Out of the Blue: A Michigan Sports Podcast

Andy and Jared react to the official hiring of Sherrone Moore as the new head coach of Michigan and discuss the rest of the staff moves and potential moves. They offer up some early thoughts on team 145, Senior Bowl results, Michigan basketball and hockey, and the Detroit Lions. In the back half they revisit some old potential nicknames and work through some new ones for 2023 players and the upcoming team before ranking the top quarterback performances from 2023.

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In the latest episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast, co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell unpack a whirlwind week for Michigan football. The episode kicks off with the major headline of Jim Harbaugh leaving his post as Michigan's head coach to join the NFL's LA Chargers, a move that has sent ripples through the college football world. Adding to the drama, Harbaugh's departure is followed by his decision to bring along Jesse Minter, the Wolverines' defensive coordinator, to the Chargers.

In what the hosts describe as a bittersweet transition, Sherrone Moore, the team's current offensive coordinator, steps into the spotlight as Michigan's new head coach. This appointment marks a historic moment, as Moore becomes the first black head coach in the program's history, a move that has garnered widespread support from the Michigan fan base.

The conversation then shifts to speculation and preferences for who might fill the now-vacant offensive coordinator role. Smeltzer and Hartwell discuss potential candidates, emphasizing the importance of finding someone who can maintain the team's offensive momentum.

The defensive coordinator position is another focal point, with the co-hosts weighing in on who might be a good fit for the role, considering the team's needs and the direction Moore might want to take the program.

Highlighting the emotional impact of Harbaugh's departure, Smeltzer and Hartwell share their top 10 favorite moments from Harbaugh's tenure with Michigan, reminiscing about his impact on and off the field. They follow this with a discussion of the top 10 games of Harbaugh's career, showcasing the highs and lows of his time with the Wolverines.

The episode concludes with predictions for the 2024 Michigan Wolverine football team's defensive depth chart, as the hosts speculate on how the team will adapt and evolve under its new leadership.

Throughout the episode, Smeltzer and Hartwell engage in thoughtful analysis, peppered with personal anecdotes and a deep understanding of Michigan football's culture and community. Their discussion reflects the mixed emotions of the fan base—nostalgia for Harbaugh's era, excitement for Moore's historic appointment, and curiosity about the future of Michigan football.

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The long awaited decision has finally come down and Jim Harbaugh is indeed moving on to the NFL after accepting the head coaching position with the Los Angeles Chargers. Andy and Jared react to the news, reflect on the Harbaugh era, discuss candidates for potential openings on the staff including Sherrone Moores presumed promotion to head coach, as well as every other angle to this move you could think of. They also touch on the red hot Detroit Lions and the greatest year in football history. Godspeed Coach Harbaugh, thanks for the memories.

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Co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell kick off the episode by updating their Michigan Mount Rushmores, considering if any players from the 2023 National Championship team have risen to that elite status.

The conversation then shifts to head coach Jim Harbaugh, with the co-hosts speculating on his future. They debate whether Harbaugh might leave for an NFL position, such as with the Atlanta Falcons or the LA Chargers, or continue his tenure at Michigan.

Further, the podcast delves into a tongue-in-cheek analysis of Ohio State's recruiting efforts. Despite acknowledging Ohio State's impressive roster, Mike and Matt question whether the team can match up against physically dominant teams like Michigan.

A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to the transfer portal's impact on college football, particularly focusing on Michigan's strategy. Finally, the episode concludes with the hosts predicting Michigan's offensive depth chart for the upcoming season, offering insights into potential starters and key players to watch.

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Andy and Jared catch you up on all of the roster moves of the last week as well as the rest of the news in a busy Michigan sports week. They talk about the NFL playoffs, Wolverines in the NFL, and their predictions on where Jim Harbaugh is coaching next year. 

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In the latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell recap Michigan's triumphant 2023 National Championship victory, their first in 26 years. Recorded after witnessing the historic win at NRG Stadium in Houston, they delve into the performance of key Wolverines. The duo discusses the players who declared for the draft, notably J.J. McCarthy and Blake Corum, while highlighting returning talents like running back Donovan Edwards. The conversation shifts to Wolverines entering the transfer portal and concludes with the co-hosts ranking their confidence levels, on a scale of 1-10, in each position group for the 2024 Michigan team. Additionally, they briefly touch upon Jim Harbaugh's upcoming interview with the L.A. Chargers and speculate on the implications for Michigan's next season.

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This is real life and the Michigan Wolverines just went undefeated to bring home the first National Championship since 1997 and first outright since 1948. Andy and Jared talk through the game itself as well as some of the historical significance of the win and where these players rank among legends. They go position group by position group and talk about their game against Washington, and the future at each position. Finally in the back half they play a game of who should stay and who should go for some of the draft and transfer eligible players on the team. Wolverines are National Champs, Go Blue!

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The latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, co-hosted by Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell, offers an in-depth analysis of the University of Michigan's thrilling Rose Bowl victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide. The episode kicks off with a review of Michigan's overtime win, which ended with a score of 27-20. Key highlights include the hosts discussing the impressive performance of Michigan's defense, which limited Alabama's quarterback Jalen Milroe to just 116 passing yards and no touchdowns, and notched six sacks.

Matt and Mike delve into the historical significance of this win, debating its place among Michigan's greatest victories. They also distribute Player of the Game awards and recall specific plays that left them exclaiming, "Sheesh!" The discussion also touches on certain aspects of Michigan's play-calling and player rotation, analyzing the strategies and decisions made during the game.

The episode then shifts to the main topic: the National Championship game where Michigan will face the Washington Huskies in Houston. Here, Matt and Mike focus on the positional matchups and highlight three key Washington players to watch in the upcoming game. They provide their insights and predictions, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting championship showdown.

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This is really happening and the Michigan Wolverines are in the National Championship game against Washington on Monday night! The Out of the Blue boys have been here with you every football game since 2017 and are here for this one now breaking down every angle of this game and talking about why they feel uncomfortably comfortable with this matchup.

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Andy and Jared are here to break down one of the most iconic and classic games of all-time by giving you a podcast worthy of history books itself. They talk through the heroes of the game, the swinging doors moments, every position group, and how the game was won. Please like, share, and subscribe if you haven't!

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