The Michigan Insider

In this episode, we discuss the NCAA and Michigan football team’s plans to return to campus for voluntary workouts, and chat with tight end signee Matthew Hibner about his view on the quarantine and Michigan’s handling of it.

We begin with a macro discussion of the NCAA’s unveiling of a summer schedule, that includes a six-week ramp-up into a regularly scheduled season, along with a window of voluntary workouts that will go into mid-July.

Then, we focus more on Michigan, discussing the Wolverines’ return to the football facilities, why the plan makes sense, other facts to know and how we feel the Wolverines handled the pandemic and return to campus.

We close with Lorenz’s 15-minute discussion with Hibner, as the tight end discusses what it was lie to go through this as a signee, his view on how the Wolverines handled everything and more.

Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discuss cornerback recruiting moving forward focusing on Omarion Cooper, Tyreke Chappell, Dyson McCutheon, Jamier Johnson, Ceryair Wright, and Kamonte Grimes. Plus each member of the crew gives his pick for sleeper of the class so far. Later Webb and Josh Henschke discuss 2022 in=state basketball recruiting, focusing Fletcher Loyer, Ty Rodgers, Javaughn Hannah, and Emoni Bates. The show ends with the latest developments with top 2021 targets Harrison Ingram and Jalen Warley.

Tim McCormick and Sam Webb chat with Terry Mills about Juwan Howard's evolution as a coach in season one, the development of Brandon Johns and Franz Wagner, and more. Then Tim offer his assessment of five big man targets Chet Holmgren and Efton Reid.

Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discuss the impact of new Michigan commits Jaydon Hood and Kechaun Bennett. Then the crew discusses defensive line recruiting moving forward focusing on Dallas Turner, Quintin Somerville, George Rooks, and Rayshaun Benny. Plus the latest rumblings on Xavier Worthy and Omarion Cooper. Later Webb and Josh Henschke discuss basketball recruiting, focusing on five-star big men Efton Reed, Charles Bediako, and Chet Homlgren.

Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discuss the impact of new Michigan commit Junior Colson and what target might be the next to drop. Then the crew addresses the perception that there are problems with in-state recruiting.Included is a chat with the father of Belleville LB Jamari Buddin about why the Wolverines parted ways with his son. Plus the latest rumblings on Rocco Spindler, Garrett Dellinger, Rayshaun Benny, and Andrel Anthony. Later Webb and Josh Henschke discuss the waiver prospects for basketball transfers Chaundee Brown and Nojel Eastern, the possibility that Eastern will remain in the draft, and 2021 in-state targets Jaden Akins and Kobe Bufkin.

In this episode, we take a stock report on Michigan’s future, using our 20 under 20 in 2020 story as a guide as we tackle three key questions surrounding the Wolverines’ underclassmen corps.

First, we look at which incoming freshmen are likely to burn their redshirts in the 2020 season. We identify four highly likely players, then take a look at defensive depth, and how freshmen could be answering the call at a few positions.

Then, we take a look at key players who redshirted last season, but shouldn’t be forgotten about in 2020. Offensive line players are heavily discussed, but so to are several defensive players who are following a common precedent in Don Brown’s defense.

Finally, we take a peek at the top of our list, citing six players who have legitimate All-Big Ten potential in the 2020 season. We discuss their NFL futures, ceilings at Michigan and just how good of a young core this is for the Wolverines to build around.

In this episode, we field a number of listener questions about the Michigan football team.

We begin with a discussion on potential defensive breakout players. We break down Don Brown's candidates for Michigan's next Josh Uche-type edge rusher, looking at the ascension and trajectories of Luiji Vilain, Taylor Upshaw and David Ojabo, and what their roles could look like in 2020 and beyond. We also look a look at Michigan's potential two-deep at defensive tackle, and what the keys are for Donovan Jeter and Mazi Smith to get more run on the field this fall.

We then look at the feasibility and the steps it will take for Michigan to return to facilities, and what the Big Ten and University of Michigan may do in terms of allowing facility access again. We also discuss how overrated (or not) Jim Harbaugh is nationally, while taking a peek at coaching rankings. We close with a look at which Michigan decommits the Wolverines might miss the most.

Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss the challenges of maintaining a team in the transfer era, and why Cole Bajema's transfer was a predictable outcome. Next, they assess talent and potential impact made by transfers Nojel Eastern and Chaundee Brown. Then the duo reacts to Purdue coach Matt Painter's parting shots for Eastern. And finally, Webb interviews former Wake Forest great and assistant coach Randolph Childress about what he thinks Brown will bring to the table for the Wolverines.

In this episode, we break down Michigan's addition of Wake Forest transfer Chaundee Brown, who averaged 12.1 points and 6.5 rebounds for Wake Forest last season.

We first look at Brown's game as a 2-3 combo guard, so-so shooter and agressive addition to Michigan's backcourt. We also spend time looking at the Wolverines' pursuit of Brown, what it says about Juwan Howard and what makes Brown a high-floor pickup.

We discuss the merits of Brown being ruled immediately eligible vs. having to sit out a season due to NCAA transfer rules, his role with Michigan and how the Wolverines can and should use the transfer portal moving forward.

Finally, we close with a look at Michigan's 2020-21 roster, address speculation about Nojel Eastern and discuss what happens next for the Wolverines.

Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discuss Michigan momentum with the top RB target Donovan Edwards. The trio then tackles the latest in offensive line recruiting, including Top247 target Drew Kendall.

Later Webb and Josh Henschke break down how Purdue basketball transfer Nojel Eastern fits with the Wolverines on the Hardwood. The duo finishes with a discussion of transfer targets Chaundee Brown and Jalen Coleman-Lands, and 2021 guard targets Jalen Warley and Angelo Brizzi.

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