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 dissect Michigan basketball's struggles in close games, debating if it's due to bad coaching or bad luck, especially noting the team's 1-4 record in such games this season. Shifting to football, they discuss recruiting successes, including Maryland linebacker transfer Jaishawn Barham and the signing of all 27 verbal commits. The hosts speculate on the timing of news about Jim Harbaugh NFL speculation and the NCAA's notice of allegations, questioning their impact on Michigan's recruiting. They emphasize Michigan's strategy of recruiting and developing specific types of players, rather than solely focusing on five-star talent. The episode culminates with excitement for the upcoming Rose Bowl match-up between Michigan and Alabama, analyzing key players and strategies for both teams.

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It is finally game week after way too long of a break and Andy and Jared are here to give the second part of their Alabama preview, focusing on how Michigan's offense might try to attack the most similar defense to their own they have seen all season. They also talk about the Detroit Lions winning their first Division title since 1993, as well as Josh Metellus, Nico Collins, and Mike Mike MacDonald- three former Wolverines in the NFL having a tremendous amount of success in 2023. Please like, share, and subscribe!

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Andy and Jared are back with 12 days until the Rose Bowl to catch you up on some other Michigan happenings including National Signing Day and some transfers that Michigan could be in on. They do some Holiday rapid fire before bringing on Michigan legend and former quarterback John Wangler as well as Brett VanderKamp, CEO of New Holland Brewing to talk about their NIL initiative the Champions Circle as well as some Rose Bowl memories.

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The latest episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast, co-hosted by Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell, delves into several key topics in the world of Michigan sports.

The episode begins with an in-depth discussion about Michigan basketball head coach, Juwan Howard. Howard, who was recently recovering from heart surgery and serving in an assistant head coach capacity, faced a controversial situation involving an altercation with strength and conditioning coach Jon Sanderson. Despite rumors of potential termination or suspension, the administration found no significant wrongdoing, and Howard was medically cleared to resume his role as head coach. This was timely, as he led Michigan to a 17-point victory over Eastern Michigan.

The conversation then shifts to Michigan football, highlighting right guard Zak Zinter's selection as a unanimous All-American. This led to a vibrant and thorough discussion where Mike and Matt selected their all-Michigan teams, covering each position from the 2021 to 2023 seasons. These years were significant for Michigan, marked by three consecutive Big Ten championships. While agreeing on most positions, the co-hosts found themselves in spirited debates over a few key areas.

To conclude, the episode touches on the tactical move by Nick Saban in hiring former Michigan linebacker coach George Helow right before a crucial Rose Bowl matchup between Michigan and Alabama on January 1st. This strategic decision by Saban adds an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming game.

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Andy and Jared start their breakdown of Michigan vs Alabama in the Rose Bowl beginning with the Alabama offense vs the Michigan defense. Where are the strengths on strengths and where are the weaknesses? Which coordinators could shine? Which players should you be watching out for?

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The latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, hosted by Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell, didn't have a Michigan football game to recap, but there was still plenty to discuss. They opened the show with a recap of Michigan basketball's victory over Iowa, praising Tarris Reed's breakout performance. The conversation then shifted to football, particularly the transfer portal, with discussions on potential targets for this Michigan football staff.

A significant portion of the episode was dedicated to honoring Blake Corum, celebrating his role as a model citizen and his successful toy drive, reflecting on his influence both on and off the field. The hosts speculated on Corum's potential to earn his place onto the modern Michigan football Mount Rushmore.

The episode concluded with Matt and Mike drafting their predictions for five breakout players in the 2024 season, focusing on current team members they believe will shine next year.

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The boys are back with over 100 minutes of Michigan podcasting glory! They give their thoughts on a clunky watch that was the Big Ten Championship that ultimately led to a 3-Peat for the Wolverines. They hit every position group and then get to the championship games and the playoffs matchups that followed. In the back half they catch up on some Michigan hockey and basketball scores before diving into the transfer portal madness and some ares to watch in this cycle.

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In the latest episode of the "Big House Bleachers" podcast, co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell celebrate Michigan football's third consecutive Big Ten championship and their top seeding in the college football playoff. The episode features a spirited debate over the playoff committee's controversial decision to include Alabama instead of Florida State in the top four. Despite differing opinions, the co-hosts delve into an analysis of the upcoming Rose Bowl, where top-seeded Michigan Wolverines face off against fourth-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide, with the victor advancing to compete against the winner of the Sugar Bowl between Texas and Washington.

As the episode progresses, Michael and Matt reflect on Michigan's journey, particularly their recent 26-0 victory over Iowa in the Big Ten championship game. They highlight how Michigan's defense capitalized on Iowa's weak offense, while acknowledging that Michigan's offense occasionally struggled against Iowa's robust defense. Despite the game's lackluster aesthetics, they emphasize Michigan's undefeated streak, now at 13-0, as a significant achievement.

A key segment of the podcast is the presentation of the "This Guy Right Here" award, recognizing outstanding players, with a special mention of Semaj Morgan and Mike Sainristil. Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell will return with more insights into college football and basketball in future episodes of "Big House Bleachers."

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It’s conference championship weekend, and we have a LOADED slate of college football starting tonight! Oregon/Washington square off for a second time this season to determine which team from the Pac-12 could potentially go to the College Football Playoff.

On Saturday, attention turns to Oklahoma State/Texas, Florida State/Louisville, Georgia/Alabama, and of course, Michigan/Iowa (but more so the other games).

Von Lozon, Luke Ghiardi and Dan Plocher pick against the spreads of the conference title games on this week’s Pick’em Podcast!

SMU at No. 22 Tulane (-3.5)

Boise State (-2.5) at UNLV

Miami Ohio vs. Toledo (-8)

No. 3 Washington vs. No. 5 Oregon (-9.5)

No. 18 Oklahoma State vs. No. 7 Texas (-15)

No. 10 Louisville vs. No. 4 Florida State (-2.5)

No. 1 Georgia (-5.5) vs. No. 8 Alabama

No. 2 Michigan (-22) vs. No. 16 Iowa

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These are the good times to be a Michigan fan. Andy and Jared from Out of the Blue catch you up on some of the coaching carousel and important interviews. They go into the Big Ten award winners and discuss who they think had arguments to win. In the back half the guys try to break down what they have seen from an Iowa that is about as lopsided on either side of the ball as any team you will see in a conference championship game. Make sure to give us a 5 star review and tell your friends if you like the podcast! Cheers and Go Blue!

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