Hail Media Originals!

In this episode, we explore the remarkable career of Warde Manuel, Michigan's athletic director, from his playing days to leading the university's athletic programs through unprecedented changes. Discover insights on leadership, college sports evolution, and the importance of student-athlete success.

key topics
Warde Manuel's career path from player to AD
Impact of NCAA rule changes and NIL on college sports
Leadership principles in managing a major university athletic program
The importance of academic success for student-athletes
Development of the George Jewett trophy honoring history
Challenges and successes during the COVID-19 pandemic
Strategies for fundraising and program growth
Insights into hiring coaches and team building
The evolving landscape of college athletics and regulation
Warde Manuel's vision for the future of Michigan athletics

Sound Bites
"The most valuable asset is that degree."
"Success breeds support and growth."
"Collaboration is key to stabilizing college sports."

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In this episode, Hail Media co-founder and former Michigan Football outside linebacker Doug Cohen sits down at Knight's Steakhouse in downtown Ann Arbor for some bye week talk about the team along with a few other Michigan sports with long time Detroit News Michigan Football beat writer Angelique Chengelis - the "Angel of the Big House!"

Also Softball coaching GOAT Carol Hutchins returns to give an update on the upcoming ElevateHer event at Crisler Center on 10/15 to support and discuss women's sports - tickets are still available at www.MGoBlue.com

We also want to thank our sponsors - including our new sponsor Valiant! You can get your Hail Media merch by clicking the "shop" button at www.HailMediaGroup.tv

Knight's Steakhouse is also a sponsor and an Ann Arbor family-owned institution! Visit them and make your reservations at www.knightsrestaurants.com

And of course, ‪ ‪@OLIPOP‬! OLIPOP contains a functional ingredient blend and supports digestive health - a New Kind Of Soda!
Listeners can get 20% off of orders at drinkolipop.com/GOBLUE

A2 HomeGirl Real Estate Group/ EXP Realty: Sheri Weintraub is one of the top realtors in Ann Arbor. Her primary focus is working with UMICH parents on investment properties for current students

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In this engaging conversation with Hail Media co-founder and former Michigan Football player Doug Cohen, Jim Abbott shares his inspiring journey from a young athlete in Michigan to a Major League Baseball icon. He discusses the challenges he faced as a one-handed athlete, his experiences at the University of Michigan, & the impact of his no-hitter in New York. Abbott also reflects on life after baseball, his motivational speaking career, & the pride he feels as a father of two daughters who are also Wolverines & competed as student-athletes at Michigan. His story is a testament to perseverance, family, & the power of sports to inspire.Wolverine fans & all Michiganders, people from FLINT, sports fans in general & really anyone who loves stories of inspiration & overcoming the odds will love this interview!Shout out to Hail Media intern Lila Heller for her help on this episode!Chapter timestamps & titles:Early Life & Michigan Roots[01:44] Life After Baseball: Jim discusses his current life between Southern California & Northern Michigan, his motivational speaking career, & the peace he finds "up north."[05:32] The Abbott Household: Growing up in Flint, Michigan. Jim shares stories of his father’s love for sports & being a three-sport athlete at Flint Central.[07:59] Flint’s legendary sports history, including Rick Leach, Glenn Rice, & the "Flintstones."[11:11] Mutual Teammates: Recalling dual-sport athletes like Greg McMurtry, Rick Hassel, & Mike Gillette who bridged the gap between Michigan baseball & football.The Michigan Experience[13:28] Interaction with Bo Schembechler: Bo telling Jim he could have played quarterback for the Wolverines & Bo's frequent presence at the baseball diamond.[15:27] Playing QB in Flint: Jim details how he took snaps & handed off the ball with one hand, leading his high school team to the state semifinals.[20:34] The "Cradle of Coaches" Connection: The relationship between Michigan baseball coach Bud Middaugh & Bo Schembechler, both with roots at Miami of Ohio.[23:42] The Michigan-Cincinnati Pipeline: How the Reds ended up with 3 former Wolverines (Larkin, Sabo, & Morris) in their infield at the same time.[30:57] Academics & Life in Ann Arbor: Jim’s "toughest class" at Michigan (National Parks & Monuments) & his favorite local hangouts like Pizza Bob's & Scorekeepers (then Dooley's).International & Professional Career[35:10] Team USA & Seoul Olympics: The journey from the Pan Am games in Cuba (playing in front of Fidel Castro) to winning Olympic Gold in Korea.[39:46] The Major League Markets: Comparing playing in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, & Milwaukee.[42:51] The Yankee Mystique & The No-Hitter: Reflecting on the 1993 no-hitter in the biggest media market in the world & the lifelong bond of being a Yankee.The Next Generation[46:30] Michigan Dad: The emotions Jim felt watching his daughters, Maddy (Volleyball) & Ella (Water Polo), compete for Michigan.[49:19] Maddy Abbott’s Volleyball Career: Discussing Maddy’s impact as a setter & captain in the competitive Big Ten.[50:26] Ella Abbott’s Water Polo Grind: The physical demands of water polo & Jim Harbaugh’s fascination with the "dry pass."[52:30] Advice for Parents: Why Jim encourages parents to play catch with their kids, regardless of the sport they eventually choose.FOLLOW US FOR MORE MICHIGAN STORIES!Join us on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/hailmediagroupInstagram: www.instagram.com/hailmediagroupLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/hail-media-group/TIkTok: www.tiktok.com/@hailmediagroupSubstack: https://hailmediagroup.substack.com/ X / Twitter: https://x.com/hailmediagroupHail 〽️ediaOur Stories.Our University.Our Team.#goblue #michigan #hailmedia #universityofmichigan #michiganwolverines #wolverines #BoSchembechler #annarbor #JimAbbott #newyorkyankees #losangelesangels #whitesox #milwaukeebrewers #baseball #summerolympics #waterpolo #collegevolleyball #majorleaguebaseball #inspiration

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HAIL! Those Who Stayed is a historical-fiction novel that brings to life the turbulent 1969 Michigan football season when a fiery young coach named Bo Schembechler and his untested, defiant Wolverines rose from near collapse to stage one of the greatest upsets in college-football history—rekindling a legacy that still defines the program today.Author Brian Letscher sat down with Hail Media Co-Founder Doug Cohen to discuss the book, the members of the 1969 team who helped him with anecdotes from that year, what he learned about that time in writing this, and even a little Brent Sparling - yep he's THAT guy.The book is a must for any Michigan fan and will transport you to that time and that GAME that you've heard about for decades.Available now on Amazon at this link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G3G515JW?...“...powerfully captures what it felt like to be a part of that team. The bonding, the growing up that we all did — under incredibly challenging circumstances — to become a team, to become champions.”

• Dr. Billy Taylor, All-American RB, 1969 team

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