The Michigan Insider

Episode 10 in the series features my recent sit-down with Michigan cornerback Amorion Walker reflecting upon his journey to Michigan and his decision to switch over to defense full time. Walker explained why he was still an under-the-radar prospect after his junior year, and how Nick Saban opened the recruiting floodgates with a Bama offer. He then shed light on why he flipped his commitment for Notre Dame to Michigan. The conversation then turns to freshman year and schools that tried to convince him to leave Ann Arbor after it. Walker also discusses his NIL experience thus far. The episode closes with his assessment of his spring practice performance and spring practice standouts on offense and defense. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich recap the Wolverines' run of commitments from Brandyn Hillman, Jordan Marshall, and Ben Roebuck. Next, attention turns to other prospects the crew believes the Maize & Blue leads for including Jadyn Davis, Blake Frazier, Brady Prieskorn, Aaron Chiles, and several more. The episode concludes with a preview of another loaded visit weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*****This episode was recorded hours BEFORE Jett Howard's NBA draft declaration**** On the latest edition of The Michigan Basketball Insider Tim McCormick and Sam Webb reflected upon Michigan’s disappointing season and discussed the biggest issues that plagued the team. The conversation turned to the NBA draft decision for Jett Howard hours before he announced his departure. (Both Tim and Sam announced he'd go to the league). Next was a breakdown of Kobe Bufkin's impending decision, and Tim explains why he thinks the sophomore wing will return. Next, Tim and Sam share thoughts on the possible returns of Jaelin Llewelyn and Joey Baker. The podcast closes with a debate about Michigan portal target BJ Mack. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Webb sits down with four-star Youngstown (Ohio) Austintown Fitch EDGE Brian Robinson after his eighth visit to Michigan to discuss the latest developments in his recruitment. The Top247 prospect shed light upon his relationship with Steve Clinkscale, talk of teaming with other top Ohio prospects in college, the lure of reuniting with fellow Youngstown natives at Michigan, hie decision timeline, upcoming visit plans, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich preview the biggest visit weekend of the spring. Before highlighting the headliners, Sam, Steve, and Brice discussed the Wolverines’ standing with top targets Aaron Chiles and Brian Robinson after their trips to Ann Arbor last weekend. Next, the team highlighted Michigan’s sudden rise with five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood after his visit. Attention then turned to receiver recruiting and premature Crystal Balls on recent visitor Mekhi White. The podcast closes with a profile of five-star visitor Dylan Stewart and highlighting scuttlebutt out of Texas that Michigan is the leader for Taylor Tatum. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest edition of The Michigan Basketball Insider Tim McCormick and Sam Webb reflect upon Michigan’s disappointing finish to the Big 10 and discuss the topugh roster questions that lie ahead. Could Brandon Johns or Zeb Jackson had made a difference this year? Will there be more transfer attrition this offseason? Should Michigan push for it? Tim and Sam then discuss the portal strategy/dynamics that could lead to more success. From there the duo offers preictions on whether Jett Howard, Kobe Bufkin, and Hunter Dickinson will return. The podcast closes with a preview of Michigan's NIT matchup with Toledo.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode nine in the series features my recent sit-down with Michigan offensive lineman Zak Zinter discussing his decision to spend one last season donning the winged helmet. The two-time All-Big Ten selection shares his thoughts on the playoff loss to TCU and NIL progress at Michigan and how those considerations factored into his decision to return. Attention then turns to Sherrone Moore’s impact on him and the entire offensive line. After explaining why he thinks the offense is poised to rise to another level he reflects upon last season's blowout of Ohio State and subsequent NFL dalliance by Jim Harbaugh. After highlighting early impressions of the portal additions and heightened expectations for Braiden McGregor the episode closes with his outlook for his senior campaign. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich breakdown break down the deluge of recruits expected to visit Michigan in March including top targets Aaron Chiles, Blake Frazier, Jeremiah Beasley, and more. The crew also highlights U_M’s strong recruiting push in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, highlighting Chiles Good Counsel teammates Darien Mayo and Elijah Moore, and top targets Dylan Stewart and DD Holmes to name a few. The podcast concludes with a long discussion of Michigan’s standing with Beasley and a preview of an upcoming studio interview. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest edition of The Michigan Basketball Insider Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss Michigan’s three game win streak culminating with the dramatic overtime victory over Wisconsin. Tim and Sam break down where the Wolverines stand in the latest bracketology and discuss what they must do to make the tournament U-M’s sudden ability to close games, Hunter Dickinson’s leadership, and the stellar play of Kobe Bufkin and Dug McDaniel. Tim and Sam highlight the recent draft buzz about Bufkin and debate where he would slot on draft boards this year versus next year, and also compared to Jett Howard. The duo then debates Tim’s player comparison for Howard before previewing the final two regular season games versus Illinois and Indiana. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest edition of The Michigan Basketball Insider Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss the Michigan / Michigan State rivalry in the aftermath of the tragic events East Lansing earlier this month. The conversation shifts to the sudden impact of Tarris Reed and what the roles for Will Tschetter and Terrance Williams II should be moving forward. The podcast concludes with a discussion about Kobe Bufkin's rise up draft boards (is he the most improved player in the Big 10), Dug McDaniel's maturation, and what could be Hunter Dickinson's swan song. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich breakdown recent commitments from Mantrez Walker and Zach Ludwig. The trio then spotlights the high profile recruitments that Chris Partridge is already inserting Michigan in. The podcast concludes with an exclusive interview with Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day quarterback Jadyn Davis about where things stand in his recruitment. Sam, Brice, and Steve then dissect what his comments mean for Michigan and discuss when it'll be time for the Wolverines to widen their QB net. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode eight in the series features my recent sit-down with Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson and his father Claude Johnson, author of “The Black Fives: The Epic Story of Basketball's Forgotten Era.” Claude details his journey as an author on the inspiration he drew from his sons. Cornelius highlights the inspiration he drew from his father and the story of the Black Fives. The conversation shifts to athlete activism and influence history is motivating modern athletes to speak out more. From there the discussion turns to Cornelius’ journey at Michigan and his memorable showing versus Ohio State. The senior wideout then details his decision to return. He explains why JJ McCarthy emerged as a strong leader on a team full of them, and set expectations for his final season in the Maize & Blue. The interview winds down with his early impressions of some of the team’s young players and dad’s preview of lies ahead for The Black Fives Foundation and book. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest episode in TMI's longform interview series features Sam Webb's recent sit-down with Michigan offensive lineman Trevor Keegan discussing his decision to spend one last season donning the winged helmet. The two-time All-Big Ten selection reflects upon his Michigan journey to this point, the injury adversity he’s had to overcome, and Sherrone Moore’s impact on him and the entire offensive line. Keegan also takes us inside the leadership dynamic on the team and explains why the team didn’t miss a beat down two captains. After sharing his thoughts on the emergence of JJ McCarthy, attention turns to the last season scare from Illinois. A lengthy conversation about the rivalry with Ohio State and the build-up to this year’s blow out comes next. The talk then shifts to a dissection of what went wrong versus TCU in the college football playoff. The interview winds down with insight into how the team handled Harbaugh’s dalliances with the NFL, early impressions of additions from the transfer portal, and his outlook for his senior season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest edition of The Michigan Basketball Insider Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss the improvements the Wolverines showed during their three-game win streak and break down the matchup with Indiana. Junior big man Hunter Dickinson joined the podcast to reflect the season to date. He shares his joys and frustrations, his updated view of NIL at Michigan, and discusses some of the factors that will play into his decision on whether to return for another year… including his legacy in Ann Arbor. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss Michigan's back to back victories over Northwestern and Ohio State, and look ahead to this week’s matchups with Nebraska and Indiana. Tim and Sam break down key adjustments Hunter Dickinson made on the offensive end of the floor, his teammates’ improvement on post entry, Kobe Bufkin’s improved all-around play, and signs of growth from Dug McDaniel and Joey Baker. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich breakdown the Wolverines' late signing period finish to the 2023 class. The crew highlight the addition of Stanford flip Cameron Brandt, then discuss the impact U-M's NIL approach had on the losses of Ole Miss transfer Davison Igbinosun and top five-star target Nyckoles Harbor. After a debate over whether a change in approach is needed to land top prospects moving forward, attention then turns to the decision timeline of five-star QB target Jadyn Davis. The talented youngster's father joins the podcast for a candid interview. The episode concludes with a breakdown of Michigan's standing with a few of its top 2024 targets, and analysis of new commit Jacob Oden. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb and Brice Marich handicap the race for five-star TE/WR Nyckoles Harbor. Are rumors of Maryland’s lead legit? Is Oregon poised to seal the deal on his official visit? Is Michigan the team beat? The discussion then shifts to the Wolverines pursuit of All-American transfer cornerback Davison Igbinosun. Next on the docket was a breakdown of new 2024 DL commit Ted Hammond, and a the slate of impressive juniors making their way to campus this weekend. The podcast concludes with analysis of the impact the hire of new quarterback coach Kirk Campbell will have on five-star QB Jadyn Davis. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss Michigan's ongoing inconsistency after a loss to Maryland and a narrow victory over Minnesota. The crew break down the Wolverines’ struggles stopping dribble penetration, then highlight the spark being provided by Will Tschetter and Tarris Reed. The discussion then turns to the progression of Dug McDaniel’s game and Jett Howard’s injury status. After analyzing Purdue the podcast concludes with a projection of how Michigan must finish in order to make the NCAA Tournament. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich analyze the firing of Matt Weiss and its impact on recruiting, especially five-star QB Jadyn Davis. The crew then discusses news the Jim Harbaugh dropped on former Ohio State five-star QB commit Dylan Raiola. Attention then turns January junior day previews and new offers to major targets. The podcast concludes with and breakdown of Michigan’s standing with remaining 2023 targets Nyckoles Harbor, Jamel Howard, and Cameron Brandt. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz break down the news that Jim Harbaugh has agreed to return to coach Michigan in the 2023 season, as well as where Michigan sits heading into the 2023 offseason after several players opted to put off the NFL Draft for a year to play one more year for the Wolverines. They open by discussing Harbaugh’s announcement that he would coach Michigan in 2023, despite at least some modest interest from NFL teams. They look at the dynamics at play behind the decision, including the possible negotiation strategy, an evident rift between Harbaugh and athletic director Warde Manuel and why this dalliance happened again, and if more can be done to stop it moving forward. In the second half of the episode, the two shift focus to the team. They look at Michigan’s host of players opting to come back for one more season, what it all means and where they would rank the Wolverines nationally for the 2023 season with so many players ready for more in the maize and blue. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices