Last year's Co-Big Ten Freshman of the Year is our guest this week on Defend the Block. Olivia Olson reflects on her first year in Ann Arbor, details some memories from Michigan's strong March run, and looks ahead to some areas of growth for her and the team heading into next season.

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Jon and Brian discuss some players who they haven't talked much about this offseason and react to the incredible gift from the Lester Family to Michigan Football in this week's "Seven from 77." Then, around the 39-minute mark, Jon visits with junior defensive tackle Trey Pierce, who discusses the depth of Michigan's defensive line, the impact of his playing time last season, and his work leading into fall camp.

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We hear from a returning Michigan men's basketball player this week on Defend the Block. Sophomore L.J. Cason discusses his tryout opportunity with Team USA's U19 team, reflects on some key moments from last season, and details his areas of focus for this summer and beyond.

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Former Wolverine offensive lineman Steve Schilling, who is now a key part of Michigan's NIL strategy, joins us this week on In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Schilling reflects on his time in Ann Arbor as a student-athlete, details some of his NFL memories, and breaks down his new role as Director of NIL for LEARFIELD's Michigan Sports Properties.

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Once again this week, a Michigan men's basketball assistant coach stops by Defend the Block. Akeem Miskdeen reflects on experiencing another "Year One" of a Dusty May-led program, details his early impressions of the Wolverines' roster for 2025-26, and shares some areas of personal growth as a coach.

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On this week's "Seven from 77," Jon reacts to the House v. NCAA settlement, discusses the latest in the CFP format debates, and updates fans on what is happening around Schembechler Hall. Then, around the 40-minute mark, Senior Assistant Offensive Line Coach Juan Castillo joins the show to reflect on his fascinating football journey and detail his potential impact on the coaching staff and program.

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Michigan men's basketball Assistant Coach Justin Joyner joins us this week to recap his first year at Michigan on and off the floor, assess the Wolverines' defensive work last season, and break down the program's 2025-26 roster with summer workouts getting underway this week.

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Steve Casula, a key member of Michigan's coaching staff, visits with Jon Jansen on this week's episode of In the Trenches, presented by Meijer. Casula discusses the addition of Co-Offensive Coordinator duties to his original role of Tight Ends Coach, reflects on his work as the interim OC in the bowl win over Alabama, and breaks down the tight ends on the Wolverines' roster for 2025.

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The newest member of Michigan women's basketball's coaching staff joins us this week on Defend the Block. Assistant coach Danielle Rauch discusses her journey to this point of her career, reflects on her time in the Michigan uniform, and details her upcoming priorities.

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On a special Thursday edition of Defend the Block, Brian Boesch visits with one of the newest members of the men's basketball program - UAB transfer Yaxel Lendeborg. Lendeborg details his transfer portal and NBA Draft processes, recounts his unique journey to this point of his career, and describes his game on the floor and fit with the program.

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