MGoBlue Podcasts with Jon Jansen

The great Dan Dierdorf joins the show to talk about the effects of COVID-19 on his day-to-day life, share some amazing stories about Bo Schembechler and the 1969 Big Ten Championship team, break down the 2020 Wolverines and so much more (33:30). Before that, in today's "Seven from 77," Jon and Brian discuss some comments from league commissioners on college football's plans for 2020, the newly-dra...

Defensive Coordinator Don Brown joins the podcast to share his thoughts on the unique offseason, his team's attentiveness in preparation, and some of the fits for recently-drafted Wolverines (36:30). Before that conversation, Brian makes his return to chat with Jon about Jim Harbaugh's letter, the sports that are slowly returning in the U.S., and some national college football observations. See Pr...

Jim and Jack Harbaugh sit down and provide detail, background and perspective on why Jim wrote his open letter to the football community. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Michigan's Athletic Director, Warde Manuel, covers a lot of topics including student-athlete health and wellness, impacts on the budget, protocol for protecting every individual in the AD, will there be football games, B1G and the June 1 landmark, NIL(name, image and likeness), one time transfers and an open letter from Head Coach Jim Harbaugh. Plus a note to all the moms as we start to celebrate...

Jim Abbott shares his experience at Michigan, what drove him to Ann Arbor and his dream of wearing the maize and blue. He also highlights some of his greatest memories of winning a gold medal, throwing a no-hitter for the New York Yankees and what he misses about playing baseball. He starts by talking about the legacy of the Abbott family and their legacy with Michigan Athletics.  S...

Josh Gattis, Michigan's offensive coordinator, talks about the challenges facing the team, the difference between being in shape and being in football shape, and the culture created by the players. Since he is working from home and able to pitch in a bit more than a coach's schedule normally allows, he has a go to meal for the family. Hint: it will gain great favor with the offensive line. See Pri...

NFL Insider for ESPN and Michigan alum, Adam Schefter talks about Wolverines in the NFL, his journey from the Michigan Daily to ESPN. He also shares who inspired him and why he loves what he does. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The NFL Draft has come and gone. Ten Woverines were drafted. Three of them (Michael Onwenu, Josh Metellus, Michael Danna) drop into the Studio of Champions(home version) to share their experience, the reaction of their families and a glimpse of what is next. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Doug Karsch joins the podcast and gives his thoughts on the virtual draft as well as is first six picks. Then I'm joined by the Runyans. Jon Sr. joins us first and shares some of his experiences as a player and former Congressman. His son, Jon Jr. then talks about the influence his dad had on him, when he fell in love with the game of football, and his own dream of being an NFL Football player. Se...

Jon and Cesar Ruiz preview Thursday's draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jon sits down with Ben Bredeson to discuss his draft prospects and much more in advance of Thursday's draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jon begins this episode with a look at his evolution as a father during the pandemic, his perfect fits for soon-to-be drafted Wolverines, a mock draft top 10 and some basketball recruiting talk with Brian. Then, Jon chats with three Wolverine parents--Peach Pagano (Carlo Kemp's Mom), Ben Hall (Zach Charbonnet's Dad) and Tiffany Zinter (Zak Zinter's Mom)--about training for football during this unp...

Jon catches up with former Wolverine player and graduate assistant Harold Goodwin, who is now the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Assistant Head Coach and Run Game Coordinator (22:00). Coach Goodwin discusses Tom Brady's decision to join the Buccaneers, some memories from the 1997 championship season and what his time at Michigan meant to him. Before the interview, Jon and Brian break down the nominees for...

Jon talks with former teammate Mark Campbell about his recent bout with Coronavirus, his high school duels with Jon in multiple sports, the 1997 championship season and so much more. Then, Jon and Brian react to the Stadium survey regarding CFP expansion, discuss the latest Michigan men's basketball news and conclude with a few Would You Rather questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

After Jon and Brian discuss some college football news, the "fully virtual" NFL Draft, David DeJulius' decision to enter the transfer portal, and a new dog in the Jansen household, Jon welcomes former U-M Athletic Director Bill Martin to the podcast (29:30). They discuss the current and future impacts of the pandemic on collegiate athletics, along with plenty of other topics. See Privacy Policy at...

Jon and Brian catch up with Terry Mills on the 31st anniversary of the men's basketball National Championship in 1989. Terry takes fans through the entirety of that magical NCAA Tournament run, including his desire to get another chance at Illinois, Rumeal Robinson's journey to the game-winning free throws in the title game and his reaction to seeing the parties in Ann Arbor after the game. We wra...

How are the Wolverines preparing for the season during this pandemic? Jon catches up with Michigan's Director of Strength and Conditioning Ben Herbert to discuss his flexible plans, recent uptick in technology and much more (24:30). Jon and Brian also chat about the NCAA's waiver for spring sports athletes, the bond that the team is forming during this unprecedented time and Tiger King. See Privac...

Jon and Brian take a stroll down memory lane and recap the highlights from the first 100 episodes of In the Trenches. We break it all down into seven categories: Podcast Firsts, Food-Related Clips, Lessons Learned, Best Stories, Most Impactful Quotes, Brian's Favorites and What is Jon Saying?!?. Thanks to our listeners for helping us surpass the 100-episode mark!  See Privacy Policy at https:...

The University of Michigan's Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel joins the show to discuss the latest developments on the athletic department and University's response to COVID-19 (10:30). Then, we share some sound pertaining to the postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games from a pair of Wolverines-turned-Olympians in Sam Mikulak and Dr. Jeff Porter. See Privacy Policy at https://a...

In part two of Jon's conversation with Brian Griese, the former Wolverines quarterback goes through the National Championship season of 1997, including his halftime speech during the Iowa game, the victory over Ohio State to clinch the Big Ten title and the special conversation with his father shortly after the Rose Bowl. We conclude the episode with a few would you rather questions and the import...

We begin the show with a "Seven from 77" that focuses on Jon's reading of a classic during this period of social distancing, his thoughts on Tom Brady's reported decision to sign with Tampa Bay and a broad look at the first few days of NFL Free Agency. Then, we have part one of a two-part interview with former Michigan quarterback Brian Griese (26:45). The former Rose Bowl MVP talks about the lead...

The coronavirus prompted the Big 10 to cancel the rest of all winter and spring sports for this academic year. So, Brian caught up with men's basketball head coach Juwan Howard (1:15), women's basketball head coach Kim Barnes Arico (11:15) and softball head coach Carol Hutchins (26:15) to discuss their student-athletes' reactions to the news, recap their shortened seasons and try to look ahead to...

It's a special edition of In the Trenches. Jon sits down with John "Jumbo" Elliott, the newest Wolverine (and 32nd all-time) selected to the College Football Hall of Fame (9:20). We also talk about the impact of COVID-19, as Brian shares his experience from a surreal day in Indianapolis at the Big 10 men's basketball tournament. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

We conclude our defensive preview with a look at the linebacker position, as Jon discusses the impact of Khaleke Hudson and Jordan Glasgow's departures, the growth of Cam McGrone last season and the outlook for Josh Ross in 2020. Then, Defensive Coordinator Don Brown stops by the show to talk about the linebackers and the defense as a whole (18:00). We conclude with a preview of the Big 10 men's b...

Our 2020 preview rolls along with a breakdown of the Wolverines' secondary. Jon previews the upcoming season for key defensive backs like Dax Hill, Brad Hawkins, Ambry Thomas and Vincent Gray, while also mentioning some up-and-comers to watch. Then, safeties coach Bob Shoop (21:15) and cornerbacks coach Mike Zordich (34:20) chat with Jon about their position groups. We conclude with some basketbal...