MGoBlue Podcasts with Jon Jansen

In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon offers his final thoughts on last Saturday's tough loss (5:30) and looks ahead to this weekend, both for the Wolverines and from a national standpoint (12:00). Then, Captain Carlo Kemp stops by to discuss getting past a frustrating Saturday and Sunday (21:30), the importance of this weekend's game (27:00), his memories from some of the great matchups with Indiana in recent years (30:30), the in-season adjustments he has had to make due to the pandemic (35:30), and his current academic situation and post-football plans (39:45).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to our newest edition to MGoBlue Podcasts! Defend the Block, hosted by Brian Boesch, will take you inside the Wolverines' basketball programs, and we begin with the top per-game scorers on the women's and men's team from a season ago. Naz Hillmon discusses her participation in this year's election (6:00), her role on the Big Ten's Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Coalition (8:30), her journey to Ann Arbor (16:00), the program's growth and outlook (19:00), and her individual and team-related goals (22:20). Then, Isaiah Livers stops by to talk about the social justice messaging on Michigan jerseys (27:45), his childhood sports memories (30:45), why he came to Michigan (35:00), his early impressions on this season's team (36:45), and how the Wolverines can reach their goals (40:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marcia Pankratz, the Head Coach of Michigan Field Hockey, joins us to discuss how she is keeping the team competitive and productive during this challenging year (0:45), the program's impressive and unique freshman class (3:45), the outlook for the team when the season does start (6:30), what it was like to compete in the Olympics (9:45), and what position Jon would play in field hockey (13:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jon Jansen chats with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (1:45), Running Backs Coach/Special Teams Coordinator Jay Harbaugh (14:20), and linebacker Adam Shibley (27:00) about Saturday's tough loss to Michigan State and the upcoming challenge at Indiana this weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jon offers his initial reaction to Saturday's home loss to Michigan State, including analysis on Joe Milton's performance, the Spartans' big plays, and the Wolverines' penalties. Then, we hear from head coach Jim Harbaugh (10:20), quarterback Joe Milton (14:10), and defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (16:10).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everything you need to know for Saturday's Backyard Brawl, in less than 10 minutes. Our preview episode features the scene setter from the radio broadcast, Jon's Keys to the Game, and Jon's Locker Room Speech!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a jam-packed "Seven from 77," Jon wraps up his analysis from the win at Minnesota (5:30), dissects each Big Ten game from last weekend (13:45), and shares his initial thoughts on Michigan State (21:00). Then, quarterback Joe Milton stops by to talk about his growth and mindset this offseason (26:00), some of the key moments from Saturday's win (29:45), and where he can improve moving forward (36:00). We conclude with defensive lineman Donovan Jeter, who discusses his touchdown last weekend (38:45), his assessment of the defense's performance (42:30), and Saturday's huge rivalry matchup (46:20).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A star-studded group of Wolverines stopped by this week's edition of the "Inside Michigan Football" Radio Show. Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (1:15), Offensive Line Coach Ed Warinner (15:30), tight end Erick All (26:15), and captain Ben Mason (34:10) talked with Jon Jansen about Saturday's win at Minnesota and this weekend's matchup with Michigan State.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What an opener for the Wolverines! Jon and Brian break down Michigan's 49-24 victory over Minnesota, including Jon's observations on Joe Milton, the offensive line, and defensive stars Michael Barrett and Kwity Paye. Then, we catch up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh (11:50) and quarterback Joe Milton (19:45) before Jon’s first thoughts on next week’s matchup with Michigan State.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Each Friday during the season, we will bring you a special game preview edition of In the Trenches. It will begin with our radio network "scene setter" for the game, followed by Jon's Keys to the Game for Michigan's offense, defense, and special teams. Jon wraps up the episode with his weekly locker room speech.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We begin this week's episode with a breakdown of Minnesota in advance of Saturday's matchup (6:30) and a discussion about the expectations for the Wolverines' young, talented offense (14:15). Then, right tackle Jalen Mayfield joins the show to discuss his initial opting out and the process of returning to the team (23:00), the transition from the offensive line's only new starter in 2019 to only returning starter in 2020 (26:45), his impressions of the offense as a whole (28:45), and his personal critiques and goals heading into the season (30:30). This episode is presented by DTE Energy. Check out dteenergy.com/saveenergy and start your energy efficiency journey today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Warde Manuel, Michigan's Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics, discusses several important topics: his excitement level for Saturday's football opener at Minnesota (0:45), the logistics around the program's medical, testing, and travel protocols (6:30), some scheduling updates on other upcoming sports like basketball and hockey (16:00), and the latest on the athletic department's budget (21:45).