Plugged In with Chris Howard

In this episode, Chris and Glenn troll Michigan State's basketball history, Dusty May's coaching decisions, and the recent NBA draft, providing insights into college and professional basketball dynamics. Takeaways Dusty May's move to the NBA was influenced by opportunity and lifestyle considerations. Michigan State's coaching history shows a pattern of overachievement with less talent. The NBA dra...

This episode features a deep dive into Michigan football, recruiting strategies, team analysis, and current issues in college sports, including NIL and betting controversies. Hosts Glenn and Chris share insights from a decade of experience, analyzing team prospects, coaching changes, and the evolving landscape of college athletics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Michigan football recruiting is heating up — and in this episode of The Player & The Fan , we break down where the Wolverines stand heading into the 2027 cycle, the momentum building on the trail, and why Michigan continues landing elite talent at key positions. From major recent commitments to the bigger picture recruiting strategy, we dive into what’s shaping the future of Michigan football....

Michigan basketball is entering a critical stretch, and the conversations around the Wolverines are only getting louder. In this episode of The Player & The Fan , we break down the latest Michigan basketball news, the growing NBA Combine buzz surrounding Wolverine players, and whether Morez Johnson Jr. should seriously consider entering the NBA Draft. We also discuss what Michigan’s offseason...

Michigan wins the National Championship. Chris and Glenn are back with the breakdown See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Michigan fans… this one’s loaded. On this episode of Player and the Fan , we break down a pivotal moment across Michigan athletics—where things stand, what’s changing, and what’s coming next. We start with Michigan women’s basketball coming up short , what it means for the program, and why this run still matters moving forward. Then we shift to the football side, reacting to backup (Hurley) transf...

Spring is in the air in Ann Arbor, and that means one thing for the Michigan Wolverines football — spring practices are right around the corner. In this episode of The Player & The Fan , former Wolverine Chris Howard and Glenn Higgins dive into the biggest storylines surrounding Michigan athletics as the football program begins ramping up for the next season. First, the conversation turns to t...

Is modern quarterback development actually hurting college football? In this episode of The Player & The Fan , we dig into how year-round QB camps, seven-on-seven culture, and highlight-driven high school systems are producing quarterbacks who look polished early—but struggle when the game speeds up in college. We also tackle why Chris isn’t panicking about Michigan football’s tough 2026 sched...

In this episode, we sit down with Angelique S. Chengelis , the University of Michigan beat writer for The Detroit News , for an inside look at one of the most pivotal moments in Michigan football’s recent history. Angelique breaks down the latest surrounding the Sherrone Moore situation, what she heard with regard to the Michigan coaching search, and how the decision-making unfolded at the highest...

The Player & The Fan is BACK — and this one pulls no punches. In this long-awaited episode, Chris and Glenn dive headfirst into the chaos surrounding Michigan football, unpacking everything from the Texas game fallout to the behind-the-scenes turmoil that’s reshaping the program in real time. They don’t rehash headlines—they tell you what’s actually been brewing for months. From leadership fai...

Hosts Glen and Chris Howard break down The Game — Michigan vs. Ohio State — in this week’s highly anticipated episode of The Player & The Fan . This isn’t just another matchup — it’s the showdown that defines legacies. Michigan will need to play a near-flawless game to walk away victorious, but make no mistake — all the pressure is on Ryan Day . After four straight losses to the Wolverines, th...

In this episode of Plugged In with Chris Howard , I sit down with one of the most electric and misunderstood personalities in sports — Adam “Pacman” Jones . We dive deep into his journey from West Virginia to the NFL, his family life, his thoughts on sports and gambling in today’s game, and a host of other topics that reveal the man behind the headlines. Pacman also opens up about his hit podcast...

Chris Howard and Glenn Higgins are back on The Player and The Fan breaking down Michigan’s win over Michigan State — a solid victory, but not without questions. The guys celebrate the rivalry W, but they’re still looking for more from Bryce Underwood and the offensive play calling. From red zone execution to play design and tempo, Chris and Glenn dig into what’s clicking, what’s not, and why this...

In this episode of The Player & The Fan , we dive deep into Michigan’s gritty win over Wisconsin — and what it revealed about the Wolverines heading into USC week. Chris and Glenn break down why the offensive line still isn’t playing up to Michigan’s standard, how wideouts McCaulley and Marsh stepped up when it mattered most, and why dropped passes continue to stall drives. Plus, the guys cele...

We sit down with our friend Angelique Chengelis, veteran Michigan beat writer for The Detroit News, to take stock of the Wolverines through four games—what’s clicking, what’s still uneven, and how the team’s identity is taking shape. Angelique offers sharp insight on quarterback rhythm and receiver separation, the O-line’s cohesion and run-game consistency, defensive discipline on money downs, and...

Michigan leaves Lincoln with a gritty W—but it wasn’t pretty. In this post-game breakdown, we unpack a sloppy night on both sides of the ball and why that might actually be a good thing for a young team learning to win on the road. Bryce Underwood didn’t have his best outing and he’s still developing, but the ground game carried the load behind standout performances from Justice Haynes and Jordan...

In this episode, we sit down with John McKenney , the father of Michigan Basketball freshman Trey McKenney — one of the crown jewels of Dusty May’s first recruiting class in Ann Arbor. We dive into Trey’s journey from Flint to Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Prep, his rise as a five-star prospect, and what went into his decision to choose Michigan over national powerhouses. John gives us an inside look at...

This week on The Player and The Fan , we break down Michigan’s decisive win over Central Michigan and what it means moving forward. Bryce Underwood finally had the handcuffs taken off, and he showed exactly why he was the No. 1 recruit in the nation. We give props to Chip Lindsey for dialing up one of his best offensive game plans yet and dive into how Michigan’s offense is evolving with confidenc...

In this week’s episode, we break down Michigan Football’s 24–13 loss to Oklahoma and take a hard look at the Wolverines’ biggest questions moving forward. We dive into the offensive woes, including whether Michigan is playing it too safe instead of playing to win, and if offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey is being given the freedom to run his style of offense—or simply asked to stick with the old...

In this episode, I sit down with my former running backs coach, the legendary Fred Jackson of the University of Michigan. We dive into his remarkable career on the sidelines, the philosophy that shaped generations of Wolverine running backs, and what continues to drive his love for the game. Coach Jackson also gives us an inside look at this year’s group of Michigan backs—what stands out, why he’s...

In this episode, I sit down with my former running backs coach, the legendary Fred Jackson of the University of Michigan. We dive into his remarkable career on the sidelines, the philosophy that shaped generations of Wolverine running backs, and what continues to drive his love for the game. Coach Jackson also gives us an inside look at this year’s group of Michigan backs—what stands out, why he’s...

Michigan icon Jon Jansen is in the house! The Wolverines just dropped their new offensive line depth chart, and Big Jon breaks it all down — from the trenches and toughness up front to the explosive growth he’s seeing out of Bryce Underwood, the future of Michigan football. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

everything you need to know about the Wolverines heading into the upcoming season. From position battles and depth chart surprises to coaching staff dynamics and expectations in Ann Arbor, Angelique brings insider perspective and sharp analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re curious about the quarterback competition, how Michigan plans to replace key playmakers, or what the Big Ten l...

We’re breaking down the NCAA’s latest ruling against Michigan—what it means right now, how it could shake things up down the road, and why it’s got Wolverine fans talking. We will walk you through the details, the timing. And that’s not the only drama in Ann Arbor. The quarterback spot? Yeah… it’s raising some real questions for me. From the NCAA’s hammer to the QB question mark, we’ve got plenty...

On this episode of Plugged In with Chris Howard , we’re taking the gloves off. First, the NCAA finally drops its ruling on Michigan’s sign-stealing scandal — but is their stance on rules enforcement completely inconsistent? Then we get into the latest rankings battle: should Penn State or Texas really be sitting at No. 1? I’ll break down why Bryce Underwood starting as a freshman at Michigan isn’t...