Best Darren Heitner Podcasts (2025)

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The NIL Landscape: Interview with Darren Heitner 19:43

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In this special edition of the Maize & Blue Review Podcast, Darren Heitner—founder of Heitner Legal and one of the nation’s leading NIL experts—joins the show to break down the latest twists in college football's NIL landscape and what it all means for Michigan Football. We dive into: The impact of the House v. NCAA settlement The role of the new C…

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Is Michigan a good sleeper to win Big Ten or ever the Natty? Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:06:17

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Former Wolverine Jim Scarcelli joins the show and gives his thoughts on UM playing over in Germany next season. Who are the favorites and sleepers to win the Big Ten and the Natty? Scar breaks out the Oklahoma vs Auburn tape from last year and goes over some things that will be top of mind for the UM coaches this summer. Breakdown Open 00:00-3:49 G…

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Takeaways from Big Ten Media Days in Vegas; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:00:55

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-Big Ten Media Day takeaways. How did Sherrone Moore and the players do talking about the team and upcoming season? -Savion Hiter has set his announcement date -Michigan vs Western Michigan in Frankfurt Germany next year. Does it make any sense? Breakdown Open 00:00-1:57 UM in Vegas 1:58-14:00 Feedback 14:01-27:56 Savion Hiter 27:57-37:51 UM vs WMU…

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Is Michigan's defense good enough to carry the team to the playoffs? Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:05:24

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Former Wolverine Jim Scarcelli joins the show and tells us about his experience at the Champions Circle Golf Classic on Monday. What do the guys think of the Cleveland.com Big Ten preason media poll that has Michigan ranked 5th behind Penn State, Ohio State, Oregon and Illinois? -Scar puts on the Apple Cup Washington State vs Washington film from l…

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Who’s Got Next?: Looking ahead to 2027 recruiting 27:49

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Maize & Blue Review’s senior editor Trevor McCue hosts Who’s Got Next? with Recruiting Insider Aidan Sen. [Sign up for Maize & Blue Review for $1 and get PLUS access for 7 days!] We’ll break down Michigan flipping big-time safety Jordan Deck from Baylor and the commitment of Louis Esposito IV. Summer is coming to an end, the season is around the co…

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Tony Petitti writes infractions committee to say UM has suffered enough; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:17:47

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In a surprising development Big Ten commissioner sends a letter back in June to the NCAA Committe on Infractions saying that Michigan football has suffered enough from the Stalions situation. The Tony P. talk starts 4 minutes 44 seconds into the show and goes for about an hour. Breakdown Open 00:00-4:44 Tony P's letter 4:45-!:12:11 Louis Esposito 1…

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Top UM & Big Ten Storylines heading into Big Ten Media Days in Vegas; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:06:11

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-Will Michgian land Savion Hiter and finish with a top five recruting class for '26? -UM lands commit #22 this week. -Top storylines for the conference and UM for the Big Ten Media Days next week. Breakdown Open 00:00-4:00 Hiter 4:01-11:21 Feedback 11:22-28:55 Deck flips 28:56-35:29 Big Ten storylines 35:30-55:42 Michigan storylines 55:43-1:06:09…

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Playoffs for UM football/FInal Four for UM basketball? Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:09:24

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Heavy dose of both Michigan football and basketball today. What are the biggest concerns surrounding Michigan football and making the college football playoffs this year? Should the expectation for Dusty May's team be a trip to the Final Four in his second year at the helm? Also, a comparison of probable NIL spending to recruiting rankings. How's M…

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Who's Got Next: Special episode as Jaylen Pile joins the show 24:18

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Michigan Football commit WR Jaylen Pile joins Maize & Blue Review's Trevor McCue and Aidan Sen on the latest episode of Who's Got Next? Join us as we talk about his skillset and how it will play at the next level, being recruited by Michigan and being part of the Michigan family, Bryce Underwood, Chip Lindsey, Ron Bellamy, recruiting rankings, and …

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Going around the BIg Ten with Scar - plus recruiting and film spotlights; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 59:31

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Former Wolverine Jim Scarcelli joins show and starts out looking at other teams in the BIg Ten and how they look for the upcoming season. The new Rivals300 has Carter Meadows shooting up the rankings and Savion Hiter is sitting there at #12. Film review with Scarcelli being bullish on a number of players including Lugard Edokpayi, Nathaniel Owusu-B…

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Hail to the Podcast: Wolverines Wire's Isaiah Hole joins the show 1:10:22

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Maize & Blue Review Senior Editor Trevor McCue is joined by special guest, the Publisher of Wolverines Wire and host of LockedOnWolverines, Isaiah Hole. Join as we talk about Michigan Football's summer and what is coming next. Football season is right around the corner with fall camp set to begin, and Michigan Football head coach Sherrone Moore, Ma…

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Floor and ceiling for Michigan football record wise. Recruiting update; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:05:40

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-Today's podcast we explore what the Michigan football teams floor and ceiling will be record wise for this season. 11-1 to 7-5. -Also, the college sports commision (CSC) is saying not to be negitive as they try and work thru NIL deals with players. Meanwhile, one coach admits this week that he doesn't know the rules. -College basketball expanding …

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Countdown to Kickickoff in July/Five keys to making playoffs; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 53:28

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-It's a countdown to kickoff with Big Ten Media Days in two weeks, then training camp, followed by week zero games, Sherrone Moore's game week news conference the Monday before the opener and Labor Day weekend games which of course includes Michigan vs New Mexico. -Five keys zooming in and out for UM: quarterback, offensive line, coaches, wide outs…

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A wild holiday weeekend in recruiting for UM; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:03:44

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-A look back at Michigan's wild recruiting weekend. -Scarcelli thinks the UM's schedule sets up to play Bryce Underwood as a true frosh. -Film review: A number of players standout on film from the spring game including Bobby Kanka & Chibi Anwunah. Breakdown Open 00:00-3:40 Recruiting 3:41-30:35 Schedule 30:36-40:29 Film review 40:30-1:03:41…

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4th of July special live - TJ commits, Morez Johnson, Underwood a lock to start? Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 59:55

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Happy 4th of July! -Michigan lands another highly touted tall wide receiver in Travis Johnson. -Morez Johnson Jr. continues to impress over at the FIBA World Cup in Switzerland. -Is Bryce Underwood a lock to start vs New Mexico on August 30th? -Top four hot dogs of all time Breakdown Open 00:00-2:21 Travis Johnson & recruiting this weekend 2:22-12:…

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Can Dusty do what Sherrone is doing on the recruiting trail? Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:16:15

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What's up On3/Rivals? -June was something else but by the looks of things Michigan will keep the good recruiting vibes going this month as well. -Thoughts on Max Bredeson, Derrick Moore and Ernest Hausmann representing Michigan in Vegas for Media Days later this month. -What's Dusty up to over in Europe? Breakdown Open 00:00-4:44 Football recruitin…

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Who’s Got Next: Michigan’s incredible recruiting run 49:32

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Maize & Blue Review's senior editor Trevor McCue hosts Who's Got Next? with Recruiting Insider Aidan Sen. Michigan Football is on a historic run of commitments with more to come. How good can this class be when all is said and done? Aidan discusses new commits since last pod: Carter Meadows, Julian Walker, Malakai Lee, Marky Walbridge, Andre Clarke…

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Recruiting Heater for Moore; Morez Johnson Jr. looks like a real one for Dusty; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:01:54

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Jim Scarcelli and Dennis Fithian get you up to speed on Michigan football news.By Maize & Blue Review

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Recruiting, Position Switches and Rez Johnson Jr. Spotlight; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 43:29

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-A recap of how recruiting is going and what the upcoming commitment schedule looks like. -There's always a position switch or two. What are the most likley players to make a move?' -Michigan basketball spotlight on UM portal addition Morez Johnson Jr. Breakdown Open 00:00-5:56 Recruiting 5:57-18:02 Position switches 18:03-29:51 Feedback 29:52-3…

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UM lands Zion Robinson & Best fits for Danny Wolf; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:13:34

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-Michigan pulls in a big time WR today Zion Robinson from Texas. What does Robinson look like on film? Also a look at the week ahead for possible additions to the class. -Danny Wolf got the invite to the NBA 'Green Room'. What are some of the best landing spots for Wolf? -Trevor McCue drops in as a surprise guest and gives his thoughts on recruitin…

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WR's looking at Michigan & Basketball spotlight; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:42:33

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One of the longest hottest days of the year and we did our longest podcast ever. You may want to listen to it over a few days or if your on a long trip you can knock it out in one hour and 42 minutes. -A look at Michigan's running commitment Jonathan Brown. -How things look coming out of Victors Weekend and what lies ahead for the staff. -Yaxel Len…

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Victors Weekend, Morez Johnson jr. makes the cut & Game 7; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 54:30

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Former Wolverine Jerry Diorio joins the show to talk Michigan football and basketball. Victors Weekend. Who's coming in. Who's Michigan going to get? Great honor for Morez Johnson jr. making the USA u19 team. Game seven in the NBA on Sunday night in OKC. Breakdown Open 00:00-8:27 Game 7 8:28-15:07 Victors Weekend 15:08-29:41 Morez Johnson jr 29:42…

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Rest of June outlook in recruiting/Next years basketball team gets together for first time: Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 48:18

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How will the flip of the calendar effect the race in recruiting this year? A look at a number of players that look like they could end up in the maize and blue. Also, an update on the Michgian basketball roster and how things look with Dusty May and his new team. Finally, the Panthers win the cup. How far the Red Wings are away and why Steve Yzerma…

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Recruiting update, Jadyn Davis and Bobby Kanka spotlight with Jim Scarcelli; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 42:56

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Former Wolverine Jim Scarcelli talks Michigan football and breaks out some plays from the spring game.By Maize & Blue Review

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Greg Smith national recruiting analyst for Rivals and Yahoo sports joins the show; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 34:33

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Greg Smith from Rivals.com joins the show and gives his thoughts on a number of recruits that are interested in Michigan. Also, Jake Garcia a posiible late quarterback add for UM and the Sporting News took 11 different top 25 polls and averaged them out. Breakdown Open 00:00-1:42 Greg Smith 1:43-16:39 Kenneth Goodwin 16:40-17:40 Feedback 17:41-19:3…

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Business as usual in Ann Arbor (good news); Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:00:14

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Michigan is off to a great start this month on the recruiting side of things. A word or two on the two latest commitments for UM this week. Also, a look to how things could play out the rest of this month and July. We play the latest Bryce Underwood video and take what we can out the the film. Breakdown Open 00:00-1:58 Two commits 1:59-8:00 Recrui…

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How UM can stay near the top with new house committee rules; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:04:30

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Former Wolverine Jim Scarcelli joins the show and gives his thoughts on UM staying in the mix with the new house committe rules that were passed last week. Scar also talks recruiting plus looks at spring game film and ends up highlighting Manuel Beigel and Deyvid Palepale. Breakdown Open 00:00-5:18 UM vs NCAA hearings 5:19-12:11 House settlement 12…

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UM and Connor Stalions in Indy for Committe on Infractions Hearing: Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:11:12

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Michigan is in Indy for the NCAA committee on infractions hearing over Connor Stalions. Breakdown Open 00:00-4:07 UM vs NCAA hearing 4:08-11:12 Staliond in Indy 11:13-18:06 More games for Moore 18:07-25:14 Feedback 25:15-1:11:10By Maize & Blue Review

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Expectations for BU & UM in '25; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:18:16

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Recruiting, COI and what are Michigan fans expectations for Bryce Underwood and the team in '25? Breakdown Open 00:00-2:11 Recruiting 2:12-9:12 COI 9:13-21:32 Feedback 21:33-43:00 Expecations 43:01-1:18:13By Maize & Blue Review

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UM Six Pack with Scar; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:10:17

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Former Wolverine Jim Scarcelli hits on a six pack of Michigan football questions. Scar also goes thru a number of plays from the spring game and points out some detail from some key UM contributers. Breakdown Open 00:00-6:07 Six pack 6:08-31:20 Yaxel 31:21-36:35 Feedback 36:36-44:25 Film review 44:26-1:10:14…

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How sold on Sherrone Moore are UM fans? Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 55:39

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Former Wolverine Jerry Diorio joins the show and gets into the latest news on Michigan. Jerry gives his five favorite UM football players from the 70's and answers questions like how sold on Sherrone Moore are UM fans. Breakdown Open 00:00-1:56 Latest news 1:57-18:24 Feedback 18:25-29:36 OV's 29:37-38:44 UM football 1970's 38:45-55:37…

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Yaxel coming to A2 & football recruiting fast five; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:05:52

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Dusty May lands Yaxel Lendeborg. What's it mean for this upcoming basketball season? A fast five recruiting segment in which I list the five prep players that are most intriguing players for UM to land. Michigan lands at number ten in Bill Connelly puts out his post spring SP+ rankings. Breakdown Open 00:00-2:44 Yaxel 2:45-21:45 Recruiting 21:46-41…

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Jerry Diorio talks recruiting, O-Line & CFP seeding; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 32:27

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Former Wolverine Jerry Diorio joins the show and gets into the nitty-gritty with the projected Michigan offensive line. Jerry also weighs in on UM's last two commitments and comments on the new playoff seeding adjustment. Breakdown Open 00:00-2:10 Casula's week 2:11-10:47 UM's o-line 10:48-23:55 New playoff seedings 23:56-32:23…

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'24 to '25 carryover, Yaxel, Prince and the price of cherries; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 52:23

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A look at how Michigan is doing in recruiting with the addition of Matt Ludwig. Also, what are some of the good things that happened last year to the UM football team that can carryover into this year? What I'm thinking about with Yaxel and the price of cherries in Ann Arbor. Breakdown Open 00:00-2:04 Matt Ludwig 2:05-6:30 '24 to '25 carryover 6:3…

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Hail to the Podcast: Future of M&BR and Q&A 1:12:29

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The Maize & Blue Review crew of Josh Henschke, Trevor McCue, and Brock Heilig share the latest on the exciting future for our site, our platforms, and our content with the On3, Rivals, Yahoo Sports merger. First and foremost, we are here to stay, and we have a lot of exciting new things to share about our site and how we are going to continue to be…

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Recruiting in May and more spring film review; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 54:03

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Former Wolverine Jim Scarcelli joins the show and breaks out the film of this years spring game for the third time in as many weeks. This time you can see highlights of Cole Sullian, Andrew Sprague, Dom Nichols, Brady Norton and others. Breakdown Open 00:00-2:59 Recruiting 3:00-24:33 Film review 24:34-54:00…

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A new commitment & UM vs NCAA with Jerry Diorio; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 56:13

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Former Wolverine Jerry Diorio joins the show and goes over some film from the spring game. Jerry also gives his feelings on the NCAA vs Michigan and thoughts on UM's new basketball commitment. Breakdown Open 00:00-2:53 Patrick Liburd 2:54-9:46 Feedback 9:47-24:57 UM vs NCAA 24:58-31:00 Film Review 31:01-56:09…

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The Five Biggest questions about UM Football; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 49:55

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It's the middle of May, but if you had to say what the five biggest questions surrounding UM football right now what would you say? I tried to put those trending questions together and then answer them. Also, a quick word on last nights TIgers game and the NBA Draft. Breakdown Open 00:00-1:38 BIggest questions 1:39-24:41 Joel Klatt 24:42-33:33 Feed…

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Post-spring rankings and film review talk with Jim Scarcelli; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 57:38

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Former Wolverine Jim Scarcelli talks about the latest topics this week in college football and then breaks out some film analyis of the second quarter of the spring game '25. Breakdown Open 00:00-2:36 Trent Dilfer and May rankings 2:37-12:00 Jim Knowles 12:01-19:08 Spring film 2.09-57:36By Maize & Blue Review

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The direction of college football and retiring numbers in Ann Arbor; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:07:45

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We just had the new college football playoffs and it looks like we will have a new format coming up in '26. Is UM set to retire Trey Burke's number and send it to the rafters? Who else from UM is worthy of getting their number retired or even a statue? Also, how to deal with the NCAA blues. Breakdown Open 00:00-3:00 Playoffs 3:01-17:38 Feedback on…

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Should UM have fought the NCAA at every turn? Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:03:23

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Did Michigan do the right thing with a self-imposed two game suspension of head coach Sherrone Moore? Is UM playing the NIL game correctly? How did I fix my riding lawnmower? Breakdown Open 00:00-6:01 Joel Klatt's top 25 6:02-11:46 Recruiting strategy 11:47-22:37 Moore suspension 22:38-1:03:20By Maize & Blue Review

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Moore's two game suspension & Film analysis from Spring Game; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:01:55

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Former Wolverine Jim Scarcelli joins the show and breaks down the film from the 1st quarter of the Michigan spring game. Scar also gives his thoughts on the two game self-imposed suspension of Sherrone Moore. Breakdown Open 00:00-2:11 Two game suspension 2:12-18:44 Feedback 18:45-29:13 Film analysis 29:14-1:01:52…

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Prep players and teams to look our for in '25/A early top five teams in CFB for '25; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 59:11

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Former Wolverine Jerry Diorio joins the show to discuss what high school football teams and players to look out for this upcoming season. The guys also give their underrated players post spring ball and an early look at the top five teams in college football for '25. Breakdown Open 00:00-2:29 Top players and teams in state 2:30-22:34 Underrated pla…

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Underwood comparisons & stats for '25; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:02:29

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Well is this is? If this is it this pod will go out talking about what kind of numbers Bryce Underwood will put up if he is the starting QB from game one next year. Comps from JJ McCarthy to Cade Klubnik and Drew Allar. Is UM really going to get a boost in wide out recruiting? Answers at the end of this broadcast. Breakdown Open 00:00-5:06 Stats f…

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Scarcelli on NFL Draft & Smigiel/Boney commits; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 53:38

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Former Wolverine Jim Scarcelli discusses the NFL Draft, Michigan Spring Game and the latest UM football commitments. Breakdown Open 00:00-1:59 Michigan NFL Draft 2:00-14:49 QB's 14:50-17:51 Sanders 17:52-27:57 NFL Draft 27:58-32:38 UM Spring Game 32:39-41:15 Smigiel & Boney 41:16-53:35By Maize & Blue Review

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Hail to the Podcast: Past, Present, Future 1:22:40

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The Maize & Blue Review crew of Josh Henschke and Trevor McCue break down all the latest with Michigan Football in recruiting and on the field Sherrone Moore and Michigan football added a huge piece to its 2026 recruiting class this week, landing five-star QB Brady Smigiel. Getting a QB of Brady's caliber a year after landing Bryce Underwood is not…

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NFL Draft & a Five Star QB is on the verge of committing to UM; Good Afterhoon, Michigan Football 1:10:08

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Former Wolverine Jerry Diorio joins the show and tells us what he thought of the 1st round of the NFL Draft last night. Jerry also tells us what he thought about the Michigan Spring Game this past Saturday. Also, basketball and football recruiting has lots going on heading into the weekend. Breakdown Open 00:00-3:39 NFL Draft 3:40-21:16 Spring Game…

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Is UM all set with its roster post spring? Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 50:38

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Taking a look at the position groups for Michigan post-spring practice and discussing if fans should be confident or concerned. Also, how are UM looks on the even of the first round of the nfl draft. Breakdown Open 00:00-2:20 Portal wants 2:21-11:54 Confident or concerned 11:55-22:18 UM 1st round picks tomorrow 22:19-31:00 Feedback 31:01-50:36…

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Scarcelli on the Spring Game; Good Afternoon, Michigan Football 1:04:38

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Jim Scarcelli on what he saw at the spring game.By Maize & Blue Review

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Hail to the Podcast: Michigan Football spring game reactions 1:36:01

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Hail to the Podcast was in the press box and on the sidelines for Michigan Football Maize vs Blue Spring Game. We break down our thoughts on what we saw, good, bad, ugly and thoughts for the 2025 season moving forward. Sherrone Moore and Michigan football have now wrapped up spring practices. We'll break down the latest Michigan Football intel and …