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We begin our first game week of 2020 with a huge show. Head Coach Jim Harbaugh previews the Wolverines roster and breaks down some of the challenges that Minnesota will present (interview starts at the 2:00 mark). Then, Offensive Coordinator Josh Gattis joins the show to discuss each position group, including the great battle at quarterback and the young and talented offensive line (interview starts at the 16:45 mark). We conclude with a conversation with wide receiver Ronnie Bell, who discusses his fellow receivers and the team as a whole heading into Saturday's primetime matchup (interview starts at the 33:45 mark).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In our final edition of Michigan Football Classics before the return of Big Ten football, we relive the 1998 Rose Bowl, when Michigan defeated Washington State 21-16 to clinch a national title. The first half begins at 21:30. The second half gets going at 1:09:00. The final drive of the game starts at 2:07:30. Jon Jansen, a captain on this team, walks us through all the highlights in our postgame coverage, beginning at 2:17:00. We also have some great interviews with Tai Streets, Dhani Jones, Jerame Tuman, and Bo Schembechler from after the game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the season opener just nine days away, Jon discusses the team's final stretch of offseason prep (5:00), the team's most dependable position group in his eyes (7:00), and some of the biggest storylines nationally in college football (10:30) during this week's Seven from 77. Then, wide receiver Mike Sainristil stops by to break down some of the areas of improvement he is targeting (22:00), Josh Gattis' coaching style and offensive system (25:00), the complexion and camaraderie of the wide receiver room (27:45), and the potential for him and this Wolverines team in 2020 (30:45).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carol Hutchins, the legendary Head Coach of Michigan Softball, sits down with Jon Jansen to discuss how her past experiences have helped during this unique year (0:45), the keys to keeping practices competitive and productive (5:30), the management and complexion of the roster for the upcoming season (10:30), and her involvement in the racial justice movement and the Big Ten's "Why I Vote" initiative (20:30). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the season opener just 12 days away, Jon catches up with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh to discuss the latest from training camp and break down some of the players who have impressed heading into the season (2:00). Then, Linebackers Coach Brian Jean-Mary joins the show to detail his unique first year in Ann Arbor and break down the latest from the linebacker corps (19:00). We conclude with one of those linebackers, Josh Ross, who talks about his injury-shortened 2019 and looks ahead to the opportunities ahead in 2020 (32:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We relive three of the greatest Michigan-Ohio State games, as called by the legendary Bob Ufer. Jon and Brian's recap of the 1969 game, including some of the key highlights, begins at 9:00. We listen back to much of the second half of the 1971 game, including Billy Taylor's go-ahead touchdown run, starting at 19:00. Then, we have most of the 1980 game, Ufer's final broadcast of a Wolverines-Buckeyes game, at 1:04:00.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's edition of Seven from 77, Jon touches on all three Michigan units - offense, defense and special teams (4:50) - and breaks down his latest observations from the rest of the college football world and how the early results and trends affect the Wolverines (11:30). Then, linebacker Cam McGrone joins the show to provide an update on training camp (18:45), discuss his improvements from 2019 to 2020 (21:30), and share his thoughts on the Wolverines' schedule (25:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We focus on the defense during Monday's edition of the Inside Michigan Football radio show. Jon sits down with Defensive Coordinator Don Brown to discuss the challenging offseason, his desire to play fast, and the impressive depth his defense possesses (1:00). Then, Defensive Line Coach Shaun Nua joins Jon to preview his unit for the upcoming season (25:00) before a member of that group--sophomore Chris Hinton--closes out the show (37:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we take a listen back to Michigan's triple-overtime victory over Michigan State on October 30, 2004. The Wolverines' 17-point comeback in the fourth quarter begins at the 1:20:30 mark. The start of overtime comes up at the 1:41:00 mark. A full highlight recap, including Jon's analysis, is at the 2:05:00 mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the anniversary of his verbal commitment to Michigan, Jon reflects on that special day back in 1993 (2:00), discusses some of the key takeaways from Defensive Coordinator Don Brown's press conference (7:00), and breaks down the impact of Rashod Bateman's return on the Wolverines' week one matchup with Minnesota (14:15). Then, Jon sits down with defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson, who talks about his excitement for the return of hitting in practice (23:30), how he stayed focused and weighed his options during the offseason (25:30), the upside of Michigan's defensive line (29:20), and the goals he hopes to accomplish as a player and a leader in 2020 (33:30).