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  • Michigan Basketball Insider - Trey Burke, one of the greatest to ever do it

    Michigan Basketball Insider - Trey Burke, one of the greatest to ever do it
    Jan 24 2026
    In this week's episode (originally aired 1/23/26), Tim McCormick and Sam Webb discuss Michigan honoring Trey Burke's jersey and legacy. They debate ranking him among the top three players in the program's history and reflect upon iconic plays and his decision to stay for a second year. They also analyze Michigan's recent performance, noting improved energy and rebounding. Tim highlights Michigan's defensive strategies against stretch bigs and breaks down Ohio State and no. 7 Nebraska, predicting victories over both. 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
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    33 min
  • Michigan Recruiting Insider - Early 2027 recruiting priorities

    Michigan Recruiting Insider - Early 2027 recruiting priorities
    Jan 22 2026
    On this week's edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discuss some of the top targets on Michigan's initial 2027 recruiting board, including Diesel Dart, Sam Ngata, Peryton Higginson, and Dakota Guerrant. They also highlight the Wolverines' newest commit, Ernest Nunley. Get 50% off an annual subscription to TheMichiganInsider.com during our Transfer Portal Special. Or try it for two months for just $1. But act fast. This deal is available only for a limited time. - https://247sports.com/college/michigan/UserSubscription/New/?Subscription=2661 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
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    1 h et 28 min
  • Steady Droppin Dimes -Time to move portal window?; UM Bball's defensive issue; Media role in sports

    Steady Droppin Dimes -Time to move portal window?; UM Bball's defensive issue; Media role in sports
    Jan 19 2026
    On the latest episode of Steady Droppin Dimes (recorded 1/16/26), Sam Webb, Tyrone Wheatley, and Daniel Horton focused on the transfer portal's impact on college sports, particularly Michigan football and basketball. Wheatley and Webb highlighted the challenges coaches face, including retaining players and managing the portal window. They debated possible fixes, including moving the portal window down or keeping it where it is to force coaches to adapt. The possibility of moving the college football season up two weeks was another remedy discussed. The conversation then shifted to Michigan basketball's recent loss to Wisconsin, emphasizing the need for improved perimeter defense and competitive spirit. From there, the discussion moved to a media controversy over a positive postgame message from Jacksonville Free Press reporter Lynn Jones to Jacksonville Jaguars coach Liam Coen, with debate over the media's role in sports. The crew explored the nuances of sports media criticism, emphasizing the place for constructive criticism without personal attacks. Webb highlighted his approach to offering respectful, fact-based criticism, which enables open dialogue with athletes and coaches when they disagree it. Wheatley stressed the need for athletes to view criticism from different perspectives and to focus on their performance rather than media scrutiny. The conversation concluded by discussing the evolving role of media in sports and how the gatekeeping effort that mainstream media should prioritize is protecting the high standard for truth and accuracy in reporting. Get 50% off an annual subscription to TheMichiganInsider.com during our Transfer Portal Special, but act fast. This is the best deal of the year, but only for a limited time! - https://247sports.com/college/michigan/UserSubscription/New/?Subscription=2661 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
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    1 h et 37 min
  • Michigan Recruiting Insider - Transfer portal breakdown: UM's latest wins, losses & projected finish

    Michigan Recruiting Insider - Transfer portal breakdown: UM's latest wins, losses & projected finish
    Jan 14 2026
    On this week's edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discussed the latest developments for the Wolverines in the transfer portal. The Michigan recruiting insider discussed the impact of the transfer portal on Michigan's roster. Key points included the retention of major players such as Andrew Marsh and Jordan Young, and the acquisition of top talent such as Jamie Ffrench and Smith Snowden. However, the panel highlighted the challenges of attracting top talent from the portal at linebacker and defensive tackle. To address these gaps, the program has focused on developing young players, including Alister Vallejo, Deyvid Palepale, Jamarion Vincent, Shamari Earls, and Travis Moten. The discussion also covered strategic decisions for the portal, including the loss of Justice Haynes to Georgia Tech and the acquisition of Taylor Tatum. Additionally, Lorenz noted the challenges of Michigan's admissions process, which often deters transfers. The conversation concluded with a promotion of the Michigan Insider's transfer portal special, offering a 50% discount on annual subscriptions. Get 50% off an annual subscription to TheMichiganInsider.com during our Transfer Portal Special, but act fast. This deal is available only for a limited time. - https://247sports.com/college/michigan/UserSubscription/New/?Subscription=2661 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
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    1 h et 35 min
  • Michigan Basketball Insider - Where does Michigan need to improve after season's first loss?

    Michigan Basketball Insider - Where does Michigan need to improve after season's first loss?
    Jan 13 2026
    In this week's episode, Tim McCormick and Sam Webb react to Michigan's first loss of the season to Wisconsin. They also discuss how the Wolverines have been tested in other early conference games and what improvements are needed moving forward. 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
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    31 min
  • Steady Droppin Dimes - Bryce Underwood's QB coach on his staying at Michigan; UM Bball STILL no. 1

    Steady Droppin Dimes - Bryce Underwood's QB coach on his staying at Michigan; UM Bball STILL no. 1
    Jan 10 2026
    On the latest episode of Steady Droppin Dimes, Sam Webb, Tyrone Wheatley, and Daniel Horton are joined by Bryce Underwood's longtime quarterback coach, Donovan Dooley. The Quarterback University founder sheds light on his star pupil's decision to remain at Michigan, his early impressions of new Michigan headman Kyle Whittingham, the next steps in Underwood's development, and more. Before diving into the Underwood conversation, the show begins with a discussion of Michigan basketball being tested in recent Big Ten matchups and the areas the team needs to improve to maintain its standing, as some believe is the best team in the country. Get 50% off an annual subscription to TheMichiganInsider.com during our Transfer Portal Special, but act fast. This is the best deal of the year, but only for a limited time! - https://247sports.com/college/michigan/UserSubscription/New/?Subscription=2661 If you have ground transportation needs, ride like the Michigan Football team does, then ride with Golden Limo. Whether riding in southeast Michigan, anywhere the country, or even abroad, with their fleet of Luxury SUV's, sprinters, and charter buses, Golden can get you there! Book your reservation today at www.goldenlimo.com, or call their team at 734-668-8282. 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
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    1 h et 28 min
  • Michigan Recruiting Insider - Roster retention, portal approach, and 2027 recruiting

    Michigan Recruiting Insider - Roster retention, portal approach, and 2027 recruiting
    Jan 7 2026
    On this week's edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider, Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discussed the challenges of roster retention following a coaching change, emphasizing the importance of retaining key players such as Bryce Underwood, Andrew Marsh, and Blake Frazier. Despite losing Cole Sullivan to Oklahoma, the team has retained most of the top names. The conversation highlighted the financial pressures of overpaying players to retain them. The retention efforts involving Enow Etta, Trey Pierce, Jyaire Hill, and Shamari Earls are covered in detail. Turning to future prospects, the team also discussed potential recruits and portal targets, including Bodie Sparrow, JJ Buchanan, and Quincy Porter, and noted the strategic importance of balancing production and potential in recruiting decisions. Porter's talent and star potential were highlighted, while Buchanan's familiarity with the offensive system and chance to make an immediate impact were emphasized. Finally, the conversation also covered receiver Dakota Guerrant's decision-making process and the importance of securing top in-state talent. Get 50% off an annual subscription to TheMichiganInsider.com during our Transfer Portal Special, but act fast. This deal is available only for a limited time. - https://247sports.com/college/michigan/UserSubscription/New/?Subscription=2661 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
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    1 h et 37 min
  • Reacting to Kyle Whittingham's hiring, introduction as Michigan's head coach

    Reacting to Kyle Whittingham's hiring, introduction as Michigan's head coach
    Dec 29 2025
    In this episode, Zach Shaw and Alejandro Zuniga break down Kyle Whittingham's introductory press conference as Michigan's 22nd head football coach, and react to his hiring at large. They open with a reflection on Whittingham's introductory press conference. They discuss his comments, demeanor and outlook on the job. They look at his takes on roster retention, Bryce Underwood, the team's identity and other takeaways from his meeting with the media. They also look at Whittingham's fit with the Wolverines, why the hire made a lot of sense, question marks in Whittingham's resume and observations from the team so far in Orlando. 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
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    39 min