The Michigan Insider

In this special LIVE edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb and Steve Lorenz react to Michigan landing Top247 Denton (Tex.) Ryan offensive tackle Ty Haywood on national signing day. They highlight the class's rise in ranking sixth overall thanks to its inclusion of two top-10 offensive tackles -- Andrew Babalola and Ty Haywood -- making it the highest-rated offensive line class in school history. The conversation also covered Michigan's strategic approach to NIL, emphasizing the importance of balancing portal spending with high school recruiting. Key 2026 recruits who recently visited Ann Arbor were also discussed, namely, Jermaine Kinsler, Jordan Thomas, and Travis Johnson, with a focus on early playing time and academic profiles.

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This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam, Devin and Daniel react to the latest news surrounding Michigan's response to the NCAA allegations of sign stealing and Connor Stalions' actions. The show began, however, with a conversation with Ann Arbor Sports Commission Director Meaghan Hughes and the organization’s role in bringing major sporting events to the area, including upcoming events like the USA Artistic Swimming Collegiate Championships and the Washtenaw County Celebration of Girls and Women in Sport. The conversation concluded with a promotion of Golden Limo's upcoming Golden Ticket Experience which is set to feature Devin Squaring off with Al Borges to break down Jared Goff’s first interception in the Lions playoff loss to Washington. Who will win the debate, the student or the teacher? Daniel and Sam then discuss the Michigan basketball team’s recent performance, noting the need for improved ball screen coverage, physicality, and offensive execution.

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Sam Webb is joined by Tim McCormick for a LIVE edition of the Michigan Basketball Insider Podcast! Sam and Tim reflected upon the Wolverines' 91-64 blowout loss at Purdue last week, with an emphasis on the Boilermakers imposing physicality. Attention then turned to U-M's bounce-back effort Monday night versus Penn State, highlighting Tre Donaldson's 21-point, seven-assist, four-steal performance in the 76-72 win. The episode concludes with a discussion about Michigan adjusting to the Big 10's physical style of play and a preview of the upcoming matchup with Rutgers.

On this week's edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discussed the Wolverines' final push for five-star Denton (Tex.) offensive tackle Ty Haywood and what would be their highest rated offensive line class of of all time. The crew recaps his official visit to Ann Arbor and give the latest rumblings heading into the final visit weekend before signing day. Attention then turns the coaching staff's recruiting stops this week, highlighting visits with Amari Latimer, Travis Johnson, Savion Hiter, Carter Scruggs, and more.

The Recruiting Insider has a new official sponsor, Passes, the official NIL partner of Michigan athletics. Passes joined forces with U-M to help recruit and retain top student athletes and create an ecosystem for unprecedented fan access. If you want to begin supporting Michigan student athletes via direct interaction and engagement with their content via Passes, click here: https://www.passes.com/michigan

The Recruiting Insider is presented by Wolverine Boots & Apparel. As America’s Original Work Boot Brand, Wolverine is a champion of blue-collar work ethic whenever and wherever it shows up, whether that’s on a job site or a football field. That’s why Wolverine has proudly partnered with The Recruiting Insider in presenting the Recruit of the Week, as Wolverine student-athletes embody this blue-collar grit and resilience through and through. Shop Wolverine Boots' Michigan collection here: https://www.wolverine.com/US/en/maize-and-blue-collar/

In this episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick recapped the Wolverines' bounce-back victory over Northwestern, then previewed the matchup with no. 11 Purdue. They highlighted the outstanding performances being turned in by Vlad Goldin , discussed his candidacy for Big 10 player of the year, the impact of coaches working the referees, Tim gave some keys to Danny Wolf breaking out of his minor lull offensively, and much much more.

Sam Webb and Tim McCormick recapped Michigan's 84-81 overtime road loss to Minnesota, focusing ineffectiveness finishing around the basket, the uncharacteristic play of wings Nimari Burnett and Roddy Gayle, and the disappointing breakdowns in defense and physicality especially in the second half and overtime. Attention then shifts to upcoming matchups with Northwestern and Purdue.

This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam, Devin and Daniel discuss Wink Martindale being back on the radar for NFL teams and what that means for the Michigan coaching staff moving forward. The crew also discusses the NFL coaching carousel. Will Deion Sanders go to Dallas? Will Aaron Glenn coach the Saints? Will Ben Johnson stay in Detroit? Next, the team weighs in with prediction and the NFL playoff matchups and the CFP championship game between Ohio State and Colorado. The episode concludes with discussion about the Michigan basketball team's bench play and whether it can get good enough for the Wolverines to be a serious title threat.

In this episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick recapped the Wolverines victories over USC and UCLA to resume Big Ten play, highlighting the 94-75 victory over the Bruins. Sam and Tim discuss Vlad Goldin's imposing performance and Danny Wolf's versatility continuing to rise fore, and what may have been Tre Donaldson's breakout showing as the team's floor leader. The conversation then turns to Mick Cronin's explosive post game press conference. Was it out of line or on point?

This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam, Devin and Daniel talk Michigan football's outlook after its upset of Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl giving Sherrone Moore another major accomplishment to close the season. The team then discusses the hype surrounding Danny Wolf and the Michigan basketball team. Next they get into a heated debate over whether UCLA headman Mick Cronin was on-point or out of line in his postgame rant against his team. Finally, the team pick the teams the will make the Super Bowl.

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In this episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick recapped the end of the non-conference schedule, then previewed the the resumption of Big Ten play out West with road matchups versus a down USC squad, followed by no. 15 UCLA. They also discuss the development of Justin Pippen and LJ Cason, expectations for U-M in Big 10 play, and more.