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 the soon-to-be fourth-year head coach of Michigan Hockey, Mel Pearson. Coach Pearson discusses the unique nature of practicing without a firm start date (1:00), his excitement level about this year's team from both a leadership and talent perspective (6:50), the necessary evolution in relationship building and recruiting during the pandemic (15:30), and the discussions around the 2020-21 hockey schedule (21:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have a jam-packed edition of our weekly Inside Michigan Football radio show. Head Coach Jim Harbaugh discusses his reaction to the return of Big Ten football and gives his impressions on the offense heading into the season (1:15). Then, offensive line coach Ed Warinner dissects his unit's key position battles and details the team's efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (18:45). We conclude with offensive lineman Andrew Stueber, who breaks down his journey back from last season's injury and looks ahead to the 2020 schedule (35:15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We relive one of the great moments in Michigan football history - Wangler to Carter for the win in 1979 - and everything that leads up to that game-winning play. Bob Ufer's pregame introduction and interview with Bo Schembechler begins at 14:00. Ufer's call of Michigan's touchdown drive, with special guest Rick Leach alongside him, starts at 59:30. The final drive, which culminates with Wangler to Carter, begins at 1:20:30. You can hear the full highlight recap from the game at 1:33:30. Ufer wraps up the broadcast, in a way only he can, during the final four minutes of the episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jon tackles several important topics on this week's Seven from 77: the emergence of Joe Milton in the Michigan quarterback room (6:00), the benefits of a returning Jalen Mayfield for the offensive line (14:30), and the key storylines to watch in college football this weekend (18:00). Then, senior offensive lineman Andrew Vastardis stops by to discuss the intricacies of this unique offseason (27:00), the transition back to a more normal offseason set-up (30:30), his impressions of the 2020 schedule (32:30), and his thoughts on the offensive line and the team as a whole (36:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bruce Madej has seen it all in his time with the University of Michigan. He was the athletic department's longest-serving Sports Information Director before transitioning to a Senior Advisor role to Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel. Bruce paints a picture of his role and the athletic department as a whole when he arrived (1:45), details his relationship with Bo Schembechler (9:15), talks about some of his favorite coaches during his time at Michigan (20:00), and shares some stories about current and former Michigan broadcasters (29:45), including Bob Ufer (33:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the season premiere of the Inside Michigan Football Radio Show, Jon shares his initial thoughts on Michigan's schedule (1:00) in the opening segment before conducting two great interviews. Tight ends coach Sherrone Moore (5:45) and redshirt sophomore tight end Luke Schoonmaker (15:15) sit down with Jon to discuss the upcoming season. For the full show each week, join us from 7-8 p.m. on Mondays along the Michigan Sports Network from Learfield IMG College (including WWJ in Detroit, WTKA in Ann Arbor, MGoBlue.com and TuneIn [search Michigan Football]).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We relive Henne to Manningham and everything that led the Wolverines and Nittany Lions to that incredible moment. Jon breaks down the matchup and offers up his keys to the game at the start of the episode. Michigan's first touchdown drive begins at the 55:00 mark, while the Wolverines' game-tying eight-point drive in the fourth gets started at the 1:24:00 mark. Then, the magical final drive, which culminates in the last-play touchdown pass to Mario Manningham, begins at the 2:02 mark. A full highlight recap and Jon's postgame thoughts are part of the postgame show, starting at the 2:13:00 mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Big Ten will resume football in late October! Jon and Brian react to Wednesday's huge announcement (0:45), the medical advancements that helped the league return to football (3:15), some of the key clips from Wednesday's Big Ten press conference (11:15), and the structure of the unique nine-game schedule (17:30). Then, Director of Strength and Conditioning Ben Herbert joins the show to discuss how the team adapted to working away from Schembechler Hall (20:30), the team's ability to stay in shape during these unprecedented times (24:30), and the players' day-by-day focus while the league's plans evolved (25:50). We conclude with defensive lineman Carlo Kemp, who talks about his initial reaction to all of Wednesday's news (33:00) and how thankful he is and how different he looks at things after this unique situation (37:45).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our debut episode of Michigan Football Classics spotlights the Wolverines' thrilling win over Notre Dame in 1991. After Jon and Brian break down the matchup, the play-by-play coverage begins at the 16:30 mark. The start of the drive that ended with "The Catch" comes at 1:26:00. You can listen to a full highlight recap, with Jon's analysis, at 1:51:00. Then, Jon chats with Desmond Howard about "The Catch" and this great victory at the 2:03:00 mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon reflects back on his time in Washington D.C. after the attacks on September 11, 2001 (4:00), discusses the latest news surrounding the Big Ten's postponement of fall sports (9:45), and breaks down some of the biggest games in college and pro football this weekend (16:15). Then, Erick Anderson, the lone Butkus Award winner in Michigan football history, stops by to talk about his wide-ranging and unique recruiting process (32:30), the importance of Michigan's rivalry with Notre Dame and win over the Irish in 1991 (41:15), his tackling records and Butkus Award (47:45), and some of the great projects he is working on now (54:45).