In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the strengths, question marks and expectations for the Michigan football team's wide receiver room.

They open with a look at with the strengths of the room. They discuss the group’s after-catch ability and collective shiftiness, why that’s particularly helpful with this year’s team, as well as two players they think can be breakout stars in Semaj Morgan and Tyler Morris.

They then turn to the biggest question marks of the room, including the room’s inexperience, lack of proven downfield playmaking ability, lack of size, as well as some players with high potential, but a lot to prove this fall. 

They close by looking at some X-factor players for the room, and make bold predictions for the group in the 2024 season.

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their 2024 position preview series, looking at the Michigan football team's tight end room.

They open by discussing the biggest strengths of the room, which has a lot to do with preseason All-American Colston Loveland, as well as tight end/fullback blocking star Max Bredeson.

They then look at the room’s biggest question marks, including a projected breakout season by Marlin Klein, as well as two remaining spots in the room for underclassmen to rotate in and travel with the team.

They also discuss their X-factors for the room, and bold predictions for 2024, including one that alredy came true between this episode's recording and airing.

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Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position group preview series by looking at Michigan's offensive line room.

They open with a look at with the strengths of the room. They discuss the group’s size and recruiting success over the years, as well as a level of experience that national media may be overlooking. They look at some of the key players that will lead the charge up front this fall, and what they can bring to the table even in their first seasons starting for Michigan. 

They then turn to the biggest question marks of the room, including the right tackle position where the Wolverines are still sorting out who will start there and what they’ll look like this fall. They also look at other position battles brewing in the room.

They close by looking at some X-factor players for the room, and make bold predictions for the group in the 2024 season.

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Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position group preview series by looking at Michigan's defensive line room.

They open with a look at with the strengths of what they believe is both Michigan’s strongest position group and the strongest defensive line in the country. They look at the “gifted” duo of Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant, what makes them the best tackle duo in the country, and why they can set the rest of the Wolverines’ defense up for success elsewhere. 

They then turn to the biggest question marks of the room, including two rising sophomores hoping to crack the rotation this fall in Trey Pierce and Enow Etta. They look at the duo’s background, and what kind of impact they can have behind an impressive trio of starter-caliber players that also includes Rayshaun Benny.

They close by looking at some X-factor players for the room, and make bold predictions for the group in the 2024 season.

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In this episode of Behind the Uniform - Season 2 - we feature University of Michigan junior TE, Colston Loveland. In his return trip to the studio, Colston spoke about several topics of interest to the Michigan faithful, including what he needs to do to cement his position as the best tight end in the country, some of the challenges from this off-season during the coaching transition, assuming a greater leadership role in the program, and what it's like going against a Michigan defense that he says might just be better than the one that helped lead the Wolverines to the National Championship, last season. 

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their 2024 position preview series, looking at the Michigan football team's edge room.

They open by discussing the biggest strength of the room, which includes talented returning players in Ernest Hausmann and Derrick Moore. They discuss what made the two great last year as non-starting edge defenders, and why they can be even better this fall in larger roles.

They then look at the room’s biggest concern point, which is the players behind Stewart and Moore. They discuss TJ Guy, Cameron Brandt, Dominic Nichols and others vying to get into the line’s rotation.

They also discuss their X-factors for the room, and bold predictions for 2024.

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their 2024 position preview series, looking at the Michigan football team's linebacker room.

They open by discussing the biggest strength of the room, which includes two budding stars in Ernest Hausmann and Jaishawn Barham, as well as a physical room across the board. They discuss what makes the duo one they’re so bullish on, and what kind of players they can be this fall.

They then look at the room’s biggest concern point, which is once again depth. They look at four candidates to step up as Michigan’s No. 3 linebacker, and all of their paths to being the players they are capable of being this fall.

They also discuss their X-factors for the room, and bold predictions for 2024.

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In this episode of Behind the Uniform - Season 2 - we feature University of Michigan junior quarterback, Alex Orji. We discuss a wide range of topics, from Orji's Michigan's recruitment, to the current battle for the starting QB job. Then we dive deep into how the Michigan quarterback room's family atmosphere is an asset to all the QBs under the leadership of Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks coach, Kirk Campbell. Orji opens up about his development and how he handles the challenges and adversity that come with the position. He also spends time detailing his financial journey in the era of NIL, highlighted by an enlightening visit with the team at the University of Michigan Credit Union.

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In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their 2024 position preview series, looking at the Michigan football team's cornerback room.

They open by discussing the biggest strength of the room, which is of course preseason All-American and rising junior Will Johnson. They discuss what makes Johnson arguably the most complete player in the country, and the foundation his presence provides for the room.

They then look at the room’s two biggest question marks, which are open position battles at boundary cornerback (Jyaire Hill vs. Aamir Hall and others) and nickel (Ja’Den McBurrows vs. Zeke Berry and others). They discuss the dynamic of both position battles, and what each player brings to the table. 

They also discuss their X-factors for the room, and bold predictions for 2024.

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Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their annual position group preview series by looking at Michigan's safeties room.

They open with a look at some of the biggest strengths of the Wolverines' safety teams. They discuss the return of Makari Paige, the ascent of Zeke Berry and Brandyn Hillman and the additions of Wesley Walker and Jaden Mangham. Collectively, the safety room is one Shaw and Lorenz feel could be the deepest on the team. 

They then look at some of the questions the room will have to answer. Shaw discusses concerns about the room’s tackling and a drop-off in coverage, while both discuss modified expectations for the room with Rod Moore out with injury.

They close by looking at some X-factor players for the room, and make bold predictions for the group in the 2024 season.

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