The Michigan Insider

Sam Webb and Tim McCormick break down Michigan's dominant victories over Minnesota and Wisconsin, the smothering defense the Wolverines have been unleashing, the impressive two-way play of Michigan's wings. College basketball analyst Clark Kellogg joins the podcast to give his thoughts on the Wolverines' rise to prominence, Hunter Dickinson's impact, the team's championship potential, Juwan Howard...

In this episode, we discuss the Michigan football team and Jim Harbaugh agreeing to a five year contract that will extend Harbaugh through the 2025 season. First we discuss the simple question of if this was the best choice for Michigan. We look at the financial situation behind the extension, why firing Harbaugh and hiring a new head coach may not have been as seamless as many think and what to m...

In this episode, we break down the Michigan basketball team’s 10-0 start, including three straight double-digit wins against top-50 opponents. We begin by taking a look at what has impressed us the most about the Wolverines’ recent wins. We discuss Michigan’s improved defense and Juwan Howard’s adjustments, how bought-in the Wolverines are and how that has translated into into on-court effort. Nex...

Sam Webb and Tim McCormick break down Franz Wagner's breakout showings versus Nebraska, Maryland, and Northwestern, Hunter Dickinson's emergence as one of the best big men in the country, and Michigan's versatility on the wing. Isaiah Livers joins the podcast to discuss his growth as player and leader, his relationship with Juwan Howard, role definition, and more. Then Tim and Sam round out the po...

In this episode, we react to the Michigan football team dismissing defensive coordinator Don Brown, along with takin a look at what's next for the Wolverines' defense. We begin by discussing our initial reaction to Brown's dismissal — one that is monumental in nature but was not surprising after the Wolverines' 2020 season. We review what went wrong for Brown and Michigan this season and in the pa...

Sam Webb and Tim McCormick break down Michigan's recent victory over Penn State, highlighting the clutch showing turned in by Hunter Dickinson. The discussion then turns to whether the expectations for Franz Wagner's role need to be adjusted. Later Tim and Sam have a lengthy chat with point guard Mike Smith about his adjustment to Michigan, the team improvement he sees on the horizon, and more. Ti...

Jaydon Hood joins Sam Webb at the beginning of the show with a surprise late signing. Brice Marich and Steve Lorenz join the show later to discuss Michigan hanging onto Xavier Worthy and Ja'Den McBurrows. The crew also discusses the significance of landing Donovan Edwards and highlight the strong finish to class despite rampant speculation about the future of the coaching staff. The crew fields li...

In this episode, we break down some of the latest going-ons with the Michigan football team, while also recap the Wolverines’ 6-0 start to the season. After addressing the Michigan football team’s third consecutive cancellation due to COVID-19, we try to decipher some of the other things addressed by Jim Harbaugh in his first press conference in two weeks. We look at the legitimacy of his “commitm...

in this episode, we take a look at the latest with Jim Harbaugh, Warde Manuel, and the future of the Michigan football program. We begin by looking at rather pressing report that Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel has offered head coach Jim Harbaugh a contract extension. We discuss what it says about the relationship between Harbaugh and Michigan, why it's arguably a smart move by Manuel and...

Sam Webb and Tim McCormick break down Michigan's recent victory over UCF, highlighting the strong bench performances by Chaundee Brown and Hunter Dickinson, and the notable energy influx from Brandon Johns and Terrance Williams. Tim then focuses on the improvement he expects to see from Mike Smith. This week's interview guest is early-eighties Michigan standout Antoine 'The Judge' Joubert.

Sam Webb and Brice Marich highlight the Michigan commits that have affirmed their pledges to the Wolverines, then analyze the few that are the most vulnerable. Miami is making a strong push for Ja'Den McBurrows, while Alabama is steadily loosening Michigan's grip on explosive Top247 wideout Xavier Worthy. Sam then interviews West Bloomfield (Michi.) head coach Ron Bellamy about his star pupil Dono...

In this episode, we look back on the Michigan football team’s 2-4 start to the season, what led to it and how preventable each factor was for the Wolverines. We begin with another look at Michigan’s defense, one that is in line to be the worst in the Wolverines’ history. We discuss how the defense has become predictable, with teams who play Michigan annually having particular success against the W...

In this episode, we pivot to basketball to discuss five things we learned from the Michigan basketball team's 3-0 start to the season. Taking a moment to reflect on what was a very short mid-major slate for the Wolverines, we break down some of our key takeaways so far. We look at how Hunter Dickinson was able to make such a large impact so early, and what's next for the 7-foot-1 freshman. We then...

Sam Webb and Tim McCormick break down Michigan's season opening victories over Bowling Green and Oakland, highlighting the strong performances of newcomers Mike Smith and Hunter Dickinson. The duo also dissects the areas of concern from the first two contests, including the slow start by Franz Wagner. The breakdown concludes with a discussion of the meaning behind the heated challenge Juwan Howard...

Sam Webb, Brice Marich, and Steve Lorenz have a candid discussion about how questions about Jim Harbaugh's future at Michigan are impacting recruiting, and why the brass in Ann Arbor must address the subject if retention is the plan. The crew then breaks down the remaining targets at defensive tackle and discuss new names that could rise to the fore down the stretch.

In this episode, we discuss the biggest talking points stemming from Michigan's 27-17 loss to Penn State. We open by discussing the fan opinion that Jim Harbaugh has lost Michigan's locker room. We look at why the Wolverines lost on so many "effort" plays, how significant that is and what that could mean to where the team is at in the season mentally. Next, we look at the impact an expected change...

In this episode, we preview a fascinating matchup between Michigan and Penn State — arguably the two most disappointing teams in the country. We begin by looking at both team’s seasons so far, and debate which team has been the bigger letdown. We then follow our traditional preview episode format, each presenting one thing Michigan should be worried about and one thing Michigan can feel good about...

In this episode we tackle some of the biggest takeaways and talking points from the Wolverines’ 48-42 triple-overtime win at Rutgers. We begin by looking at redshirt freshman quarterback Cade McNamara’s performance, and if we think that means he will start and be Michigan’s primary quarterback the rest of the way. We also look at what an apparent switch at quarterback means for Joe Milton, the rep...

Sam Webb, Brice Marich, and Steve Lorenz discuss Ja'Den McBurrows' affirmation of his commitment and the uncertainty of Jaydon Hood's. Attention then turns to the strong threat Michigan continues to pose for Florid State commitment Omarion Copper. The impact of Michigan's strong standing with five-star corners Will Johnson nd Domani Jackson on other players, namely Isaac Thompson and Dillon Tatum,...

In our Rutgers preview episode, we look at whether or not the Wolverines can snap their three-game losing streak with a win at Rutgers. We begin by each looking at one thing Michigan (and its fans) can probably feel good about, in addition to one thing the Wolverines should be concerned about. Our discussions look at Michigan’s interior line play on both sides of the ball, the Wolverines’ defense...

Sam Webb and Tim McCormick break down Michigan's newly released schedule and discuss how COVID might impact it. Then they sit down for a lengthy chat with Wake Forest transfer Chaundee Brown about his transition to Michigan, the growth of his game, the impact of Jon Sanderson's strength & conditioning program, his battles with Franz Wagner, and his plan to help fill the void in dog-like mental...

Sam Webb, Brice Marich, and Steve Lorenz discuss surprising reactions from top recruits that visited Michigan on a weekend when it lost in blowout fashion to Wisconsin. The team breaks down how JJ McCarthy's presence during the epic visit weekend was key in setting a tone that helped Michigan IMPROVE its standing with elite defensive back targets Ceyair Wright, Domani Jackson, Will Johnson, and Is...

In an episode following our true-false format, we look at five big questions facing the Michigan football team following the Wolverines’ 49-11 loss to No. 13 Wisconsin. We begin by looking at a comment made by a Michigan player about the Wolverines having a “lackadaisical” attitude heading into the game, and if we think that the’s accurate. We look at Michigan’s attitude toward this game, and what...

In this episode, we preview the Michigan football team’s upcoming matchup against No. 13 Wisconsin, offering a comprehensive preview and prediction for the matchup. We open by discussing the latest on the Badgers’ COVID-19 outbreak, including a look at Wisconsin’s return after several days off of practice and uncertainty about Graham Mertz’s status. We then transition to discuss how different the...

Sam Webb and Tim McCormick discuss five-star power forward Moussa Diabate's commitment to Michigan and how the Wolverines managed to land the nation's best recruiting class. They then recap highlight each member of the class: Caleb Houstan, Frankie Collins, Isaiah Barnes, Kobe Bufkin, and Will Tschetter. The the duo catches up with one of the best high players in to ever play in Michigan, a former...