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michigan Wrestling Head Coach Sean Bormet joins the show to discuss the team's current workout plans (0:45), his transition from student-athlete to the coaching ranks (4:45), the two Wolverines who have qualified for the Olympics (Myles Amine and Stevan Micic) (8:30), the development of his roster and the Big Ten as a whole (14:00), and COVID-19's impact on training and upcoming events (21:15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jon begins by reacting to the latest news around the Big Ten's postponement of fall sports (4:00), discussing Michigan football's successful month of August combating the coronavirus (10:30), and sharing his top five NFL teams and his thoughts on the Lions heading into 2020 (15:15). Then, senior defensive lineman Kwity Paye stops by to reflect on the postponement of the football season (27:45), size up the decisions in front of him regarding the NFL Draft (31:00), discuss the importance of the team sticking together during this uncertain time (34:15), process the rumors and reports surrounding the return of Big Ten football (37:50), and share his thoughts on being the top "Freak" in college football, per Bruce Feldman of The Athletic (41:20).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics at the University of Michigan, discusses a wide range of topics during this uncertain time in college sports: an update on Michigan's student-athletes and athletic department (0:40), his thoughts on the protest in Ann Arbor on Sunday (5:00), his processing of the Big Ten's decision to postpone fall sports (13:30), the great work by Michigan's coaches and staff members during the pandemic (17:15), and the status of fall sports and the impact of their postponement (25:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's "Seven from 77," Jon discusses Michigan's unique practices (5:15), the impact of the NCAA's blanket eligibility waiver on the roster (8:15), and some national college football and NFL topics (13:30). Then, Jon sits down with fellow offensive lineman Andrew Stueber, who talks about his reaction to the postponement of fall sports in the Big Ten (23:15), the team's efforts to keep positive COVID-19 tests as low as possible (26:30), his ability to overcome last season's injury (33:30), how he feels a year removed from that injury (42:30), and the possibility of two football seasons in one calendar year in 2021 (45:15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Rosen, the winningest head coach in Michigan volleyball history, sits down with Jon Jansen to discuss how his team is handling the Big Ten's postponement of fall sports (0:45), his players' creativity and flexibility during the pandemic (7:45), the roster implications following the NCAA's blanket eligibility waiver (11:45), the effects of COVID-19 protocols on practice and recruiting (15:30), and his expectations for the team once play resumes (23:20).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're answering your questions on this episode of In the Trenches! Jon tackles a bunch of important topics, such as the letter from Kevin Warren and the Big Ten (8:45), the decisions by Jalen Mayfield and Ambry Thomas to enter the NFL Draft (19:30), and a guess on when we will see Michigan football again (33:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Chris Hutchinson, an All-American Wolverine football player turned emergency room doctor, has a unique and layered perspective on the Big Ten's postponement of fall sports, especially with his son Aidan a star on the Michigan football team. Chris discusses his reactions to the Big Ten's recent decisions (2:30), his interactions with COVID-19 and its effects (10:20), some of the motivations behind the Michigan football parents' letter in hopes to get football back in the fall (16:00), and the importance of mental health during this difficult time (26:20).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It has been a tough week for Michigan student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and fans. Jon and Brian talk through several important topics on the heels of the Big Ten's postponement of fall sports: their emotions and the ramifications following Tuesday's announcement (1:00), the next few steps in this uncertain time for the Wolverines (11:30), the news surrounding the other FBS leagues still hoping to play in the fall (23:30), and the viability of and plans surrounding the concept of spring football (31:15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the college sports world on pause, Jon attempts to make sense of the fluid news cycle and put a Michigan perspective on everything by breaking down the latest reports (2:45), Jim Harbaugh's statement (4:30), the current challenges for student-athletes (8:15), and the importance of communication from college sports leaders (15:00). Please note that this was released at 1:20pm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Training Camp is here! In today's "Seven from 77," Jon remembers back to the feeling he had on day one of camp as a player (4:30), pinpoints some under-the-radar Wolverines who are primed for a big season (8:15), breaks down the effect of Rondale Moore's decision to opt out of the season (9:30), and learns about a bacon-related dating app (19:00). Then, Head Coach Jim Harbaugh joins the program to discuss coaching and leading the Wolverines during this unprecedented time (20:45), the players' response to all the new circumstances around this season (25:00), his football and safety thoughts heading into training camp (33:00), and his impressions of the schedule and the upcoming season (39:15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Wolverines' 2020 schedule is here! Jon breaks down the 10-game, conference-only slate week-by-week (4:30), the flexibility that the schedule provides the league as a whole (23:45), the focus on safety from the Big Ten and Commissioner Kevin Warren (32:30), and the excitement around the release of the schedule (49:45).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Conqu’ring Heroes, our newest show within MGoBlue Podcasts, will keep fans up-to-date on the latest in Michigan Athletics and bring fans closer to the student-athletes, coaches and stories that make this athletic department so special. From program updates to long-form interviews, Conqu’ring Heroes will highlight the best in the Wolverines. Like with In the Trenches, Jon Jansen is the host, and he goes through the latest in Michigan Athletics, including some notes on the latest round of COVID-19 testing, the hockey program and several award-winning teams (3:15). Then, Senior Associate AD and Chief Health and Welfare Officer Darryl Conway sits down with Jon to discuss his takeaways from the student-athlete testing for COVID-19 (7:30), limiting the number of "exposures" as much as possible (12:45), the origin behind the pause in workouts for four Michigan sports last week (19:00), the extent and importance of contact tracing (21:30), and the impact of the student body's imminent return to campus (27:15). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the latest "Since We Last Talked," Jon shares some thoughts on Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren's letter to the league's Athletics Directors (3:00), the SEC's schedule model (9:30), and the upside of Michigan's wide receivers and offensive line (16:00). Then, junior wide receiver Ronnie Bell joins the show to discuss the pandemic-related changes he made to his work this spring (23:00), the improvements he needs to make for 2020 (26:15), his impressions on the quarterback battle (29:15), the uniqueness and excitement surrounding the upcoming season (31:00), and how he stacks up as a basketball player (38:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jon and Brian discuss some of the latest news around the sports world, including the pause in workouts for four Michigan programs (3:00), the differences in some of the Power 5 conference's plans (7:00), and the impact of the current issues within Major League Baseball (17:00). Then, former Michigan linebacker Andy Cannavino, the defensive Captain from the 1980 Big Ten and Rose Bowl Championship Team, stops by to discuss that team's early-season struggles and changes (20:00), Bo's challenge to him after back-to-back losses (27:00), some of the key games and memories from the late-season surge (32:00), and what he remembers from his Rose Bowl experiences (37:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We begin with some exciting details on a new project that will begin in early August on this podcast feed. Then, Jon breaks down some of the Wolverines on preseason watch lists (5:15) and touches on the important topics in college football and sports in general over the last few days (10:30). We conclude with an awesome conversation with senior defensive lineman Carlo Kemp, who discusses his time at home early in the pandemic (20:00), seeing and leading his teammates during these unique times (24:00), dealing with the unknowns about the upcoming season (31:15), and his impressions of the defensive line and the team as a whole (36:30).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jon has a great conversation with former Wolverine quarterback John Wangler. Wangler discusses his life before coming to the University of Michigan (2:30), his early days with the Wolverines (10:00), his memories of the game-winner to Anthony Carter against Indiana (29:15), the story behind his injury late in 1979 and how that shaped the 1980 season (37:30), and what he remembers from the 1980 win over Ohio State and the 1981 Rose Bowl victory (46:15).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jon and Brian catch up on some of the newsworthy items from the last few days, like the NCAA's safety standards for competition (11:30), the cancellation of the Rose Parade (16:00), and some preseason recognition for Kwity Paye and Ambry Thomas (23:00). Then, fullback Ben Mason joins the show to discuss the origin of his nickname "Bench" (28:00), how the Wolverines have handled this difficult offseason (31:00), his position flexibility and where his focus is now (33:30), how he balances football with schoolwork (41:40), and the status of his hair (47:00).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jon begins the episode by discussing Michigan's important ticket policy announcement for the 2020 football season (3:20). Then, he catches up with redshirt freshman defensive lineman David Ojabo, who has spent the last three months in his home country of Scotland because of the COVID-19 pandemic. David provides an update on his situation in Scotland (8:30), details his unique journey to the United States and to the game of football (16:30), shares some amazing stories from his recruitment (20:15) and discusses why he ultimately chose Michigan (23:15). You can follow along with more from this unique story on Twitter by searching #FreeJabo.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.