Warde Manuel opted not to comment on the latest sign-stealing allegations at Jim Harbaugh's postgame press conference, while Harbaugh himself also didn't entertain questions. We start the show by discussing what's next for M...

As Michigan prepares to hammer Purdue at home, the conversation surrounding the Wolverines continues to be about the sign-stealing scandal. There is seemingly a new development every day, and this week everyone has been talking about alleged photographs of suspended assistant Connor Stalions on the Central Michigan sidelines in Chippewa team gear for the game this year against Michigan State.  Doe...

The Michigan football sign-stealing scandal is now threatening to cloud or potentially even ruin the Wolverines' best season of the Jim Harbaugh era. Tony, Rainer, and Andrew hop on for an emergency podcast on the topic to discuss how we got here, everything you need to know about the scandal up to this point, and the impact it could have on the remainder of the season.  Plus: -Is it possible Harb...

It was a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day for Michigan State on Saturday as the Michigan Wolverines showed zero mercy in their 49-0 pummeling of the Spartans. Tony and Rainer open the show by discussing what was probably the most complete performance of the season from Michigan, who was led by a surgical performance from quarterback J.J. McCarthy. After the four-touchdown performance, has...

The Michigan football team will travel to East Lansing Saturday to face a Michigan State team with not much to lose. Tony and Rainer open the show by discussing how much has changed since the Spartans beat Michigan in 2021 (spoiler alert: it's everything), how MSU's poor performance this year has really taken the excitement out of the game, and what to expect as the two teams face off for the firs...

It's rivalry week! Michigan football was absolutely dominant again on Saturday, destroying Indiana 52-7 after an early score by the Hoosiers. Tony and Rainer open the show by discussing how this Michigan season stacks up historically, the Wolverines' highly-praised staff, and Warde Manuel's comment to Jim Harbaugh at the postgame news conference.  Then, the guys preview the matchup with MSU: Can t...

As Michigan prepares for another game where they'll be a heavy favorite, this time against Indiana, the conversation this week was dominated by the latest news surrounding Jim Harbaugh's contract. Will it get done? What could the buyout look like? And many other questions surrounding the deal. Plus, what Harbaugh said about criticisms of the Wolverines' weak schedule, and what to know about Indian...

After a 52-10 beatdown of Minnesota, the Michigan Wolverines now seem to be officially at full strength and that's a scary thought for the rest of the country. Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck said he thinks this year's Michigan team is the best team he's ever faced in his 11 years as a head coach. Tony and Rainer break down the dominant performance by the Wolverines and what it means to have both Ma...

No. 2 in the nation, but still being slept on? Tony and Rainer open the show by discussing how the Michigan Wolverines schedule is perhaps contributing to them not being talked about as much nationally. Plus, how has the Big Ten's new TV deal without ESPN affected things? Then, the guys discuss how Michigan has become one of the most disciplined teams in the country. Is it what sets them apart? An...

First road game? No problem. The Michigan Wolverines were dominant from start to finish in their first road test of the season against Nebraska, winning 45-7. Tony & Rainer open the show by discussing a somewhat dull environment in Lincoln, the Wolverines' depth making an impact, and the dominant run game returning again.  Plus, the college football landscape seems as open as ever, but where d...

For the first time this season, the Michigan Wolverines will be playing away from the Big House. Jim Harbaugh and his squad will travel to Lincoln, Nebraska to play the Cornhuskers. Tony & Rainer open the show by discussing the challenges ahead for the Wolverines: Will their defense finally be challenged? Can the run game keep rolling?  Then, Andrew joins the show to take a look around the cou...

It was a great week all across college football with a ton of games going down to the wire, but that wasn't the case for the Michigan Wolverines. In Jim Harbaugh's return, the Wolverines put together their most complete game, dominating Rutgers after an early touchdown from the Scarlet Knights. Tony & Rainer talk about the Wolverines finding their run game again and their continued dominance o...

The Big Ten season is finally upon us and Michigan has their biggest test to date on Saturday. Tony & Rainer open the show by discussing Jim Harbaugh's return. The Wolverines have not looked as sharp as normal, was Harbaugh the missing link? Plus, the guys preview the matchup with Rutgers, who is not the pushover it once was. And finally, Andrew joins the show to make some picks and see if the...

At long last, the nonconference schedule is behind us. Michigan beat Bowling Green 31-6 on Saturday, but it wasn't a particularly clean performance as J.J. McCarthy was picked off three times. Tony & Rainer open the show by discussing the uncharacteristic performance from the junior quarterback and the dominant performance from the defense. Then, the guys power rank the Big Ten East as the Wol...

With Bowling Green heading to the Big House on Saturday, the Wolverines have one final tune-up chance before Big Ten play.  Tony & Rainer open the show by discussing some of the biggest surprises and disappointments so far for the Wolverines this year, and then talk about lessons Michigan can learn from last season, and what you need to know about Bowling Green.  Then, Andrew joins the show fo...

If for some reason you were worried the first game was a fluke, fear not. J.J. McCarthy is in complete command of the Wolverines offense. Tony & Rainer open the show by discussing McCarthy's red-hot start, the developing dynamic duo at wide receiver, and the somewhat disappointing run game.  Then, the guys talk about the big drop in the nonconference points per game from last year. Is it a con...

It's another packed show as Rainer & Tony open things up by discussing what's up with Michigan football's run game and the impact J.J. McCarthy has on everything. Then the guys preview what we can learn in the game against UNLV and the impact of having two head coaches during the game. Finally, it's PICK 'EM time! Andrew joins the show to break down the spreads from some of the biggest college...

All offseason, we heard about J.J. McCarthy and the next steps the junior quarterback had taken. Pretty much right away, we learned the noise was legit. Tony & Rainer open the show by discussing what we saw from McCarthy and the new-look offense against East Carolina, Roman Wilson's breakout performance, and more.  Then, the guys discuss Michigan's "tributes" to Harbaugh ("Free Harbaugh") and...

At long last, there is Michigan football on the calendar this week! Tony Garcia and Rainer Sabin open the show by discussing 3 things to watch out for in the East Carolina game, including what the offense will look like without Jim Harbaugh or offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore.  Then, the guys go into Harbaugh's interesting comments on the NCAA and sharing revenues with the players. Was the tim...

Welcome to Hail Yes! After some quick pleasantries, Tony Garcia and Rainer Sabin dive right into the three-game suspension that Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh will serve this year by answering three key questions: How'd we get here, what does it mean for this year, and what does it mean going forward?  Then, the guys discuss if this season is truly championship or bust for the Wolverines, an...

Hosted by Free Press sports writers Tony Garcia and Rainer Sabin, “Hail, Yes!” can be found a couple of times a week, including every Thursday, wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in for engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Michigan Wolverines. Tony, the U-M sports beat writer, and Rainer, the Big Ten insider, get a chance to talk to the main characters in Ann Arbor weekly and...