With practice underway in Ann Arbor and East Lansing, we dive into some key early-season storylines in a combined episode of the podcast. The conversation ranges from Rocket Watts to Zavier Simpson and some insight from Brendan after a conversation with Phil Martelli.

Among the topics discussed:

(06:20) Impressions from Michigan State's first practice, Hauser waiver?
(20:27) Rocket Watts, Malik Hall look legit
(31:02) Xavier Tillman's growth path
(40:53) Michigan starts with defense
(50:38) How will Michigan's new staff work together?
(57:10) The Zavier Simpson conundrum

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