The Michigan Insider

*****This episode was recorded hours BEFORE Jett Howard's NBA draft declaration**** On the latest edition of The Michigan Basketball Insider Tim McCormick and Sam Webb reflected upon Michigan’s disappointing season and discussed the biggest issues that plagued the team. The conversation turned to the NBA draft decision for Jett Howard hours before he announced his departure. (Both Tim and Sam anno...

Sam Webb sits down with four-star Youngstown (Ohio) Austintown Fitch EDGE Brian Robinson after his eighth visit to Michigan to discuss the latest developments in his recruitment. The Top247 prospect shed light upon his relationship with Steve Clinkscale, talk of teaming with other top Ohio prospects in college, the lure of reuniting with fellow Youngstown natives at Michigan, hie decision timeline...

In this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich preview the biggest visit weekend of the spring. Before highlighting the headliners, Sam, Steve, and Brice discussed the Wolverines’ standing with top targets Aaron Chiles and Brian Robinson after their trips to Ann Arbor last weekend. Next, the team highlighted Michigan’s sudden rise with five-star...

On the latest edition of The Michigan Basketball Insider Tim McCormick and Sam Webb reflect upon Michigan’s disappointing finish to the Big 10 and discuss the topugh roster questions that lie ahead. Could Brandon Johns or Zeb Jackson had made a difference this year? Will there be more transfer attrition this offseason? Should Michigan push for it? Tim and Sam then discuss the portal strategy/dynam...

Episode nine in the series features my recent sit-down with Michigan offensive lineman Zak Zinter discussing his decision to spend one last season donning the winged helmet. The two-time All-Big Ten selection shares his thoughts on the playoff loss to TCU and NIL progress at Michigan and how those considerations factored into his decision to return. Attention then turns to Sherrone Moore’s impact...

In this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich breakdown break down the deluge of recruits expected to visit Michigan in March including top targets Aaron Chiles, Blake Frazier, Jeremiah Beasley, and more. The crew also highlights U_M’s strong recruiting push in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, highlighting Chiles Good Counsel teammates...

On the latest edition of The Michigan Basketball Insider Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss Michigan’s three game win streak culminating with the dramatic overtime victory over Wisconsin. Tim and Sam break down where the Wolverines stand in the latest bracketology and discuss what they must do to make the tournament U-M’s sudden ability to close games, Hunter Dickinson’s leadership, and the stella...

On the latest edition of The Michigan Basketball Insider Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss the Michigan / Michigan State rivalry in the aftermath of the tragic events East Lansing earlier this month. The conversation shifts to the sudden impact of Tarris Reed and what the roles for Will Tschetter and Terrance Williams II should be moving forward. The podcast concludes with a discussion about Kobe...

In this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich breakdown recent commitments from Mantrez Walker and Zach Ludwig. The trio then spotlights the high profile recruitments that Chris Partridge is already inserting Michigan in. The podcast concludes with an exclusive interview with Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day quarterback Jadyn Davis about where t...

Episode eight in the series features my recent sit-down with Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson and his father Claude Johnson, author of “The Black Fives: The Epic Story of Basketball's Forgotten Era.” Claude details his journey as an author on the inspiration he drew from his sons. Cornelius highlights the inspiration he drew from his father and the story of the Black Fives. The conversatio...

The latest episode in TMI's longform interview series features Sam Webb's recent sit-down with Michigan offensive lineman Trevor Keegan discussing his decision to spend one last season donning the winged helmet. The two-time All-Big Ten selection reflects upon his Michigan journey to this point, the injury adversity he’s had to overcome, and Sherrone Moore’s impact on him and the entire offensive...

On the latest edition of The Michigan Basketball Insider Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss the improvements the Wolverines showed during their three-game win streak and break down the matchup with Indiana. Junior big man Hunter Dickinson joined the podcast to reflect the season to date. He shares his joys and frustrations, his updated view of NIL at Michigan, and discusses some of the factors tha...

Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss Michigan's back to back victories over Northwestern and Ohio State, and look ahead to this week’s matchups with Nebraska and Indiana. Tim and Sam break down key adjustments Hunter Dickinson made on the offensive end of the floor, his teammates’ improvement on post entry, Kobe Bufkin’s improved all-around play, and signs of growth from Dug McDaniel and Joey Baker.

In this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich breakdown the Wolverines' late signing period finish to the 2023 class. The crew highlight the addition of Stanford flip Cameron Brandt, then discuss the impact U-M's NIL approach had on the losses of Ole Miss transfer Davison Igbinosun and top five-star target Nyckoles Harbor. After a debate over w...

In this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb and Brice Marich handicap the race for five-star TE/WR Nyckoles Harbor. Are rumors of Maryland’s lead legit? Is Oregon poised to seal the deal on his official visit? Is Michigan the team beat? The discussion then shifts to the Wolverines pursuit of All-American transfer cornerback Davison Igbinosun. Next on the docket was a breakd...

Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss Michigan's ongoing inconsistency after a loss to Maryland and a narrow victory over Minnesota. The crew break down the Wolverines’ struggles stopping dribble penetration, then highlight the spark being provided by Will Tschetter and Tarris Reed. The discussion then turns to the progression of Dug McDaniel’s game and Jett Howard’s injury status. After analyzing Pu...

On the latest episode of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich analyze the firing of Matt Weiss and its impact on recruiting, especially five-star QB Jadyn Davis. The crew then discusses news the Jim Harbaugh dropped on former Ohio State five-star QB commit Dylan Raiola. Attention then turns January junior day previews and new offers to major targets. The podcast...

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the news that Jim Harbaugh has agreed to return to coach Michigan in the 2023 season, as well as where Michigan sits heading into the 2023 offseason after several players opted to put off the NFL Draft for a year to play one more year for the Wolverines. They open by discussing Harbaugh’s announcement that he would coach Michigan in 2023, desp...

Tim McCormick and Sam Webb recap Michigan's overtime loss to Iowa, Jett Howard's rising draft stock, Hunter Dickinson's frustration, the two-big lineup, Will Tschetter's encouraging play, a Northwestern preview, and more.

On the latest episode of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich break down how Jim Harbaugh's uncertain future in Ann Arbor is affecting the recruitments of Nyckoles Harbor and Jadyn Davis. The crew also previews the slate of top 2024 targets visiting Michigan in the next couple weeks.

In this episode, 247Sports' Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga unpack some of the biggest storylines stemming from the Fiesta Bowl media week, and what it means for the No. 2 Michigan football team in the College Football Playoff. The two open with some discussion about the Wolverines' offensive line. They discuss the moment in the spotlight the group got all week, what they learned about how the offe...

Former Michigan assistant and Oklahoma State, Louisville, and Texas defensive coordinator Vance Bedford scouts the TCU offense.

Former Michigan offensive coordinator Al Borges scouts the TCU defense. and breaks down how it matches up with U-M.

No. 2 Michigan takes on No. 3 TCU in the College Football Playoff semifinals! Zach Shaw of TheMichiganInsider and Jeremy Clark of HornedFrogBlitz join Brandon Marcello to discuss the game and break down where the Wolverines and Horned Frogs sit heading into Saturday's matchup! Host: Brandon Marcello Guest: Zach Shaw and Jeremy Clark Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on  Spotify , ...

In this episode, 247Sports' Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down all the keys, storylines and thoughts ahead of the No. 2 Michigan football team's matchup against No. 2 TCU in the 2022 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl. In the first half of the episode, they look at the offensive side of the ball, and discuss the opportunities the Wolverines have both on the ground and in the air. They also look into TCU's defens...