Out of the Blue: A Michigan Sports Podcast

In the latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell cover a range of significant events in Michigan football and basketball. The episode kicks off with an in-depth discussion on Sherrone Moore's bold move of hiring Tony Alford from Columbus to Ann Arbor as the new Michigan running back coach, highlighting the strategic significance of this acquisition.

The conversation takes a serious turn as they address the unfortunate incident involving Greg Scruggs, the newly appointed defensive line coach, who was suspended indefinitely after being arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. The co-hosts express their concerns and hopes for resolution regarding this matter.

The episode also touches on the departure of Jon Sanderson to Illinois basketball, marking a significant shift within the Big Ten basketball landscape. The bulk of the episode, however, is dedicated to the firing of Michigan's head basketball coach, Juwan Howard. Smeltzer and Hartwell each present five candidates they believe could potentially fill the void as Michigan's next head basketball coach, offering insights into each candidate's coaching style, previous achievements, and how they could fit into the Michigan basketball program.

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Andy and Jared from Out of the Blue are back and catch you up on all of the Michigan sports news of the week including the historically bad Michigan basketball season, the hockey teams sweep of Notre Dame, and some Wolverines in the NFL who just got paid. In the back half, they hold their first ever players auction as a way to pick some of the Freshman and Sophomore football class that they are highest on moving forward.

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The boys are back after a short break and are hear to catch you up on everything in the world of Michigan sports. They start with the official hirings of Scruggs and Martindale to the football team and which hires they are most excited about before losign all of that enthusiasm when talking about the state of Michigan basketball. Andy catches you up on Michigan hockey on the verge of the Big Ten tournament and their prospects for a successful postseason run. In the back half (28:10) they dive into the combine results and talk about who is rising, who might have falling a little bit, and some of the fits we are hearing about in the NFL Draft.

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In the latest episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast, co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell dive deep into the NFL Draft Combine, specifically spotlighting the unprecedented participation of 18 players from Michigan football. This year, the spotlight is on quarterback J.J. McCarthy, defensive back Mike Sainristil, and running back Blake Corum. Mike and Matt meticulously dissect the performances of these key figures, discussing their potential fits within the NFL, reflecting on their collegiate achievements, and speculating on their professional futures.

Additionally, the episode covers recent news in college football, including discussions about the potential adoption of helmet communication and sideline tablets, as well as the introduction of a two-minute warning into the rulebook. These innovations could significantly impact game strategy and player communication, and the co-hosts share their insights on how these changes might unfold.

The conversation also touches on the controversy surrounding Michigan basketball, providing listeners with a nuanced perspective on the issues at hand. Moreover, the episode celebrates the new contract for Ron Bellamy, the passing game coordinator for Michigan football, highlighting his contributions to the team and what this means for the program's future.

Throughout the episode, Mike and Matt blend expert analysis with passionate fandom, offering a comprehensive look at the latest in Michigan sports. Their discussion on the NFL Draft Combine, in particular, provides valuable insights for fans looking to understand how Michigan's record participation might translate into NFL success.

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On this week’s episode of the Big House Bleachers Podcast, Matt and Mike discuss the end-times of Michigan’s coaching-change transfer portal window. RIP to the days of Keon Sabb in a Wolverines’ uni, but rejoice that Sherrone Moore was able to navigate a near-30 day open transfer portal period with only one key departure to his roster.

The boys also discuss the reports of CFP’s plans to consider moving to 14 teams in 2026 and also spend some time talking about the opt-in drama from the much-anticipated EA Sports College Football 25 game. Closing things up, Matt and Mike go back and forth in a segment where they hypothetically rate some of Michigan football’s most notable 2024 standouts per EA Sports player rating system.

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Summary

In this episode, Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell discuss various topics related to Michigan football, including JJ McCarthy's NFL draft projection, Michigan's record-breaking NFL combine invites, player transfers, coaching staff changes, and NIL initiatives. They also present their postseason superlative awards, including the Hassan Haskins Workhorse Award, Desmond Howard Catch of the Year, Bench Mason Award, Jabrill Peppers Swiss Army Knife Award, Freshman Freak Award, Sophomore Standout Award, and O-Ja-Bo Award for Biggest Surprise.

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It's the annual Out of the Blue season awards, where the boys look back on the year that was on the football field and in movie theatres.

This years categories are:

9:15

Special Teams Play of the Season, Special Teams Player, Best Cinematography, Best Football Environment of the Year, Best Offensive Coordinator Performance

29:26

Defensive Coordinator Performances, Soundbite of the Year, Best Director, Toughest Player on the Team, Hardest Hitter on the Team, Offensive Lineman of the Year, Best Supporting Actress.

56:21

Defensive Lineman of the Year, Best Supporting Actor, Newcomer of the Year, Best Actress, Defensive MVP, Offensive MVP, Forgotten Moment of the Season

1:31:08

Underlooked Films of the Year, Secondary Player of the Year, Best Defensive Play of the Season, Best Offensive Play of the Season, Best Movie of the Year, Best Moment of the Season.

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Summary

The latest episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast hosted by Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell covers various topics including Michigan coaching staff changes, the hiring of Don "Wink" Martindale as defensive coordinator, the hiring of Sean Magee as general manager, the performance and coaching issues of Michigan basketball, and more.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Super Bowl Predictions

01:14 Discussion on Coaching Staff Changes

04:15 Analysis of Don Wink Martindale as Defensive Coordinator

05:11 Excitement about Wink Martindale's Hiring

10:11 Discussion on Sean MaGee's Hiring as General Manager

15:32 Speculation on Potential Coaching Candidates

21:17 Michigan Basketball Performance and Coaching Issues

35:32 Preview of Super Bowl and Predictions

45:17 Closing Remarks

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Mike Elston has joined Jim Harbaugh with the LA Chargers and the Wolverines are in search of a defensive staff. Andy and Jared throw out some ideas on how to fill the gaps as well as covering Michigan basketball and hockey, Roman Wilson in the Senior Bowl, and the majesty of Carl Weathers.

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On today’s Big House Bleachers, Matt and Mike discuss the sad trajectory of Michigan basketball and where things stand with Juwan Howard after another rough loss over the weekend.

Bringing things swiftly back to football, the guys also dive into some of Sherrone Moore’s coaching hires front the past week and grade each one accordingly. They also take some time to discuss Jim Harbaugh’s comments regarding J.J. McCarthy’s draft stock and what realistic expectations could look like.

Lastly, the boys take their first way-too-early look at the Wolverines’ 2024 season and what a realistic floor and ceiling could be for Team 145.

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