The Michigan Insider

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz handle a series of football-related questions from listeners. Among them:

-What's a reasonable expectation for Michigan's QB room?

-Will Michigan go more pass-happy on offense this season than last?

-What players on Michigan's roster will be drafted the highest?

-Will the Wolverines exceed 200 points in September?

-Which position groups will improve the most from 2021?

-Which players' stocks are you buying right now?

Tim McCormick and Sam Webb break down the commitment of Duke transfer Joey Baker and how he'll fit in Michigan's rotation next year. Attention then turns to the possible late addition of international target Youssef Khayat before profiling top 2023 center target Papa Kante. The duo also predicts next year's starting five, breakout player, and the top pick in the 2023 NBA draft. 

Jett Howard joins this week’s episode to reflect upon his standout performances in the Jordan Classic and the Allen Iverson Classic. Attention then turns to the advice he received from Iverson and other pros. Next Howard reflects upon the tough love lessons he learned from his father and brother on the hardwood and memorable stories of growing up with and playing games against the sons of other pros. Howard closes out his appearance talking about the growth of his game and Michigan's transfer porta pursuits. Tim McCormick and Sam Webb close out the podcast reflecting upon Tim's attendance at the NBA draft combine and witnessing Moussa Diabate's impressive performance. The duo then discusses rumblings in league circles about his draft prospects and those of Caleb Houstan. The podcast closes with a discussion of some portal possibilities for Michigan should Diabate and/or Houstan go pro.

Sam Webb, the Michigan Insider at 247Sports, joins the show to discuss the latest in the recruitment of 5-star QB Dante Moore, who took yet another unofficial visit to Michigan this past weekend. Have the Wolverines closed the gap on Notre Dame in the race for the nation's No. 5 overall prospect?

Host: Blair Angulo 

Guest: Sam Webb

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Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice share the latest on wide receiver and defensive back recruiting. Attention then turns to a prevalent question from subscribers – Is it time to be concerned about Michigan’s lack of recruiting momentum while Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Michigan State are enjoying a lot of it?

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz check in on the Michigan men’s basketball team following the transfer portal deadline, and take a look at where the Wolverines stand.

They begin with an assessment of Hunter Dickinson’s decision to return to Michigan without even testing the NBA Draft waters. They discuss what it means for the Wolverines, and also take a look at how Dickinson can improve in his third season with Michigan both as a player and leader.

The two next turn to looking at 2021-22 bench players who could emerge as breakout stars next season, then look at the addition of now-likely starting point guard Jaelin Llewellyn, a graduate transfer from Princeton.

In the second half of the episode, the two discuss the NBA Draft declarations of Moussa Diabate and Caleb Houstan, who both declared while retaining their collegiate eligibility. They discuss each player individually, looking at their situations and what it means for their upcoming decisions.

Finally, Lorenz and Shaw take a look at where Michigan’s likely roster puts it in the scope of the Big Ten and the nation’s top teams.

Hunter Dickinson joins this week’s episode to discuss his decision to return to U-M. The junior-to-be reflects upon last season before highlighting aspects of his game he aims at improving during the offseason. Attention then turns to his thoughts on NIL – the opportunities that contributed to his decision to return, and his belief that Michigan has an antiquated approach that will limit its ability to get players in the future. The interview concludes with his projection of Kobe Bufkin as next year’s breakout player, Terrence Williams’ further development, and a discussion of his role as “the closer” in recruiting. Tim and Sam react to Dickinson’s NIL take and frame the debate that will likely ensue, then discuss Michigan losing Frankie Collins to the portal and harvesting Jaelin llewellyn from it.

Dante Moore’s father discusses his son’s recruitment. Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich then turn their attention to the recent Crystal Balling of CJ Carr to Notre Dame. Are the Wolverines really trailing for the blue-chip legacy prospect? The podcast closes with a breakdown of several targets the Michigan coaching staff have prioritized during the evaluation period.

Tim McCormick and Sam Webb explain why rumors about Juwan Howard being a candidate for Los Angeles Lakers head coaching job are rapidly dying. Attention then turns to rising optimism within the program about Hunter Dickinson’s return, and the now distinct possibility Moussa Diabate and Caleb Houstan will return too. The podcast closes with a discussion about how the timeline for the trio’s decision impact the Wolverines’ portal pursuits.

Sam, Steve, and Brice recap Top247 OL Charles Jagusah’s recent Michigan visit before Jagusah joins the podcast. From there the crew dives into the rising number of one-on-one recruiting battles with Notre Dame, and strategies to stem the Irish momentum. Attention then turns to the expanding quarterback board and 2024 targets the Wolverines are trending up with. The podcast closes with a projection of Grant Newsome’s recruiting impact.