Big House Bleachers: McCarthy’s draft stock, Michigan’s new coaching staff updates, 2023 team superlatives

The Block M Podcast Network: A University of Michigan Podcast

19-02-2024 • 1 hr 14 mins

Summary In this episode, Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell discuss various topics related to Michigan football, including JJ McCarthy's NFL draft projection, Michigan's record-breaking NFL combine invites, player transfers, coaching staff changes, and NIL initiatives. They also present their postseason superlative awards, including the Hassan Haskins Workhorse Award, Desmond Howard Catch of the Year, Bench Mason Award, Jabrill Peppers Swiss Army Knife Award, Freshman Freak Award, Sophomore Standout Award, and O-Ja-Bo Award for Biggest Surprise. Takeaways Quinton Johnson was a reliable player for Michigan football, always making good plays. The Zak Zinter Award is given to the best offensive lineman, and it is renamed in honor of Zak Zinter. Mike Staintristil is recognized as the best defensive back of the year. Mason Graham is chosen as the best defensive lineman. Blake Corum is named the Braylon Edwards Offensive MVP. Trevor Keegan is recognized as Mr. Reliable. JJ McCarthy is awarded the Most Valuable Michigan Man. Links Download the Tom Brady/Michigan app: Autograph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices