The Michigan Insider

Continuing our podcast series previewing the Michigan football team at each position, this episode zeroes in on Michigan's defensive line. We look at the position battles, strengths, weaknesses, key questions and make bold predictions for how the group will fare in the 2021 season. We begin by taking a look at our projected two-deep for the defensive line, as Michigan tries to find its best three...

Continuing our positional season preview series, we take a look at Michigan's offensive line, previewing the position battles, depth chart, strengths, weaknesses, questions and making a bold prediction on the Wolverines' front for the 2021 season. We begin by taking a look at position battles, as Michigan returns seven players who started up front in 2021, leading to technically three position bat...

Continuing our series previewing Michigan's 2021 season at each position group, we take a look at the depth chart, strengths, weaknesses, questions and bold predictions in the Wolverines' wide receiver and tight ends room. We begin by taking a look at potential position battles in Michigan's receiving game. We forecast our projected starters, and dissect the battle to make the two-deep rotation —...

Continuing our series previewing the Michigan football team's 2021 season at each position, we look at the depth chart, strengths, weaknesses, question marks and make bold predictions for the Wolverines' running back room. In looking at the group's depth, we discuss the value of a three-back rotation, elaborate why all three backs could start in any given situation and assess the battle between Bl...

We kick off our season preview series, a collection of shorter episodes that look at each of Michigan's position groups ahead of the 2021 season. In our first episode, we look at the quarterback position, assessing the group's depth chart, position battles, biggest strength, biggest weakness, biggest question mark and make one bold prediction for the group in 2021. At the quarterback position, we...

In this episode, we break down some of the key storylines we’re watching heading into fall camp. We begin by looking at Michigan’s redemption efforts on the defensive front. We assess the defensive line’s commitment to bulking up, players on the spot to help improve Michigan’s pass rush and key questions that remain in the Wolverines’ front seven. We then take a look at a pass secondary that is al...

Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discuss the major takeaways from the Barbecue at the Big House. The crew focuses on Michigan's chances with Deone Walker, Isaiah Hastings, Kenneth Grant, and Josh Conerly Jr. Amorion Walker. Sam and Steve lay out the REAL story behind Jeremy Patton's flip to Baylor, the reset Michigan's linebacker board. The podcasts closes with an interview with Top247 cor...

We spend most of this episode offering our thoughts and takeaways from Michigan's Big Ten Media Days appearance. In the second half of the show, we also look at conference realignment, and how it pertains to Michigan and the Big Ten. Reflecting on Jim Harbaugh, Josh Ross, Aidan Hutchinson and Hassan Haskins speaking with reporters in Indianapolis last week, we look at some of the key storylines. W...

Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss the impact transfers will have on college basketball's power rankings. Next the duo share the latest chatter from NBA scouts on where Franz Wagner and Isaiah Livers will slot in the draft. Cade Cunningham's pro outlook and fit with the Detroit Pistons are also assessed. From there the focus returns to Michigan and a projection of next year's rotation and freshman...

Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discuss the major takeaways from the Keon Sabb recruitment. From there the trio resets Michigan's safety and linebacker boards, and share the latest on Dillon Tatum and Lander Barton. Next the crew points out five must get recruits for U-M (i.e. the five most attainable targets at the biggest positions of need). The podcasts closes with a discussion of more...

Sam Webb and Brice Marich break down the commitment of Micah Pollard, the update Michigan's EDGE and LB boards. The duo focuses extensively on where things stand with LB targets Jeremy Patton and Deuce Spurlock. Attention then turns to the expanded DT board and new targets Derrick Shepard, Shone Washington, and Robby Harrison. Next up the TMI team tackled a listener question - is it possible for M...

In this episode, we take a look at the Michigan football players we think have the most breakout potential in the 2021 season. We begin by looking at the offensive skill positions, where we think the Wolverines have the most breakout-capable players on the team. We discuss each of our top two candidates — Cornelius Johnson and Blake Corum — and why we're as high on them in 2021 as we are. We also...

Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich break down the commitments of Colston Loveland and Mario Eugenio. Next, the crew breaks down the abrupt change in course in Michigan's recruitment of four-star DE Justice Finkley. Attention then turns to Myles Pollard's commitment announcement. Pollard's trainer Daryl Graham joins the podcast to handicap Michigan's chances of coming out on top, provide a sc...

Tim McCormick and Sam Webb chat with former Michigan great Phil Hubbard about the growth and development of recent PG commit Dug McDaniel during his time coaching him at Paul VI high school in Fairfax , Virginia. Tim and Sam also detail the Kobe Bufkin's improved physique and the impact that has had on his game. The podcast ends with a discussion about the far reaching implications of the new Name...

Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich break down the commitments of Alessandro Lorenzetti and Kevonte Henry. Henry's coach Brandon Manumaleuna sheds light on his star pupil's game and recruitment. The crew then discusses U-M's positive momentum with Sebastian Cheeks, Jahlil Florence, and Colston Loveland. Next on the docket was addressing rumors that Michigan had fallen out of contention with n...

In this episode, we spend the bulk of it discussing how potential changes to NIL compensation impacts Michigan, and preview what to expect in the weeks and months ahead. We also take an early preview of the Wolverines' running game, and discuss if it's the strength of Michigan's team right now. We begin by looking at NIL compensation, which allows players to profit off of their own brand. We discu...

Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich dissect the commitment of running back CJ Stokes, then turn their attention towards handicapping the race for five-star DT Walter Nolen. Is Michigan the team to beat. Next the crew reflect upon the Victors Weekend experiences of Alessandro Lorenzetti, Deone Walker, D'Arco Perkins-McCallister, Dillon Bell, and Dillon Tatum. The podcast closes with looks at p...

In this episode, we tackle three offseason questions about the Michigan football team as it heads into the final portion of the offseason. First, we zoom out on Michigan's 2020 season, and determine whether it can be written off as an aberration, or a true sign of where the program is at. Along the way, we discuss the Wolverines' injuries, opt-outs, the oddities surround the COVID-19 season and wh...

Sam Webb and Brice Marich reflect upon a huge week of visit and camp notes. First up is a discussion about transfer wideout Daylen Baldwin's commitment to Michigan. Attention then turns to recapping visits from top targets Myles Pollard, Nate Johnson, Kenneth Grant, and Jeremy Patton. From there the conversation shifts to camp standouts Semaj Morgan and sleeper in-state linebacker Aaron Alexander....

Tim McCormick and Sam Webb chat with Hunter Dickinson about his decision to enter the NBA draft, what scouts are saying about his game, the benefits of returning to Michigan, and more.

Nathan Bradley, father of IMG Academy 5-star PG Jaden Bradley joins the podcast to discuss his son's game, recruitment, and official visit to Michigan. He highlights his son's connections with Zeb Jackson and Jett Howard. He also details how/why the family feel in Ann Arbor is different than other places. The discussion rounds out with a look ahead to his son's decision criteria and timeline.

Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss Devante Jones' G League combine participation and what can be gleaned from it. The Coastal Carolina transfer then joins the podcast to discuss his game, his journey to Michigan, his expectations for next season, and more. The podcast finishes with in-depth analysis and comparison of 2022 point guard targets Jaden Bradley, Seth Trimble, and Dug McDaniel.

In a wide-ranging mailbag episode, we discuss a number of key topics that the Michigan faithful are curious about as the program enters the summer. We begin with a look at Michigan's front seven, and where things stand after the Wolverines lost out on USC DT transfer Jay Toia. We discuss why Michigan's defensive line might be in trouble, but also how we're hearing that the linebacker room's situat...

Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discuss reflect upon the Michigan Showcase Mega Camp highlighting performances by Will Johnson, Davonte Miles, Johnathan Slack, Kaden Strayhorn, Semaj Morgan, Amir Herring, Jeremiah Caldwell, Jeremiah Beasley, several other Belleville prospects, and more. The crew also shares the positive feedback from several in-state coaches and prospects to the new staff...

Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss Hunter Dickinson's entry into the NBA draft, early word on the odds of him returning to Michigan, what pro scouts are saying about his game, what he can glean from going through the draft process, and more. The podcast ends with a look ahead to next episode's interview with Coastal Carolina transfer Devante Jones.